Used 1997 Toyota Corolla Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Fatina, 01/06/2010
1997 Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for 11 years and the only major work done is timing belt, water pump and starter. I have a little over 218,000 miles and it just keeps on ticking.
2nd corolla, love this one even better...
Mark Miller, 06/18/2009
1997 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in 2003, and it has been a solid, reliable purchase. No surprise there, as my first corolla (1981) lasted 14 years. The car is simply "a corolla"-built to last. I am surprised by the zip it has, and it handles very well through the corners, and is surprisingly quiet and smooth on the highway. In mixed driving, I get 32-36 mpg consistently. It's good for the daily commute, but I don't think I'd take it across country. Nonetheless the front seat is very comfy and it just has an all-around good feel to it. Paint has faded a bit off the back bumper, but otherwise, it still looks and feels great. I can't say enough good things about this car. Thought about selling it - but, naw!
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Lil Bit, 08/04/2019
1997 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Well where do I start! My Mom brought here 1997 Toyota Corolla LE in 97, which was 22 years ago! I was 15 years old and now I'm 37... So, my Mother always told me the goal of a car note is to pay it off and drive it until the wheels falls off...so I've kept with that in mind when I purchased my first 2006 Corolla...5 years later I paid it off traded for positive equity and purchased a 2010 used Nissan Rogue in 2013, which is paid off and I currently drive and here we are in 2019. So, let's fast forward 2019, my mom's trustee Corolla was still ticking until we smelled fumes of gas, my mom parked it for a while, and eventually, I was trying to convince my mom to just trade the car in! It's too old I would say! Give it up! My mom refused to give up her Corolla, and would tell me how good her car is, just needs fixed! So, I got a certified mechanic to come to the house and check "Bettsy" out! The mechanic checked her out, and said my mom needs a new battery and exhaust! He also, changed my rear brakes on my 2010 Nissan Rogue. After the mechanic finished, I was mentioning to him, that my mom should Trae her car in blah, blah, and how old her car is...and he stopped me and said what! Your mom's car is great, and told me that he would buy my mom's Corolla right now, if she wanted to sell and would buy it vs my 2010 Nssan Rogue! I was in shock, I was like huh...he said yes! Your Mom has Avery trustee and reliable car! One of the best! Sorry for the log read, hence why I came acorss this site, I said let me see for myself and based on so many wonderful reviews, I'm glad to say I was wrong about my Mom's 1997 Toyota Corolla! I'm going to get it fixed for her so she can keep going 22 more years!
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Corolla Rolls On and On
Chris, 04/24/2008
1997 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle new in 1997 and have used it primarily for work trips which are now 66 miles one way. The Corolla has 264,000 miles on it and has never broken down and has received normal maintenance. No engine problems whatsoever though it uses one quart of oil every 2,000 miles, similar to another reviewer's experience. Only recurring problem is the exhaust manifold has been replaced twice. Minnesota salt? The car is roomy enough but the comfort level becomes quite average after a while. Still - very economical at 38 mpg in the summer, 30 mpg in the winter (highway)
Great Car
Mixie, 01/12/2004
1997 Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have never had even one problem with this car. It is the most practical, durable car, and I wish I didn't have to part with it ever. It is the number one worry-free car. As long as its taken care of properly, it will far outlast any other car.