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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  Great Car - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By DL118 - April 16 - 10:00 am

  Rock solid dependable. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend this model to anyone else. Gets great mileage on the highway. Smooth and comfortable ride.

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  Resurrected Joy - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By Speedy - March 9 - 1:46 am

  I bought the 97 Camry in 1999 with 49000 miles on it. It always burned oil. The car drove great, never let me down for 8 years straight. In 2006, I had to get the front and rear seals replaced but was expected after 140000 miles. In 2007, we had a bad snowstorm in Cleveland. I floored the engine to get over a big snow bank in my driveway. Two days later the engine started knocking. It sat in my driveway for nearly three years before I finally replaced the engine. I am very happy I did. It is better to have an old car with great performance and gas mileage than a newer guzzler.

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  Not all used cars are the same! - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By Celine Longman - January 31 - 2:00 am

  We have two Camrys. The other is a 93 XLE V6. They are both very reliable and problem free. However I think the 97-2000 have very poorly designed headlamps. I tried replacing bulbs without success. Its the receptacle itself. The 93 puts out 100% more light than this model. The 97 upper suspension mounts broke at 100,000 miles. The brakes are not that great, needs improvement. When tires are less than 50% tread, the car veers too much either way depending on the road grade. No problem with new tires. Hondas suspention have better tracking. Will not hesitate to buy Toyota over Honda....others out of the question.

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  good - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By janak patel - January 12 - 2:00 am

  satisfied

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  1997 TOYOTA CAMRY LE - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By DIXON - December 22 - 10:00 am

  have had excellent reliability from the use of this vehicle. have performed periodic maintenance per the recommendations of the toyota manual ie. oil changes, replaced tires (6000 miles on new set), brakes replaced recently, battery replaced recently, paint on car is in good condition. has a couple of small dents on body. interior is in good condition - not worn looking. this car will provide very reliable service.

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  Great car - Highly Recommended - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By Sean in Atlanta - December 20 - 2:00 am

  Purchased this vehicle as a certified used Toyota with 32K miles. Have had only minor problems with the car: Brakes - Feel of brakes is not very solid, and will squeal without the right pads. Dont believe the dealership about Toyota pads, I had 2 sets of them and finally replaced them all with AutoZone pads, which worked beautifully - noise free! Other than that, this car is a JEWEL. The ride is super smooth, the car has a solid feel to it, and the suspension gives a very comfy ride.

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  much better used - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By budapest1 - October 8 - 1:05 am

  This is a good and reliable car.Ive not owned it long.about 6k now and so far just had to replace the transmission seal gasket-$150.the struts upper spring seat(this is it)has to be replaced its a 20 dollar part for each side (kyb)and the noise stops.http the part is here. ://www.ebay.com/itm/Monroe-Front-Left-Right-Upper-Strut-Mount-With-Bearing-/181103286083?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACamry&hash=item2a2a98d743&vxp=mtr.

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  Too many problems! - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By discgem - September 25 - 2:00 am

  While I expected alot from Toyota, I did not expect to have the constant noisy brakes. I have replaced the brake pads at 60,000 and had one rotor turned at a cost of $400. I had to replace a fuel oxygen valve-=$200. And now I have to replace bad front shock block pads, as well as turning rod axles and boots at a cost of $1500!! This car is turning out to be a lemon.

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  I love my car - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By frenchdude_13 - September 15 - 9:11 am

  my parents got the car brand new and they owned it until 2011 than gave it to me i have never had problems with this car. the only major thing i had to do on it is replace the suspension in 14 years other than that its a great car. I drive it 50+ miles a day and it runs beautifully it also does 4000 miles in June when i visit my hole family it now has 130,000 and i plan on running it to the ground.

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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.