Vehicles & Ownership
100,000 Miles
A milestone on the 2015 Toyota Camry
Today marks a significant milestone: my 2015 Camry has officially hit 100,000 miles. When I purchased it in 2022 it had 88,000 miles, which means I've added just 12,000 miles over the past 22 months — approximately 600 miles per month.
To put that in perspective, I'm driving at about half the rate of the previous owner, who would have needed to cover 1,000 miles per month to reach the 88,000-mile mark over seven years.
| Period | Driver | Miles | Avg / Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 – 2022 | Previous owner | 88,000 | ~1,000 |
| 2022 – Present | Current owner | 12,000 | ~600 |
Looking Ahead
A Decade More to Go
Ideally I want this car to last an additional 70,000 miles or 10 more years, assuming I continue driving around 7,000 miles per year — bringing the total to a reasonable 170,000 miles. I test drove another 2015 Camry with similar mileage before purchasing this one and it drove effortlessly, which reassures me about the car's longevity.
While I'm less concerned about the mileage itself, I am mindful of its age. The Camry will reach 8 years old in 2023 and 15 years by 2030 — around the typical maximum age for a Camry, which is when I sold my 2007 Lexus (owned 2007–2022).
Update — 11/16/23
Great Car
While nobody would claim a Camry is an exciting sports car, that's not what I was looking for. I chose this vehicle for its affordability and reliability, and it has certainly delivered on both fronts.
Even with $3,000 spent on repairs — typical for a used car reaching 100,000 miles — I expect to have few issues in the coming years.
Update — 3/16/24
100k Mile Sticker
In a nice touch, Toyota sent a 100k mile sticker after submitting proof — a photo of the odometer. Best of all, there was no cost involved.
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