98 Camry and Blue Book Value Observation

I'm in the market for another car and am considering a Camry. (I'm also considering Prizms, Civics, and a few Nissans) Ive noticed a couple of things around my area with regards to Toyotas.

1. Most of the cars offered for sale are over 100,000 (but I found a 98 with 74,000)
2. Most of them are offered for sale at about 0 above the 'excellent' blue book rating, whereas other cars are generally closer to the range.

Is this normal and expected, or has KBB factored everything into the resale value, including reputation and reliability?

Finally, any "gotchas" I should look for when buying a Camry of this model year or similar? Thanks in advance.

Seeker, I suggest take a close inspection. Do not mind spending around 40 - 60 dollars for a closer inspection. I have a 1993 Camry and I am quite satisfied with it.

The key things are

- Tires

- Transmission

- Stereo

- Belts

Thats just my personal opinion.

Hope you have a good buy.

Cheers, Abee

That would be a timing belt, wouldn't it?

Anyone care to comment on the KBB value question?

NADA, the place to find the current most accurate used car vales, lists a

4cy Camry LE with 100K on the clock at $5,600 low retail to $6,800 high retail. A V6 Camry LE with 100K on the clock at $6,300 low retail to $7,600 high retail. One with 75K would be worth 1,000 more

mike hunt