Used 1997 Toyota Corolla Sedan Consumer Reviews
500 miles per week commute
This is by far the best, most reliable car I've ever owned. Bought it in 2000 with just 27,000 miles. Now at 248,000. Have only replaced brakes and an AC condenser. Still gets 36-39 mpg on highway. Great in winter with quality directional snows all around. Expect to get at least 350,000 out of this one!
My Flying Dove
My 1997 Toyota Corolla is such a wonderful car. I've had her ever since 2009, (2017 present). She has never broke down on me, including multiple times traveling from SC to FL and back. My car has had an oil leak ever since I bought it, I can't afford to repair it so I've just kept adding oil when needed. Other than that I've had power steering fixed and belt changed within these 8 yrs of owning her. Right now she's at 234,872 miles and still going strong.
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Great little car
Bought new in 97' Change oil every 4k. Changed plugs at 30k and 60k along with timing belt. Replaced front brake pads. That is it!!! Very reliable car. Have 88k trouble free miles. Plan on driving for 10 more years. Get over 30 MPG all the time. The fact that I don't need to keep on buying new cars all the time is helping me pay for daughters college Education. Way to go Toyota!!!
1 Quality Car
Toyota's Corolla simply can't be beat for a quality car. My car has over 104,000 miles on it and I wouldn't hesitate for a minute taking it for a trip across the country. I average 39 m.p.g. on the highway and 32 m.p.g. in the city. Not too bad for a 4 door small car. It's easy to park and manuver in city driving. Both rear seats drop for extra luggage space. The A/C and heater will simply blow you away. For long distance driving it can become a little cramped, but not terribly so. If you do the basic stuff to take care of it, it'll reward you with years of cheap, fun driving.
Great little car
Fantastic mileage, excellent reliability, minimal problems.