1997 Toyota Camry XE review from North America
"What a joke!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have always owned Toyota's in fact my Camry is my forth Toyota, but let me tell you it has been a very costly ownership! My car has had an impeccable service record and had had an average of 10000 miles per year. Just over a week ago shortly after it had its 60000 miles service, it start having valves issues. I took my Camry to a dealer to be serviced so there should have been no issues regarding poor service. The moral to the story is that I had to pay 3000.00 in repairs for a car that I hardly even drive! I was over a 1000 miles on my warranty and I contacted Toyota Corp with a complaint and all I got was a letter of apology! Think twice before you buy a Camry!
General comments?
Camry is not as reliable as you think it is! I have spent over four thousand dollars in repairs averaging only 10000 a year! My Camry is only six years old and well taking care of.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Celica |
| Date of Entry | 30th April, 2003 |