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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  Nuchs Camry - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By John - February 15 - 4:23 am

  This is a great car that i will drive until it dies... take care of it and it will take care of you

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  just a couple of leaks - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By nucklbone - January 13 - 10:00 am

  90000 miles now, no major problems. A couple of oil leaks at the oil pan and valve cover, a steering leak in the rack and pinion. Steering very responsive, excellent gas mileage. 21 city, usually 30+ hwy even at an average of 80 mph! Fairly cheap insurance, very cold a/c even on the lowest setting. Just put on new brakes and rotors at a cost of $180. Only mechanical problem is the parking brake light on the instrument panel stays on sometimes. Front wheel drive makes it easy through the snow too.

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  Super satisfied - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By Frog - October 20 - 10:00 am

  Drove it 4300 miles in six days after 9/11 ferrying emergency personel for government organization. Averaged over 700 miles a day. Stopped only to change oil. Never a problem. This is fifth Toyota in our family since 1968. Wife still drives 1988 Corolla and swears by it.

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  10+ yrs, 100+ miles - still going strong - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By thc - October 18 - 7:36 pm

  Since March, weve been looking to buy a new car to replace this 10 yo Camry. However, after months of search, we decided to keep it until it breaks. This car has been unbelievably reliable. After 10+ yrs and 100K, the V6 is still running strong exactly like the day I drove it off the dealer lot. The front brake pads are still the original ones. There are still no rattles or squeaks. It has better interior material than the 07 Camry. I am still getting approx. 23-25 MPG which is inline with (the old) EPA est. We only paid for one unexpected repair for the leaking rack and pinion. Its gonna take a miracle for its replacement to beat this record.

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  Love it - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By Matthew Thomas Brodsack - June 21 - 6:25 pm

  Ive had 2 camrys, a 99 and a 97. both are extremely reliable but ive had a couple of quirks with mine. i dont know if anyone else has had the problem. The starter wouldnt engage on either one from time to time, quick fix just tighten the cables on the starter. The other is the flex exhaust coming right of the headers burns out. Both of the issues happened to both of them. cheap quick fixes. Looking for a new one because the previous owner left my 97 sitting for over 2 years and it rotted the seals (would happen to any car) and i seem to pouring money to fixing seals here and there. My cars are just bad luck though, these have a record of going 300,000+ and i just wish my car was maintan

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  Simple Elegance - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By Mike Pratt - November 15 - 12:00 am

  We inherited this car from my great aunt a few months ago. It only have 62K miles and hardly driven. After some new tires and brake pads it was fit for a king. Its a CE addiction so it has no bells and whistles. Not even cruise control, but it works great four new and young drivers alike. I love the car for its easy to drive, handles like a dream, and is quieter then my van. - It may be a CE and my mothers car, but as a new driver I find this the perfect vehicle to start out in for its all I need - and I find it to be simplistic elegance.

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  My Camry - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By bytescot - October 31 - 10:00 am

  Purchased car used with 39000 miles. At 60000 miles had to replace left steering rack. 75000 had to have a valve seal replacement and timing belt. No other problems and now have 104000 miles.

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  Great car. - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By KPL - June 25 - 10:00 am

  This is the best car I have ever owned. Very reliable. Rides great. Has over 113000 miles and doesnt use any oil. Very quiet inside.

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  What a great car - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By mytime66 - June 24 - 3:09 pm

  While i was looking for a used car, i saw the ad for the 97 Toyota Camry, 46,190 miles. I went and looked at it as a little old lady kept it in her garage. It was great. I now have had it alittle over a year and has 47,650 miles on it. I couldnt have made a better choice in car and price.

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  A little disappointed - 1997 Toyota Camry
  By jbarada - June 6 - 7:23 pm

  I bought this car for my wife from an elderly couple who had bought it new. It had less than 70K on it. I didnt look it over a closely as I would normally because of Toyotas reputation. I later discovered an annoying rattle in the front end that turned out to be strut mounts, it burns and leaks oil, I go through four quarts of oil before its due for an oil change. The transmission does not seem to shift properly, especially on uphill grades on the highway. Despite these few let downs I am fairly pleased with its overall performance. It is above par when it comes to road manners, very plush ride, and effortless to drive. It does quite well on gas too usually gets about 28/32 city and highway