Unfortunately, when you go that old (2006) you are talking about a car that is now 16 years old! At that point any rubber seals on the engine or transmission will need replacing if they have not already been replaced. If it is the main engine seal leaking, that is beneath the engine so it has to be lifted out of the car to replace that engine seal. That is so costly no one really replaces that engine seal.
Consumer Reports with all its faults does have a rating for that year - it is average. What does that mean? It means it has a number of trouble spots. Average engine reliablity (large repair). I am guessing on many cars that old it is that main engine seal that needs replacing. Engine Cooling is also average which means radiator issues most likely. Drive system much worse than average which means the transmission on average is acting up (probably again from high mileage). Fuel system, climate system, and brakes all average. Suspension repairs are below aveage probably as the suspension components are wearing out costing a few thousand dollars. Sqeaks and rattles are common on these cars that old and in car electronics are average as well.
Honestly, I would steer clear of a car this old even from Toyota. If you go two years newer, such as a 2008, the reliablity is much better as only the climate control system is much below average that year and the suspension is just below average. Pretty much every other system is above average that year. You would do much better with a 14 year old car if you can afford it. At least then for a year or two it should be fairly reliable. With any car this old, have a mechanic look at it - it will save you a lot of trouble if he is any good and can point out problems with a used car that old. Good luck.
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