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5 out of 5 stars

I didnt get a lemon, no Sir

Rudy L, 03/09/2017
1997 Toyota Camry LE V6 4dr Sedan
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I bought my 6 cylinder camry in 1999 with 57000 miles I still have it unbelievable 258000 miles on it now it runs like the day I bought it I have the timing belt changed when its required and change the oil when required other than that I literally cant believe how smooth it runs this car has been a blessing Iam keeping it I also had it painted the original white very clean car lots of compliments cant say enough about this car Iam amazed Iam afraid if I sell it and buy another car I might get a lemon Iam keeping it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love my car

frenchdude_13, 12/01/2011
1997 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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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4.5 out of 5 stars

Old Reliable...

sgarland85, 03/21/2014
1997 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I wrote a review awhile back on here, which was positive, but I think I need to re-iterate. I've had my Camry for 5 years and put on 65,00+ miles and it has not left me stranded once, period. I've had to replace a few things here and there, but mostly just routine maintenance is all she's needed. After 17 years her metallic paint is still shiny.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

10+ yrs, 100+ miles - still going strong

thc, 07/15/2007
1997 Toyota Camry LE V6 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Since March, we've 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. It's gonna take a miracle for it's replacement to beat this record.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Years and years of trouble-free driving

Pat, 08/26/2007
1997 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Brakes, tires, gas and oil are all this car has needed for 10 years/150k miles. It just keeps going, so my only complaint is boredom. The car is the most dependable I have owned and gets you from point A to point B, without much excitement along the way. I eventually had some front-end and suspension work done so that I can keep it as a second car. It feels like it still has several more years in it.

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