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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  The Perfect Car - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By yayyyy - September 8 - 3:46 am

  Everyday Im impressed by some subtle ingenious design feature on this car, such as the clock display is brighter during the day than at night, or the moonroof still closes even after you take your key out of the ignition. Ive never had a problem in the 110000 miles Ive put on it, and Ive even gone several thousand miles over the suggested oil change without issue. I was thinking of switching to a Saab but after reading those reviews Im sticking with this Camry. It also has many luxury Lexus features like dual power seats, a quiet engine you cant hear, Harman Kardon sound system, etc. We have one Camry among five cars (two Audis, an Odyssey and a Corvette) and we fight over who drives the Camry every morning.

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  you wont find better than this!!! - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By Ravchic4 - August 3 - 10:00 am

  I have owned the 97 toyota camry for a few years now, and i must say, it is the best car ive ever driven! its so much fun to drive, with an INCREDIBLE sound system (i bet you couldnt even install a better one!), comfort, and reliability. the ride is also so smooth and relaxing!

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  Pleased - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By Pleased - June 14 - 5:26 am

  Bought this LE with 63,000 miles on it and now have 173,200 and counting. Got nine years on original battery. I use synthetic oil and grease. Best MPG was 39.3 interstate out of Texas. Replaced timing belt @ 100,000 and all four struts @ 160,000. Ceramic disc pads and new rotors @ 150,000. Basic maintenance and this car just will not give up. My 90 Camry was @ 348,000 miles & was still running last year! Test drove a 2007 LXE & it isnt near the car my 97 is.

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  a good car for everyone - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By rt asian - April 10 - 7:26 am

  I bought a Toyota Camry model 1997 LE 4 door sedan. What a car this was. It is good as new. Of course, there are some parts that needs replacement like the minor ones, spark plug, tires wiper blades, oil, brake fluid, etc. I would recommend this to everyone who wish to buy second hand car. The performance is fine, the curves and U-turns were amazing. Try It, youll love it.

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  Great Dependable Auto - Bad Strut Mounts - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By Grayfair - December 9 - 10:00 am

  Great car, no problems even with 117,000 miles on it. Interior/Exterior are in mint condition. It drives nicer than most American made cars. I highly recommend the Camry, for as much use as we get out of it, it gives us no trouble. The Strut Mounts are bad. They start making the wheels rattle after awhile and need to be replaced. I paid $117.73 to have the front strut mounts replaced in 2002. Around 100k the windshield wipers dont go back to the closed position when you turn them off and stop in the middle of the window. I just wait until they are at the hood & turn off. Had timing belt changed at 70K & the 100k tune-up.

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  Teddy 1997 Toyota Camry LE - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By Sheila - October 22 - 5:09 am

  Car was bought in 2001 had 64k miles at purchase, now has 162,285 miles on it and so far still going strong. Car is now 18 years old and counting. Im still driving it. Totally reliable and dependable strong. Will definitely buy another Toyota whenever this one stops working. Thats my Teddy he is strong and smooth runs like a champ. STILL RUNNING STRONG NO MAJOR PROBLEMS LOVE IT. Would love a new Camry if I could afford it. But I will keep this one. Still looks great.

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  Reliable & quiet car - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By th - September 1 - 9:26 am

  I enjoyed to drive my Camry 1997. Just to bring to the shop for regular maintenance, and fix 1x for the steering rod in last year (9 yrs & 5 months). Its is a fine, reliable, & quiet car. If someone ask me which car I will buy, Ill say another Camry!

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  Happy, Happy 2nd Camry - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By Arvin Hodgepile - July 31 - 10:00 am

  Bought with 40K, now at 75K. I have not had to do anything except change the oil and fuel up. The brake pads look new with plenty of pad left. Im going to have the timing belt replaced soon and the Toyota dealer has the best price around.

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  reliable - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By nilu - July 9 - 2:50 am

  Reliable car with excellent interior space. Offers a quite ride with reasonable performance and great mileage

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  Doesnt get any better than this! - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By dmsnms - June 16 - 11:26 pm

  All I have to say is, my husband and I bought this at 122,000 miles, and we cant believe the incredible ride quality and comfort of this beautiful car! We replaced tires and brakes so far and this car just rides like a smooth dream. We have an 09 Civic, and I still prefer to drive this car! Roomy and spacious interior, even after 12 years the leather seats are immaculate, not a single rip or tear! Seriously, buy one of these and just fix it up, you wont be sorry.