1997 Toyota Camry Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 1997 Toyota Camry
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by Lillian B
Nov 06, 2014
We love this car and have had it since 2000. It has 286,000 miles and has been very dependable with no big problems. The V-6 has power and the handling is great. Best car we have ever had. Performance: It is this car fun to drive!Nov 06, 2014
by Anonymous
Jul 08, 2014
Overall an excellent, dependable and comfortable vehicle with a very smooth quiet interior. Fun and safe to drive. Feel in control when driving it. The 4 cylinder doesn't quite have the peppy acceleration of the older models but it's no slouch. Low maintenance. Highly recommended used car.Jul 08, 2014
by Anonymous
Jan 04, 2014
Bought this car for my son, his first car. Its a 97 but had low milage and little rust. Handles well, rides smooth, a fun car to drive. Toyota quaility, built to last. Fun to drive, would recommend to friendsJan 04, 2014
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by Lillian B
Nov 06, 2014
We love this car and have had it since 2000. It has 286,000 miles and has been very dependable with no big problems. The V-6 has power and the handling is great. Best car we have ever had. Performance: It is this car fun to drive!Nov 06, 2014
by Anonymous
Jul 08, 2014
Overall an excellent, dependable and comfortable vehicle with a very smooth quiet interior. Fun and safe to drive. Feel in control when driving it. The 4 cylinder doesn't quite have the peppy acceleration of the older models but it's no slouch. Low maintenance. Highly recommended used car.Jul 08, 2014
by Anonymous
Jan 04, 2014
Bought this car for my son, his first car. Its a 97 but had low milage and little rust. Handles well, rides smooth, a fun car to drive. Toyota quaility, built to last. Fun to drive, would recommend to friendsJan 04, 2014
by Justin S
Jun 05, 2013
What didn't I like. Had awsome mileage but was quick and peppy. Never left me stranded, very minor issues with it at all. I heard it is still running around out and about would love to get her back. Would love to get the 35 city 40 highway againJun 05, 2013
by Dmytro V
Jan 16, 2013
Reliable record
Low maintenance cost
Great in snow with right tires
Great on highway
Great sound isolation
Good AC
Great metal treatment, not like new Camries
Like head lights
Like seats
Like brakes and ABS (great in snow) etc
4 cylinder engine in US made models is underpowered
Most Toyota dealer will try to sell you something you do not needJan 16, 2013
by Mykhaylo V
May 13, 2012
Good car, with enough power for daily use. Easy and cheap to maintain and insure. Steering is direct, you always know where the wheels are pointed. The car is relatively fun to drive. Handling can be improved by putting aftermarket suspension. Power can be increased by adding a TRD supercharger.May 13, 2012
by Anonymous
Apr 13, 2012
I miss my Toyota Camry. My Camry rocked, it also saved my bacon in a bad crash. So, reliable, powerful enough, nice acceleration, decent handling, not the belle of the ball, but bottom line, the best, safest car I've owned. Apr 13, 2012
by Greg G
Jun 30, 2010
this car is very reliable and it wont die on the performance is great and so is the acceleration very few repairs will be needed with this car and the car can be very fun to drive the cost is cheapJun 30, 2010
by Colby P
Jan 15, 2010
It is a good family car, it ran good, the person we sold it to just took it to the junk yard last year. It wasnt very good looking, but it was built good, It had the best gas milage cant beat it. It is really not fun to drive.Jan 15, 2010
by Christina N
Jan 07, 2010
very good performance, have never really had any problems with braking or handling. The acceleration is excellent especially for a 4-cylinder engine. The cost of ownership is preety cheap, has only needed tune-ups, tires, etc. I can go for up to 2 weeks between gas fill-ups, so it's preety good on gas. I would say any car that gets you from point A to point B without a lot of problems all the time is a fun car to drive. I don't care much for appearance, so it looks very good for a 12 year old car. Nice paint and interior. It has had to have the fuel injectors replaced, but for a car with over 230,000 miles on it, that's preety good.Jan 07, 2010
by Greg M
Dec 16, 2009
Very reliable car. Toyota knows how to build something solid. I would probably buy something like this in the future. Now they come a lot bigger and much more horse power. Overall I would rate it a A minus :DDec 16, 2009
by Kai P
Oct 11, 2009
Acceleration was pretty good, since it had a 3.0L V6. It was very reliable. For the few years we've owned it, I don't recall any repairs. It looks.. typical Toyota. It was cheap to own other than gas mileage. It wasn't fun to drive, but neither are most Toyota's.Oct 11, 2009
by Zacawacka A
Oct 04, 2009
Its a car that has enough torque to keep you moving and light enough to play a little meanwhile you can drive it anywhere on as little gas as possible. It accepts a 3.0 L IMZ-FE V6 that can handle a TRD supercharger for some real inspired driving.Oct 04, 2009
by Carlos L
Sep 28, 2009
Very Fast car, the best engine ever, whit almost 260,000 miles and no problems, the best performance y ever drive, with a 3,000 cc V6 engine this car is really fun to drive and very comfortable seats for a sedanSep 28, 2009
by Steven J
Aug 08, 2009
the big block is a reliable car thee performance is minimal being a 4 cylinder car but is very fuel effecient. The appearnace is modern like with no flash parts except for my stereo lol. this car is a family car and dont find it very fun!Aug 08, 2009
by Don T
Jul 09, 2009
This car currently has 364000km on it.Has never had a tune up and starts every time no matter what the weather.Handles well and rode well but getting old and a little rough now.No major repairs after it's 12 year history. Nice style but not too exciting.Gas mileage has always been better than most cars even now.Jul 09, 2009
by Chris V
Dec 21, 2008
245,00 miles. original engine and tranny. you can't beat that with a stick. 22 mpg in town and 26 mpg highway with the 4 cylinder. has great get up and go for a 4 cylinder and handles like it is on rails. back seat is a little tight but great front and trunk space. tank in snowDec 21, 2008
by Matthew B
Nov 04, 2008
its great everty one loves the ray
great performance with q car looks
rock solid bulid quality 176,000 miles and still storming along
mid 20's mpg on comute
30+ on motorway cruise
great fun to drive soft suspension makes cornering interestimg
got all the toys
cruise control, climate control, 6 disc cd changer leather power seats power roof and windows and all from an 11 year old car that cost me £500-00Nov 04, 2008
by Carolyn G
Sep 09, 2008
it's definitely older, but is a good car. it only needs routine maintenance, and has 130,000 miles on it so far. so far it has needed only a couple of big things like brakes and struts, but that has been recently and is expected at some point for all older cars. it accelerates beautifully, and handles really well. Sep 09, 2008
by Geoff J
Aug 14, 2008
This is a very reliable and good running Car. It's got 210,000 miles and still running strong. It has decent speed for a 4 cylinder and gets great gas mileage. Very fun to drive and has good handling. I would recommend camrys to a friend because they are well made cars. It does have some rusting on the wheel wells, and trunk but overall it still looks o.k. Aug 14, 2008
by Brent A
Aug 04, 2008
Great car! Gets good gas mileage for its size, about 25mpg. Very comfortable, far better ride and seat comfort than comparable cars I have driven. Nearly as good a ride as my mom's Buick. It has been extremely reliable. It was purchased with 140k miles, and now has 164k, with no problems period. Just change the oil and go. The engine is still so smooth and quiet it can hardly be noticed when running. What it's not is a performance car. While it has plenty of power to easily merge on the highway or pass on a two lane road, it is by no means a thrilling ride. Don't expect to get an ear to ear grin when you start the engine, or hit the curves on hilly road. But do expect to be impressed when used as designed: as a family commuter to get from point A to point B in comfort. Overall I would wholeheartedly recommend this car for someone needing a simple reliable commuter. Aug 04, 2008
by Eric S
Jul 08, 2008
solid, decent mileage, relatively low maintenanceJul 08, 2008
by Steve H
Jun 17, 2008
I bought my Camry used in 2002 in Seattle, Washington. I used it primarily to get myself around the city, although I did some long trips in it, too, including a one-week drive across the country with my father as co-pilot. I really like a lot of things about the car: The inside is very quiet and comfortable, the trunk is gigantic, the controls are well laid out and effective, and other than having to replace the battery once, I haven't had any mechanical difficulties with it at all. But it's not at all a fun car to drive, and while it gets decent mileage for a 6-cylinder, it's a lot thirstier than I like with gas at $4 a gallon, particularly since Toyota recommends 91 octane or higher. My Camry was rock-solid reliable, but I want a car that will give me more feedback and involve me more in the process of driving, and I also want a car that will get better mileage on the cheapest gas I can put in it.Jun 17, 2008
by Stephen P
Apr 28, 2008
Very smooth, good controll, high miles but still runs nicely. If I wanted a sedan I might drive one myself. The acceleration is ok, I've had more. Still can't figure out how the mice are getting in.Apr 28, 2008
by Blake J
Apr 04, 2008
great gas mileage, a little squirly at over 70: went from vancouver WA to lynnwood WA in under a 1/2 tankApr 04, 2008
by Jesse C
Mar 14, 2008
despite looking like a family car, my white camry vienta has the potential to look hot, the flared wheel arches look pretty cool, the interior is a bit dodgy, in the process of taking off the very 90's styled carpet on the door and just leaving the trim bare. like the exterior i feel that its got a lot of potential to look hot given the time and money.
the performance isnt bad, however id prefer a quicker reaction time on the accelerator, the car is surprisingly quiet, even at 150+ which takes effort to get up to. the handling for everyday driving is not poor, but adequate, but when taken on winding roads at speed it can start to get a bit iffy.Mar 14, 2008
by Ryan D
Feb 03, 2008
Gets the job done... again. A quality sedan.Feb 03, 2008
by Matt E
Jan 08, 2008
Good reliable transportation and great gas mileage.Jan 08, 2008
by Anonymous
Apr 20, 2007
This car has 150,000 miles and is still better than most new cars.Apr 20, 2007
1997 Toyota Camry Pricing
Original MSRP
$16,818 to $24,438Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
N/AYoY price change
N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
