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Used 1997 Toyota Corolla Sedan Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

6 years later - still strong

RRP, 07/18/2003
1997 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I've had this car for over 6 years now. Unfortunately, I will need to part with it as the kids are older and don't fit comfortably in it any longer. I have only changed the tires on my car, nothing else. I change the oil of course. I loved this car and am sorry that I must part with it.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Good, reliable, no frills drive

nycjen, 03/14/2002
1997 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

If you dont feel the need to impress folks with the car you drive, this car is a cheap and reliable one to drive and way easier to find parking spaces in than trendy SUV's!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Corolla, Not a Bad Little Car

Robert Gould, 08/18/2010
1997 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I was the third owner of this Base Corolla with 97,000 miles. It was a little beat up, but in great running condition. Had to put a timing belt on at 100,000 miles, put some speakers in the back"only came with two up front" and cd player. I have not had any mechanical problems, runs well and rides like a compact. The Clear Coat finish was flaking a bit on the roof and truck when I bought it and has continued, not sure if it pays to have it fixed. I payed $4800 in February 2009. Overall this car is nice, not very big and does not ride like our 96 Camry. Good cheap car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great, Reliable Car

97 DX, 06/12/2008
1997 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My dad bought this car new in 1997 and babied it ever since. I just bought it from him with only 87000 miles on it. The only thing he did was change oil every 3000 miles, replace timing belt and front brakes. I haven't even had this car long enough to determine my miles per gallon but I'm sure it will be outstanding. Great car for the money and very reliable. A+++

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Little Car

Pies De Plomo, 10/27/2002
1997 Toyota Corolla DX 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Very Good Car,You Can Depend On This Car Good Economy, Needs A Litle More Pep But Once You Are On Your Way It Goes Really Good, Brakes Are Not Very Good And They Lock easily, Air Condition You Can't Find A Better One.

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