I recently bought a 94 Toyota Camry, I don't know much about vehicles but I wanted to do a full tune-up on it. I can find someone who will do the work, I just don't know exactly what I will need. Also, the person I bought it from said the A/C never worked for him and it has been charged but still doesn't work, and neither does the radio. The Sunroof sounds like it is grinding or something. I know this sounds like a lot but I am currently going back to school so I am kind of relying on the financial aid and I know he drove it for almost 10 years. It just sat for a few months. I also know a Toyota is a good car. If I can get it fixed up right it will last me a long time and I need something reliable that won't leave me and my son on the side of the road.

All suggestions and tips and whatever are welcome!

 

Welcome to the forum!
Used cars longevity always depends on the previous owners abuse or care. That being said, there are always the basics to have checked:
Fluids- oil, coolant, brake, transmission*- regarding the transmission, how many miles on the car will determine a drain and fill or just let it be. If you know the transmission fluid has been changed at regular intervals then continue. If the car has 300K miles and the transmission fluid has never been changed then it is best to leave it alone. UNLESS, you are experiencing transmission issues.
Spark plugs
Air filter
Brakes
Tires
Chassis/suspension- tie rods, wheel bearings, etc.
Any leaks?
If you don't know much about cars then you are going to have to have someone look at the AC and sunroof.. The sunroof sounds like the track needs to be lubed but this should be way down on the priority list. Depending on where you live will determine the necessity of the AC as well. The radio could be as simple as a fuse or much more complicated. Is it the factory radio of aftermarket?
I guess that is a decent list for starters.
Keep us posted and let us know if you come across anything that you might be concerned about.

 

Thank you so much for all the information you provided about the transmission fluid change. I really appreciate you taking the time to help me out.I've started gathering the supplies you recommended, and I've also found someone who is willing to help me with the actual work. I know I won't be able to do it myself, but I'm glad to have someone who can help.Thanks again for your help. I'm really grateful for your friendship and support

 

You are most welcome! Good luck!

 

Welcome to the forum, @JenJen36! Given the car's age and your budget constraints, I'd suggest prioritizing safety and reliability issues first. I'm glad you found someone who is willing to check and do the actual work on the car. You can ask a detailed list of urgent repairs and those that can wait. Handling all repairs at one time might be overwhelming, so address the most crucial problems first.

 

My car is a 93 Toyota Camry. A while back, it ran hot. So I had to replace the radiator. Then I found out I had to do a whole head gasket kit, water pump, and timing kit replacement. So I bought these parts. Head Gasket & Top‑End PartsThese are the essentials:- Head gasket (5S‑FE specific)- Full head gasket set (HS kit) — includes: - Intake manifold gasket - Exhaust manifold gasket - Valve cover gasket - Spark plug tube seals - Camshaft seal - Throttle body gasket - EGR gasket(s) - Thermostat housing gasket - Misc. O‑rings - Head boltsNew head bolt set (These are torque‑to‑yield — do NOT reuse the old ones.)Timing ComponentsIf you’re already in there, replace the whole set:- Timing belt- Timing belt tensioner- Timing idler pulley- Camshaft seal (usually included in gasket kit)- Crankshaft front main sealOptional but smart: - Valve stem seals (if the machine shop has to replace them.
Well,l we just recently flooded, but the water didn't cover my motor. But he won't work on it. If I were to sell it as it is with the parts I just bought, could I get enough to get another cheap car? Thank you,JenJen36