1997 Toyota Corolla Review
Price: $10,995

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- $10,995
- 32,356 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 4cyl manual
- Maximum Auto Outlet (18 mi away)
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Located in Manassas, VA
***RARE FIND............1-OWNER CLEAN CARFAX..................................CLASSIC 97' TOYOTA COROLLA SEDAN WITH A RARE FIVE SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISS...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
29 Combined MPG (26 City/32 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1NXBA02E8VZ543378
Stock: VZ543378
Certified Pre-Owned: No - 139,705 miles
- 1 accident, 6 owners, rental vehicle
- 4cyl manual
- The Car Outlet (2,292 mi away)
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Located in Kent, WA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
29 Combined MPG (26 City/32 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1NXBA02E2VZ516788
Stock: 3828
Certified Pre-Owned: No- 60,593 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 4cyl manual
- Hayes Auto Sales (2,332 mi away)
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Located in Roseville, CA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: Yes
Features and Specs:
28 Combined MPG (25 City/32 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1NXBB02E1VZ595108
Stock: 995108
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 09-13-2024
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Excellent build quality, reputation for bulletproof reliability
Cons
- Poor value
What’s new
For the 1997 Toyota Corolla, the Classic Edition (CE) debuts and the slow-selling DX Wagon gets the ax.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1997 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.05 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$135/mo for Corolla DX
Corolla DX
vs
$158/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Vehicle overview
Toyota has a winner with the Corolla; after 30 years of production it has become the second best-selling car in automotive history. We feel that this is due to its solid engineering, available safety features, and fun-to-drive attributes when equipped with a five-speed manual transmisson.
The Corolla is a fine car with good handling characteristics, a well-designed interior, and attractive, if not earth-shattering, looks. Additionally, the optional antilock brakes, better than average crash test scores and integrated child seat on DX models go a long way toward making the Corolla a reasonably affordable, safe, compact family-sedan.
The wagon variant disappears for 1997, and Toyota introduces a new CE trim level that stands for Classic Edition. The CE is essentially a Standard model with a package of upgrades not normally found on the lower level Corolla. Corollas get revised door trim this year, and side impact beams that meet 1997 federal standards. Nothing else new here, as Toyota prepares to retire the current edition and introduce a new, improved Corolla for 1998.
Unfortunately for Toyota, there is a good reason to skip the Corolla when shopping for a new car; the Geo Prizm. Built on the same assembly line as the Corolla, out of the same parts and by the same workers, the Prizm is everything that the Corolla is and more. Most importantly the Prizm is significantly cheaper than the Corolla and comes with a roadside assistance warranty that the Corolla lacks. We like the Corolla, but we would buy the Prizm.
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Toyota Corolla Reviews
Owner Reviews
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4(24%)
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My car has high mileage
5 out of 5 starsMyriam, 04/03/2016
1997 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
Happy that my Corolla has 446000 miles and runs well. I absolutely love my Corolla!
An Old Reliable Friend
5 out of 5 starsTom, 09/15/2015
1997 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
I bought my 1997 Corolla back in 2005 with under 60,000 miles. Today it has over 266,000 miles. The car has been a stalwart companion over the last 10+ years. Up until 2 years ago the only maintenance items were changing the brakes, battery and tires. I will say the A/C broke a few years into the purchase, and I never got it fixed, but you get used to that. Over the last few years … had to put an alternator, serpentine belt, spark plug wires and starter; but considering the first 180,000 miles of ownership went so smooth, I guess it is to be expected.
I would recommend this car to anyone who is looking for something simple, no nonsense and needs a reliable ride.
Best car ever.
5 out of 5 starskelli B., 08/22/2010
1997 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
I bought this car 3 years ago with 193,000 for 500 dollars. I know crazy. It has never left me walking. I have done minor repairs, new distributor cap and new plugs and wires, new tires and battery. I drive this car 120 miles a day 4 days a week sometimes more. It now has 239,500 miles and I hope it keeps on going. It truly is a gem and I got a steal. It made my 500$ back long ago! I … want another one! I drive a 4 door Dodge 3/4 ton diesel so tjis car saves me so much money running back and forth to work! Sometimes I'd really Rather be in my Toyota than that Dodge!
Love this car
5 out of 5 starskathy Shaver, 04/26/2008
1997 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
I have had this Corolla for two years now. It was going to be a temporary car until I found something fancier. Well, I'm still driving it and loving it. I have had expensive cars for 38 years, Mercedes, BMW Jags, and they have all been expensive to maintain. This is the most basic one I have ever owned but it's one of the most reliable and least expensive one to run especially with … the new gas prices. It has enough get up and go for heavy traffic and I never feel like I will be stranded like I did when I was driving a Jag. There is nothing I don't like about this car.
1997 Corolla Highlights
DX
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 28 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $135/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 12.7 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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