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1997 Toyota Camry pricing starts at $2,188 for the Camry CE Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $19,918 when new. The range-topping 1997 Camry XLE Sedan 4D starts at $2,390 today, originally priced from $22,228.
Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.) | |||
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$19,918 | $2,188 | |||
$20,288 | $2,329 | |||
$22,228 | $2,390 |
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1997 Toyota Camry models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.
Owners give this generation Toyota Camry (1997-2001) a 4.6 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 95% recommend it. These figures are based on 1116 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1997 Toyota Camry
"517000 and still going strong!"
"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 :)"
"still gets 26 mph, no oil leaks, no recalls"
"goes over mountain passes easily with v6, best car I've ever owned, driver's seat is Very comfortable"
"Fantastic Value, 296K miles, incredibly reliable."
"The '97 camry 4-cyl LE isn't a hotrod, but for 20 years it's provided amazingly reliable transportation. Good mpg, and I like the ride - comfortable, & very secure. I've had to avoid my share of random out-of-nowhere obstacles on the highway, and it handles great. I had an oil pan leak early on, covered under warranty, then 15 years of nothing but standard maintenance. In the last few years I've had to replace the distributor points, radiator, right front axle and boot. Oh yeah, I replaced the headlights myself last winter just because the plastic had yellowed. The A/C finally bought the farm last year, and the clear coat started peeling a year ago. However, the transmission is still smooth as ever, & the engine purrs like it's brand new. With some TLC I bet it could go another 10 years or more, but I'm ready to upgrade once I hit the magic 300K."
Overall 1997 Toyota Camry Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1997 Toyota Camry is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1997 Toyota Camry quality a 4.7 out of 5.
1997 Toyota Camry Reliability
The 1997 Toyota Camry receives an average consumer rating of 4.6 overall and a 4.8 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1997 Camry Features
According to drivers of the 1997 Camry, here are some of its best features:
1997 Camry LE Sedan 4D - city 20 MPG - hwy 28 MPG
1997 Camry XLE Sedan 4D - city 19 MPG - hwy 26 MPG
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1997 Toyota Camry front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.
1997 Toyota Camry Safety Features
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Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
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2022 | $16 | $2,064 | $1,066 | ||
2023 | $372 | $1,692 | $724 | ||
2024 | $37 | $1,655 | $679 | ||
Now | $46 | $1,609 | $624 |
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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Curb Weight | 3020 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 96.9 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 111.0 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.6 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.5 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.7 inches | ||
Overall Length | 188.5 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 56.2 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 2000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 14.1 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 105.1 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 70.1 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic |
Horsepower | 133 @ 5400 RPM | ||
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Torque | 147 @ 4400 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
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