1997 Toyota Camry

517000 and still going strong!

By Sabear (NC) on Monday, May 20, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 517,000

Pros: "Extremely dependable, overall great car"

Cons: "Minor issues with check engine light"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I purchased my 98 Camry with 48k on it in 2001 and now with 517K. I Stay on top of oil changes and regular maintenance and it still has original engine. Starts up great and has yet to fail me. Best car I have owned. Plan on getting to 600k or even 750K.. unless the wheels fall off before then :)"

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A very practical reliable and fun to drive car

By HS (FL) on Saturday, May 18, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 179,000

Cons: "comfortable to drive. Feels like a lexus es 300"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I bought it used and I am very pleased whit it's service. Even with so much mileage it runs softly and has a nice suspension. The original radio sounds very good, too."

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Huge value for the money

By Cindy (TX) on Thursday, May 16, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 183,520

Pros: "Love this CAR!"

Cons: "183,000 miles"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Wonderful car. Purchased used with 27k miles in May 1999. Absolutely love this car. Reliability is unmatched in my experience. Never has left me stranded; gets major props for that! Great gas mileage and cost of maintenance is extremely budget friendly. Ride is extremely comfortable. Compared to 2012 Camry, I would not trade mine for a new model. 2012 Camry has ruined the Brand for us devoted Camry-lovers. It is stiff and rides hard and jarring. Hurts me all over driving it for 30 minutes. My next car will have to be an older model Camry, or another car model entirely!!!"

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BEST OF BEST

By babo_k (OR) on Sunday, May 12, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 173,000

Pros: "RELIABLE,SAFE,GAS SAVER"

Cons: "NOT THAT STRONG"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"THERE'S NO DOUBT THAT TOYOTA IS THE BEST.HAD THIS CAR FOR AROUND 5 YEARS.ALL I SPENT IS $300 OTHER THAN REGULAR MAINTENANCE.FUEL ECONOMY.NOT A SHOW OFF CAR"

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hate it!! tons of emission repair issues

By iceracer (NH) on Saturday, May 11, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 180,000

Pros: "AC still works- car still has great power"

Cons: "can never get check engine light to turn off"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 2

"Bought it used in 2004- Spent over $12000 in repairs especially the catalytic converters and exhaust systems. We bought it with check engine light on and after several catalytic converter and sensor changes the light would never go out!!After our NH state inspection wouldn't pass with the check engine light on, thats when the repairs went out of control!! The engine and transmission have been great. The body is still in good shape except for the early roof rust! I will never buy another Toyota!! too expensive to repair!"

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Excel body, new hood, frnt fenders, upl & mpg v.g.

By Roe (MA) on Friday, May 10, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 84,000

Pros: "grt 2 drive, ex shp, wd deduct repair costs,"

Cons: "reliable, ez hndlng, jst exhaust nds fix"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7

"exhaust syst. needs repair, possible brake adjust. L.side v. mir casing cracked, has new windshield, tires gd cond. good mpg."

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