1997 Toyota Camry LE review from North America
"8 out of 10"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Sway bar bushings noisy in winter cold -- replaced once.
Shocks, front & back replaced with Monroe at 120,000 & 140,000 respectively.
Two thermostat changes in an attempt to get more heat --marginally effective even with high temperature version.
General comments?
Extremely reliable even in extreme cold.
Original clutch, brakes & muffler!
ABS has been trouble free.
Lousy headlights with combined high/low beam.
Paint is much superior to the Dodge Dakota I also run, but not as good as old Volvo.
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| Comfortable, reliable, relatively fun family sedan |
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| These Camry's are built like tanks! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 163000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo 740 |
| Date of Entry | 19th January, 2005 |