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5 out of 5 stars

Doesn't get any better than this!

dmsnms, 06/01/2009
1997 Toyota Camry XLE V6 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

All I have to say is, my husband and I bought this at 122,000 miles, and we can't believe the incredible ride quality and comfort of this beautiful car! We replaced tires and brakes so far and this car just rides like a smooth dream. We have an 09 Civic, and I still prefer to drive this car! Roomy and spacious interior, even after 12 years the leather seats are immaculate, not a single rip or tear! Seriously, buy one of these and just fix it up, you won't be sorry.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

My Camry

Gus Clemens, 07/13/2002
1997 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My 1997 Camry is my second Camry. I drove my first Camry for seven years, then passed it to my son who drove it three more, even after it got caught in hail storm. Transportation is transportation -- I want reliability and quality. Both my Camrys delivered. I expect my third one will do so too when I buy it in another year or two.

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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
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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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4.38 out of 5 stars

200,000 and still going strong

jason1974mgb, 04/23/2011
1997 Toyota Camry CE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

As a car guy I never thought I would buy a normal commuter car, but this car rocks, I bought it at 150,000 last year and have put 50k on it so far, at about 190,000 the original shocks finally gave out. for what it is (4cyl manual trans) its actually quite peppy, handles well enough to not be boring, and still gets 31mpg combined city / highway, and only uses about 1/2 quart of oil between oil changes. the only problems I have had with it are the prior mentioned shocks, and the actuator that selects where the air should go inside the car has stopped working. I will run this thing until the wheels fall off then buy another one, hopefully a convertible.

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