Used 1997 Toyota Camry Consumer Reviews
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Beware:Do not purchase 97-2001 Camry's
Sludge Car Owner, 02/23/2003
1997 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
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Consumers should be aware of a problem that involves the following 4 cylinder models between the years 1997-2002: Avalon, Camry, Corolla, and Sienna. These models all have the same engine which can be predisposed to an oil sludging problem. While Toyota has tried to be fair to their customers regarding repairs and possible replacement of the entire engine, I was very dissatisfied with my service to repair this issue as my engine was worked on multiple times until it was finally replaced. This car had it\s oil changed every 3000 miles without fail, and it developed such a severe problem-rendering the eventual new engine a necessity. Buyer beware!!!!
Super satisfied
Frog, 07/26/2003
1997 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
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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.
just a couple of leaks
nucklbone, 08/17/2003
1997 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
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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.
Great car.
KPL, 09/11/2003
1997 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
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This is the best car I have ever owned. Very reliable. Rides great. Has over 113000 miles and doesn't use any oil. Very quiet inside.
Misery
The Miami Driver, 10/10/2008
1997 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
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I purchased my car in mid 1998. Everything started going good, until the year 2002. My transmission has failed twice, leaving me broke and stranded. My gasket is always leaking no matter how much I get it replaced. The window motors hesitate to go up or down. The driver door handle broke on the outside, which means I have to get wet in the rain or do extra work to open the door from the back. Not to mention I had it fixed twice. To add to my misery, the passenger door can not open from the inside, causing the passenger to put the window down with my hesitant motors. The interior is falling apart, but I only average about 5,000 miles a year!