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4.88 out of 5 stars

1996 Corolla That Gave It's Life for Me

DMM, 04/23/2002
1996 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
12 of 13 people found this review helpful

This was the best car I've had in quote a while. It ran better at 60K miles than my Ford Escort did brand new. I bought it at 60K miles, put 40K miles on it in a little over a year, and after the 100K service at the Toyota Dealership, it ran better than it ever had. I was run off the highway by a semi into the center divide - the Corolla was totaled, but I was able to walk away. I highly recommend the Toyota Corolla.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Best Car Ever

Splendor, 07/24/2010
1996 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I sold my 96 Toyota a week ago & already miss that car. It was very dependable and I even drove it to AZ and back. In the 11 years I had it I only had two problems. One was electrical wiring & the other was my gas tank was punctured. I prob. hit something but once these repairs were made it was back to its dependable self. I wish I still had this car and when I placed an ad selling it I had numerous calls & sold it within 4 hours for 200 less than asking price. If you need a reliable car this is it! Don't hesitate to buy. I have a big family now & it was no longer practical but I sure wish I could've kept it.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

My favorite car ever

looking4car, 10/01/2009
1996 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I have never had luck with cars, so when I have purchased this car from a friend I thought as long as it gets me through a year. But this has turned out to be my favorite car I have ever owned, and there have been many. The mileage is great, and I haven't had any major problems. I would say that cruise control would have been nice in this car but not necessary. I would buy another car like this if I could find one.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

BUY IT!!!

lukebecker, 04/26/2011
1996 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

This is the second one I owned and I must say I love them. 100% reliable. Always starts. Almost 200K on it and still purrrs like a kitten. Nice speed out of them too. I would tell anyone that if the price is right go for it. I had the one before and it lasted 250K until I let someone use it. Clutch was gone when they came back. Didn't think it was worth the fix.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Best car I have ever owned

Ksblk, 02/04/2003
1996 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Best car I have ever owned. Has 234,000 miles on it and still running strong. Never needed any front end work, any engine or transmission work other than normal maintenance. Still has factory exhaust. At 234000 miles it still gets 32 mpg, never needs oil between changes. Has never let me down. Has only been back to the dealer for a timing belt change (preventative maintenance). No squeaks or rattles.

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