 I loved my 1988 Camry - cried when it got totaled out at 387K miles.  Bought a 1999 Toyota Camry 6cyl - 5 speed (never owned an automatic).    Love this car!   It now has 266K miles on it -  just regular maintenance - brakes/batteries (Arizona weather kills batteries), and tires.   Had the timing belt changed every 75K.   The car drives great, runs smooth, and I've never had a problem.    Drove it from Phoenix to LA at 85 mph - no issues, drove from Phoenix to Vegas - no issues.  Would drive this car across country!    It may be a little sun faded, but still looks great and drives fantastic.     I know a stick isn't for everyone, but I love it.  UPDATE:    Just passed 300K!     Still going strong -  just drove from Phoenix to Los Angeles -  85mph -   not an issue -   Going for 400K