1997 Toyota Camry CSi review from Australia and New Zealand
"Another fine (if boring) car from Toyota"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing really, I haven't had it long enough to really say, but I had a few globes replaced, and a service (which it didn't really need) that's about it.
General comments?
This Camry handles better than it's MK-III predecessor (holds onto the wet road better I suppose) but it feels underpowered compared to the MK-III. Doesn't seem to have the same acceleration. And the general build feels cheaper than my '93 Executive Camry. Wish I had bought a Vienta...
The heating controls are somewhat harder to access, and very hard if the car is in 'Park'. And when I close the boot I don't like the sound of the lid closing. Otherwise, little to complain about; it drives OK, it's fairly classy looking, quiet inside, and has good economy.
If I have any real gripe about this model of Camry it's that it is very boring all round. Get the V6.
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| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 141000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 143000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 19th August, 2007 |