Used 1997 Toyota Paseo Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 Paseo, so we've included reviews for other years of the Paseo since its last redesign.
A fun and practical little car
Budman 254, 03/30/2007
1997 Toyota Paseo 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Stole this car from the original owner (brother in-law) for 3 grand. First convertible i've owned. What a blast! Car makes great power for a small engine between 3 and 4000 rpm. Handles way better than most original reviews I've read, and you can't beat the gas mileage. Have put about 4000 mi. since purchase (83,000 on it now) and have only done plugs and wires and oil change - all easily done myself. I have 2 other vehicles I can't even get to the plugs on. Mine is red just like the one in the picture, and people constantly comment on its good looks. With gas prices what they are, Toyota should re-introduce this model.
#1 Toyota Underdog
Matsu Taktix, 02/22/2004
1997 Toyota Paseo 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Toyota Paseo (a.k.a Veronica)at age 16. It has become my everything. This car has handling that you could not imagine. I've pushed this car to the redline time and time again and it wont fail me. This car has been reliable and will continue to be reliable. The Paseo is one of the most under rated cars out there and should be given much more credit. It's acceleration is more than acceptable for a car that only puts out 93 horses and 100 pounds of torque. I actually own a 1998 Paseo and i expect to keep this car for the rest of my life. This car will stop at nothing.
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Fun Reliable Car!!
Pam, 07/08/2007
1996 Toyota Paseo 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this Paseo in 2000 (4 years old at the time), no kidding, on looks alone, I think I have a slightly different edition, looks different from the 1996 picture. It's 2007 now and still have it, the only think i had to do was replace the timing belts and new brake pads, oil changes etc. Currently 125,000 miles. Handling is nice and it's definitely fun to drive. I pay $28.00 a week at the pump, no kidding.
Great sporty car
nightwolf, 04/26/2003
1996 Toyota Paseo 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my first car and I realy love it! Great design, excellent gas milage and handing, a great car for the winter too. No problems with the car since I bought it last year.
Great Commuter Car!
brian20147, 04/24/2008
1996 Toyota Paseo 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is NOT a sports car/coupe. Don't even mention 0-60 or 1/4 mile times. Buy a Buy a G35 or vette if you want that. It is a commuter car, period! Great gas mileage, handling, and performance "for a commuter car." Purchased this car with 89K for about $3K strictly for M-F communte. Handles good, no rattles or shakes up to 60mph. After that, the engine starts to strain a bit. At 6'3" my hair almost touches the ceiling, have to recline abit for more headroom. Forget using the back seat except for groceries or gym bag. Getting between 30-35mpg avg. city/hwy. Good brakes & sound insulation for a small cheap car. With the price of gas today, this car only makes sense for a M-F car.