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5 out of 5 stars

If you find one GRAB IT!

acb, 06/15/2002
1993 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Most reliable vehicle on the road and I ever owned. 115,000 miles and only normal maintenance. NO PROBLEMS EVER!! Pain chipped easily, too easily, but it was a $14,000 car new! Consumer Reports and everyone wasnt wrong.. this toyota is one reliable vehicle!! It was mine, then my wifes, then my oldest sons first car and will become my daughters as soon as she gets her license.. O

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4.13 out of 5 stars

reliable reliable

rajeshp, 04/22/2011
1993 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is a great car from Toyota. I am owning one since 2 years. When I bought it at 120k its AC compressor was not working. But it did not bother me much, I am used to summer heat. I did not spent a dollar on it other than oil change every 3 months. It had run total of 146k as of today. I am 6 feet tall and i still have lot of room at driver's seat. gives me 24 mpg in city and 28 on highway. Pickup is too good. Better than later Camrys. I have driven this 800 mile trip twice in consecutive week ends. upto 80 miles/hr the car runs good. I did not try beyond that.

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5 out of 5 stars

You can't find a better car

Sunshine, 01/31/2010
1993 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bought a 1993 red Toyota Corolla about Oct. 14, 1992. It is still on the road. The only repairs are what one might expect as a car owner - tires, regular oil changes, brakes, one new starter. I still maintain ownership. The corolla has about 80,000 miles on it. It is 17 years old, still gets good gas mileage, and my mechanic tells me that it is a great car and can continue to be driven well over 100,000-150,000 miles. It is my opinion that the 1993 Corolla was one of the best cars Toyota ever produced.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

317745

imperial88, 09/07/2012
1993 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

owned my corolla for five yrs. other than my own idiocies the car has never given me any problems. i've done 3 hour one way trips to and from i went every weekend for about a whole year mostly going over 80 ive gone over a 100 half way though the trips twice i love my car to death 317745 and going strong

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4 out of 5 stars

Lovin Yota's

yotalover1, 06/05/2012
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought my 93 Toyota Corolla for 500 bucks with 180,xxx miles on it. The exhaust manifold had a crack in it so it was pretty loud when it first started but after 10-15 minutes the manifold would heat up enough to close the crack. Once that was fixed this car never stopped. I have literally never had another problem with the car and it currently has 250,xxx miles on it!!!! turns out Ive paid around 0.0625 cents a mile to drive it (just dividing the original cost by the 80000 miles Ive drove so far). I tried for years to stick with American made cars but they just dont last. they have more power and might be more comfortable(in general) but none of that matters when your broke down. Lovetoys

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Value for Money, Easy to Drive

Toyota Fan, 03/04/2002
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I totally agree with Marcarian. The corolla I have is the best car I have ever owned. No wonder Japanese cars are more expensive. Yeah, they are much more reliable and runs much smoother. It acceleates very fast, gear transmission is so smooth that you can't feel the gear has been changed. Plus it is extremely fuel efficient (another advantage of Japanese cars). Excellent value for money.

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4 out of 5 stars

Very reliable

Bob, 04/26/2018
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Owned the car for 5 years. Only normal wear items replaced, brakes, tires, wipers, starter, tuneup. Engine leaks oil. Need to add a quart between oil changes. I suspect the car will die of rust and corossion before it wears out. Has 150, 000 miles. When working on it notice that plastic parts have become brittle and break easily.

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5 out of 5 stars

Almost 300k and still going

Matthew, 01/29/2016
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I just hit 290k miles. I change the oil every 2700 miles. It runs like its brand new. I have never had it in the shop. Original everything. I love this car.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great first car, but a few issues

Nicolle, 07/30/2009
1993 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

First let me say that I owned this car for 4.5 years and cried when I traded it in. It was my first car, and was pretty much the perfect first car for a 16 year old. But. The starter went at about 75,000 miles. The axles needed to be replaced a few times because there was a weird vibration and 3 mechanics couldn't figure it out. It vibrated horribly above 50mph. HATED 80mph. Then something weird happened and the starter shorted out. Kept turning itself over like there was a ghost turning the key. FREAKY! Took 4 hours for the Toyota dealership to figure it out! This car was possessed, my brother-in-law is a mechanic and he was baffled by all the weird stuff that happened to Rita (her name).

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3.88 out of 5 stars

The Best!

CJ, 04/03/2005
1993 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased my '93 Corolla new for just over 13K. Best money I ever spent. Over 12 years later it has 238,000+ miles! I've done regular maintenance, oil changed every 2500 miles and tire rotatons religiously. Had to replace parts such as the clutch, 3 alternators, a starter etc... Original exhaust still! Nothing unusual though. I'm considering a Matrix now.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car ! Great gas mileage !

Donnarobinson555, 12/11/2017
1993 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Engine has a lot of pick-up & go (1.6)....handles winter weather. Have had it for over 2 years....only had to put a new starter in ....for $300. (Heard the iginition lock cylinder may go out on this yr model....but hasn't yet)

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Japanese Quality

Mr. Crisp, 08/06/2004
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I too am the lucky owner of a Corolla DX sedan and I can safely say that it has definitly been one of the best automotive investments that I've ever made. The 1.8L engine is pretty snappy for its size, and the manual transmission is very smooth. No major repairs save an alternator and a starter but that was after I had driven it for over 90K miles! I've owned this car for 11 years and it never ceases to make me proud to own it.

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5 out of 5 stars

Still going strong!

auntielala, 03/20/2006
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My last review was dated 1/04. This car is still going... now at 322,000 miles. No major repairs besides the regular, oil changes, tires and brakes. Looking forward to hitting the 400,000 mile mark :)

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5 out of 5 stars

Bought new, owned it for 30 years and it outlived

Jack , 03/09/2025
1993 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

After a very extensive research and plenty of haggling, I bought a new Toyota Corolla in June, 1993 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (automatic, A/C, A.B.S. Brakes & Air Bags) for $16,380 CAN (about $12,700 US) + tax. It was my second vehicle I bought in my life. Basically, the car was extremely reliable. During the period of its warranty I had no issues whatsoever. From the very beginning I had all service performed by the same independent motor vehicle mechanic (who had actually suggested that I purchase the Toyota Corolla). When the 3 year comprehensive warranty was about to expire, I went to the Toyota dealership to have the vehicle checked. The dealership mechanic found a number of issues (major and minor, according to him), like “breaks must be cleaned, tune-up performed, this and that adjusted,” and gave me an estimate for $850 CAN (about $620 US). I was quite surprised and immediately drove to my regular mechanic. He and his assistant checked the Corolla very thoroughly and not only did not they find any issues whatsoever, but also said that only one tire had recently been removed. From then on I never set my foot in the Toyota dealership! In 2002 I bought another vehicle and the Corolla was driven almost exclusively by my mother. It was always kept in a garage and I made sure that it was properly maintained. The only problems commenced to appear approximately 20-22 years after its purchase date. I had to replace some ignition part and a cracked cast-iron casing, which cost me under $500. Later there were some minor problems with wheel alignment. Also, the ABS needed to be fixed for a few hundred of dollars (about half of what the Toyota dealership estimated). Around 2010 the A/C stopped working, but I never had it fixed. The most serious issue occurred in 2022 (when it was 29 years old), when suddenly the power steering failed and had to be fixed. Overall, I spent less than $3,000 CAN (about $2,300 US) on repairs during the 30 year period of ownership. No wonder that my mechanic sometimes half-jokingly said, “because of cars like that, I’ll go out of business.” Well, the Corolla survived two mechanics and sadly, my mother. I sold it in November, 2023, when it was over 30 years old and the odometer hit 200,019 km (or 120,000 miles), to an acquaintance (who needed a ‘temporary’ vehicle) for $2,000 CAN (about $1,500 US). He had to spend $500 CAN (about $370 US) for minor repairs to have it certified (so that he could register it). He loved it—he said that the more he drove it, the better it become! Amazingly, he sold the Corolla 4 months later for $2,500 CAN (about $1,875 US)—yes, more than he paid for it! He said that it needed a minor repair and probably a new set of tires soon. Ironically, when I asked a mechanic in 2018 how much he thought I could sell the Corolla for, he said, “about $500 CAN.” Well, 5 years later I sold it for 4 times as much! Because of this car, as well as my first vehicle (Honda Accord 1983), I trust Japanese cars. Although my current car is a Pontiac Vibe 2003, being a Toyota Matrix twin, de facto it is a Japanese car, as it has the Toyota Corolla’s engine, transmission and many other parts. And my next car will most likely be a Honda, Toyota or a Subaru.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car Ever

rockinboy, 01/19/2014
1993 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this car new in fall of 1993, the only thing I have done other than oil changes, is new brakes at 185000km new struts at 280000 The car is like new as i dont drive in the winter anymore need 4x4 on my driveway. O and i changed the thermostat years ago along with starter.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

My Rolla

accord27, 05/28/2008
1993 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We have had our 93 Toyota corolla about a month, and it's the best thing I have ever bought! It has 198,000 on it, and we paid $3,000 for it. It is in mint shape. I can only wish it had more power. But everything else is awesome! I was a Honda accord man, but now I like the corollas. In a year or so we will get another corolla (new) The car has never been painted, and it looks like the paint is brand new. I love my Rolla! Clean hot looking car!

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5 out of 5 stars

The best I have ever owned.

wg, 10/27/2003
1993 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This corolla is almost eleven years old and has 185k miles and runs like a top. Only routine maintenance and an alternator for repairs over the time I've own the car. Purchased new, one owner, driven by my wife and myself and still gets 35+ mpg on a weekly basis with and automatic transmission. Glad I bought it but will purchase a larger car next time . . . a camry.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Best car ever built?

averagjoe, 03/02/2009
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

We bought this car new in 1993. It has been driven every day since. It only took 16 years for the check engine light to come on for the first time. Turned out to be a broken wire to the O2 sensor which I fixed for free. I have decided to buy a new Corolla every 20 years whether it's wore out or not.

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1 out of 5 stars

Not like a real Toyota

jjimbo, 01/24/2012
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
1 of 9 people found this review helpful

I got mine with 185,000 miles on it. The car had no power, no A/C that couldn't get fixed, the body looked like it was designed to look like a 1980s washing machine, and the interior was way too small and had no place to hold anything. The electrical equipment kept failing and the Airbag decided to go off randomly.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car ever

kaycee, 11/09/2005
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This car was the best purchase I could have made. I bought it used from its original owner and since then I have had only minor repairs and have driven it all over the country on long drives. I save money on the wonderful gas mileage and get a smooth ride in the process. This car seems like it will last another 10 years with minimal maintenance. It is the most reliable car and a great bargain considering the amount of money I spent to get it. I love it!

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4 out of 5 stars

My first car

Frey, 11/07/2002
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Bought my 1.8 liter DX sedan used in 1997 and I've driven it 90k miles since. Only major maintainance issues were the starter and alternator within the past year. Currently have 148k miles and it's been ultra reliable. Repainting was necessary when the top layer of paint chipped off in spots soon after I bought it. Recently engine noise and vibration has increased. Looking forward to getting the 2003 Corolla.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Incredible Corolla

Croznest, 10/29/2004
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Bought this car from the dealer with 12000 miles. It now has 185,000 miles and has had 2 repairs. It still gets the same 38 miles per gallon as when it was new. It is a pleasure to drive and very comfortable for it's class. It has never failed us - not even once.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

The Best!

CJ, 04/03/2005
1993 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I purchased my '93 Corolla new for just over 13K. Best money I ever spent. Over 12 years later it has 238,000+ miles! I've done regular maintenance, oil changed every 2500 miles and tire rotatons religiously. Had to replace parts such as the clutch, 3 alternators, a starter etc... Original exhaust still! Nothing unusual though. I'm considering a Matrix now. Will use another dealer though. I did not like the one I bought this car from.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Still Running great

surtespas, 01/23/2003
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is a great car. My previous car I was always in the shop getting something or another fixed. I have never had anything major fixed on it. It run great even in the dead of winter it starts right up.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Toyota Corolla Review

J. Blade, 03/15/2003
1993 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I've only had this vehicle for about two years and it is very dependable especially for a college student like me. I've had no problems with the engine or the car itself and I have been averaging 13,000 miles a year.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

93 corolla

dreed, 12/13/2006
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought my toyota at 117000 miles. The driving quality is good but I have had lots of braking problems with this particular veichle. I had a full brake job done 1 month after i had bought it. Then the rear brakes were done in jan. The air conditioning stopped cooling this summer. In September I had the master cylinder replaced and the drivers side caliper needs replacement. The only thing that I had done to the engine is a valve cover gasket and a thermostat so that I would have heat in the winter.I have seen 24mpg's max and as low as 18mpg's. Regular matainence was inexpensive. Otherwise the car is excellent at 147500 miles.

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5 out of 5 stars

Worth the $$$

auntielala, 01/10/2004
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

My '93 DX has been an AWESOME car! We purchased this car used (3 years old) with 32,000 miles on it. It's now at 269,000 miles and running strong!!! Minor repairs have been done on it over the years, and regular maintenance. Well worth the money spent on it!! If you have the chance to buy one of these cars used that was taken care of at a low price, snap it up... I can can bet you'll get your money's worth. I definately will replace it with another Toyota.

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5 out of 5 stars

Owner of 4 Toyotas

Mr. Tom, 10/30/2002
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
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I have owned 4 toyotas: 82 Corolla, 93 Corolla, 98 4Runner, and soon a 03 Camry. This corolla has over 112000 miles on it, and has never had a major problem. I still get about 400 miles on a tank of 89octane gas.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

partners in life

easyonthepedals, 02/02/2010
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
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Bought new in 1993, my only new car purchase and easily the best money I ever spent. On the road from New England to California, then to Florida and even north to Quebec City and back, the car has never had an on the road problem in seventeen years. Yes, I've had to put a good deal of money into replacements lately (water pump, struts, radiator, gas tank) but we all get old, right? My biggest disappointment was Toyota's decision to replace it with the Matrix (a far less attractive model) when it was still available as a wagon in Europe. With a bike rack on top and spare sleeping bag and other essentials in the spacious rear cargo area, I've always felt ready for anything.

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5 out of 5 stars

The best car you can get!!!

Lester, 04/27/2003
1993 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought this car used (4 yrs. old) about six years ago and have been driving it without problems all this time. After owning three GM cars before (also used) I was able to finally forget about mechanics, repair shops and auto parts stores. The quality and reliability of Toyota is unmatched by anyone! The only thing that I needed to fix was the starter. Other than that I didn't have any problems. The car is 10 yrs. old now and it drives and feels almost as the moment I bought it. Extremaly fuel efficient, I often make 400 miles on the tank of gas.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Just got a 93 Corolla

Acworth, 10/24/2009
1993 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I was just given a 1993 Corolla LE with 54,000 miles on it. It belonged to my in-laws and not driven much. They purchased the car brand new so I am now the 2nd owner. So far this car is great on gas, it sure beats my mini van. I hope to keep it in the family for a long, long time.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

"OL' RELIABLE"

Ronald Wolfe, 12/28/2004
1993 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
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I can't help it if I have to keep praising my experience with my very dependable 1993 Corolla! There's no doubt in my mind that it was the BEST choice of a low-cost and reliable means of transportation in the world. Other than just an instance of a cracked exhaust manifold and a loose battery connection/terminal, my Corolla just will NOT quit! Whether it's through the hollows of Appalachia or out in the desolate western High Plains, it can be counted on to take me just about anywhere. Although I had purchased this Corolla with about 35,000 miles, it still keeps going after 300,000 miles added on over the years (currently just over 335,000 miles)!

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Great little car

aphamedmunds, 12/28/2012
1993 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This was my car in college. Drove well, required little maintenance, and never really needed service.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Levirolla 93 Corolla

levirolla, 08/25/2008
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
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BEST D&MN CAR EVER. Dad bought it 1993 as a demo car and it has been a part of the family since. Its taken all the abuse we could throw at it. MY dad had a lead foot and we never had any real issues with it. I took the car in 2003 after my dad passed and since then I've taken great care of it. It is on its second engine and transmission due to my father and my heavy foot though. To solve this problem I bought a Toyota Supra Turbo. The Corolla is my primary car and hasn't failed me once. It has alway gotten me home even with a spun bearing and a jacked up trans. They are strong little cars. Mine has 221k miles on it and still kicking.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Former Chevylover

wouldloveasienna, 04/22/2009
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car with about 93,000 miles on it from the original owner in 2004. I have done regular maintenance on this vehicle and it has proven to be the BEST investment in a vehicle ever made! It survived a reverse jump! My friend had the cables on wrong :( The car now has 167,987 miles and the only "major" work done was a water pump replacement and a new motor for the wipers. As a former Chevy lover...Toyota has stolen my heart! With the addition of baby #5 we can't possibly fit in here any more but this car is staying in the family, my husband uses it for work!!!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

great car

crawfucious, 06/15/2003
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

awesome car, little mechanical failure

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3.88 out of 5 stars

A better small car

AR, 06/11/2003
1993 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is my second Corolla, I had owned 1997 corolla and sold it when moved to another state and got this last October (2002) as used. Until now I never had repairs though it has 113000 miles on it. Just regular maintenance. Small reliable car, worth of it's price.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2003 review

tonya1, 02/03/2003
1993 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This has been the best experience I've had while using this vehicle. I haven't had any major problems but normal repairs that are exspected. This is a very reliable car and will purchase another when it's time.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Quality vehicle

dannyboy, 07/12/2003
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I've owned this car for 4 years now and have never had any major malfunctions. A smart car if you need to watch your cash and have reliability.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Car

Dan in Long Beach, 08/14/2003
1993 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Purchased NEW, still same owner. Have always taken proactive approach to maintenance and care of the car and it's paid off well. My MPG has beat out just about anyone i've talked to, even the cheaper vehicles. I consistantly have gotten 30 MPG or better on long drives. Currently there is 172000 on the OD and the only major thing approaching for service are the CV Joints.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Top of the line

heyjay, 08/17/2003
1993 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan
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I've had this Toyota for ten years with minor repairs to the engine peripherals Taken over the ten years that I've had it, it runs $140/year for unscheduled maintenance. Great gas mileage in O/D, 32+ mpg. The only problem with this car is the apparent lack of power in O/D at freeway speeds, it kicks out too often in cruise control. I could live with more power and less gas mileage. I expect the car to last 200k miles. At that time I'll replace the engine with a more powerful one.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

$1,800 Wonder

Cheapie Dave, 05/27/2002
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car from a wholesaler for a beater to work for $1,800.00 plus tax. What I got was a car that needed a set of tires, a good detailing and a hub-cap. It's incredible! The car is so well built and so reliable, Toyota may have a full time future customer for life! It handles OK,is slooow with the 1.6 and auto trans., but it is as quiet, and smooth riding as a much larger car. Really impressed.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

A Very Decent Car

Phil, 07/05/2010
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
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I'm the original owner of a '93 Corolla. It has 170K miles on it now. I paid the car off over ten years ago. Since then, I've only replaced the transmission, water pump, front engine mount, beside regular items (brakes, tires, etc.) Also replaced inside door handle a couple years ago. (Dealer still had part in back stock.) In other words, since paying off car, I've spent about $50/month to maintain it. Pretty inexpensive to own/maintain.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

aah, okay

Djangoman, 07/18/2003
1993 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
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This car is okay. I've owned it for 2 years, and put about 15k on it. I bought it with 120k. It is reliable. It does not drive well in the rain. Cornering is okay, but even at slower speeds, it feels like the tires are going to buckle. It does get decent mileage. But it is not consistent on pickup. Sometimes it will go, but other times, you have to keep your foot to the floor. The braking is not very good either. My Chevy Cavalier definitely drives and handles and is more fun to drive, but albeit it is broken down at only 110k miles.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love this car!

antelala, 02/28/2003
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Bought this car used (3 yrs old) with only 32,000 miles on it. In less than 4 years 200,000 miles were added to that. The car is now 10 years old and is still running strong with 257,000 miles. It is a fun, zippy little car to drive and I would buy another in a heart beat! I liked this style of Corolla best until the 2002 model came out.... now that's a nice looking car! If you're looking at this model, even with 100,000 miles (as long as it has been taken care of) I would say you could get quite a bit more use out of it. BUY IT!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

love my toyota

MSU, 10/02/2003
1993 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have had my corolla for 6 years. I have had very few problems with it for its age/mileage. I am currently in the market for a new car and I am going to purchase a new corolla. You can't beat their quality and durability.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

I love my Corolla

sarahsnowhite, 02/22/2009
1993 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I got this car as a gift from my uncle when I was 16. It had 55,000 miles and the one previous owner didn't seem to drive it much. I haven't had anything wrong with besides a few door handles and a seat belt. The tires did need to get replaced a few times, but I change the oil as much as possible. But for now my mileage today is 123,000, it's amazing to me how far I have come with that little car. It's got me everywhere in my life so far.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

good for price

raza, 10/09/2002
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have to say that I really never had any big problems with this car, and I am ready to buy the 2003. While other cars were braking down this one was still out one the road.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

excellent choice

Frank666, 10/16/2003
1993 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

great vehicule but need more power under the hood

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Reliable car

MT Corolla owner , 12/14/2008
1993 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
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We got this car new. It gets excellent fuel mileage, about 36 mpg on the highway. The automatic transmission is smooth enough, and the car has adequate power. The cloth on the seats is very tough, but the seats are very uncomfortable. I need to cross my legs to get the support I want. The interior is made of cheap plastics. Interior noise while driving is horrendous, and on the highway, you can not carry on conversation with rear seat passengers in a normal tone of voice. It has 153000 miles on it and has not had anything replaced but the brakes, about 4000 miles ago. There is also no passenger airbag, just one for the driver. Forget ABS, ESC, or any other safety features.

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