Overview & Reviews
Toyota plays the market conservatively with the all-new Camry, giving consumers exactly what they want; a roomy, attractive, feature-laden car with available V6 performance and the promise of excellent reliability as well as resale value. The 1997 Toyota Camry is the new standard for midsize sedans.
- Lower price than last year, contemporary design, Toyota dependability, future resale value, ultimate family sedan
- Cheap-looking front fascia detracts from otherwise rich styling, still priced slightly higher than main competitors
User Reviews:
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Camry is great - 1997 Toyota Camry
By theraywatcher - July 2 - 9:03 pmBought my 1997 with 59,000 miles and have not looked back. Besides the oil changes and other "wear" maintainance, the only repair I had to do was a powersteering rack replacement. The car now has 112,000 and still going strong.
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Honda vs. Toyota - 1997 Toyota Camry
By geeman - June 23 - 10:00 amIf you are like me, I was torn between the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry. Both are very good cars, and you cant go wrong with either (probably). But the Accord is a bit more of a drivers car, its handling a little stiffer and its motor a little peppier (and a little noisier). Camry has a very smooth ride and is very quiet inside too. Camry owners have experienced some engine oil (sludge) problems, so if you choose an older model Camry, look inside the valve cover with a flashlight to look for black sludge. Also strut mount failures. You are looking at $250 per strut to fix!
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Unsurpassed Reliability - 1997 Toyota Camry
By sarah - April 3 - 7:46 amI bought my 97 Camry a year ago from an old lady with only 35k on it. I figured it would be a smart investment because it would last a long time and I wouldnt have to take a loan out on it. One year later I havent had any real issues. It blows blue smoke after its been sitting awhile, but it clears right up. It also burns oil, but its understood these cars are known for that problem. It is in almost mint condition, the metallic paint is still glossy and shiny without any real signs of fading. The only real complaint I have about this car is that it has absolutely no balls. The 2.2 liter engine has no gusto. I heard that Camrys V6 rectifies this problem quite nicely. A
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Wow Its the perfect car - 1997 Toyota Camry
By Happyman - February 26 - 2:00 amMy car has 245.900 miles. Only one time in a little repair. No more words. No better car in the world for that price.
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Toyota Camry LE - 1997 Toyota Camry
By DanC. - February 21 - 2:00 amWe baught this car new and it has been a great car. We like the performance of the 4 cylender engine and the great gas milage. I was suprised at the power of the 4! It is very comfortable to drive. I am 62" and 220 lbs. and my wife is 52" and petite so it was had finding a car to match both of us. This is our 2nd Camry and we plan on buying another one when the time comes.
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Suspension is Horrible - 1997 Toyota Camry
By NoToToyo - January 3 - 10:00 amJust bought it used with low milage a few months back. So far they have changed; both lower control arms, all strut mounts, one wheel bearing and one strut... after all of this it still makes LOTS of suspension noise. A mechanic at the dealer says it is a problem accross the board with 97-2001 Camrys. As well, Ive also heard of sludge problems on the V6 engine, great.
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My Baby - 1997 Toyota Camry
By BrockLanders - December 27 - 7:50 pmGot this car from my parents in high school and now I have it at college with me. Ive been waiting for this car to break so I can get less of a "Mom Car", but the car never has a problem. The only major repair in 9 years has been a strut replacement. Thats it! The interior quality is impeccable, and the ride and cab noise are as good as my dads lexus. Additionally, the spoiler, moon roof, and surprisingly powerful V6 do take a bit of the Mom Car edge off. Ive honestly gotten her up to 130mph, which isnt so much me bragging about being an idiot, but a testament to this cars transcendence above the typical family sedan stereotype. All in all, its a fantastic car worth more than its cost.
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Best Car Ive ever owned! - 1997 Toyota Camry
By Gary - September 14 - 10:07 amI bought my 1997 Camry new in 97 and it is still going strong today (2016). The only issues I have had was to replace the spark plug wires at 110,000 miles, up until that time I still had the original wires. The intermittent wiper control bar malfunctioned at around 105,000 miles, so I replaced it. The paint on both side mirrors began to peel off, so I had to repaint them. My driver side inside door latch broke, so I had to replace it. Other than those minor issues I have not had any problems other than normal maintenance. It still runs like new at 120,000 miles. I plan on keeping this car until it falls apart, but I dont see that happening. I am retired now and dont do a lot of driving so I know it will last longer than I will. I love my Camry!
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Fantastic - 1997 Toyota Camry
By Becca - September 14 - 12:36 amOur Camry is a 1997 XLE V6 fully loaded with 107,000 miles and still looks, feels, and drives like a brand new car. We had the car checked out before the purchase and were told by our mechanic that the Camrys will run forever and that the XLE V6 is the Lexus ES300 with the Toyota label. Every single part is interchangeable. We couldnt be happier with our decision to purchase this car.
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great car - hardly any repairs - 1997 Toyota Camry
By nelsoncorcoran@gmail.com - September 6 - 8:47 pmOur car only has 135,000 miles on it. Almost not a single problem the whole time for 18 years. Excellent car to own.
