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.
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.
Still on the Road
MIKEinNC, 09/10/2010
1996 Toyota Paseo 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have a 96 Paseo with 238,000 miles. No major mechanical issues, but it's near the end of its life. I need to add a quart of oil every 2000 miles. Only basic maintenance performed on the car. Nothing fancy about car. Need to turn off AC to accelerate. No room in backseat. Handles well. Good AC. Overall, great commuter car when I was driving 800 miles a week.
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Reliable & good mpg
mike, 05/01/2008
1996 Toyota Paseo 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought with 110,000 miles on and now have 175,000. Still getting 31-34 mpg. (has AT) only maintenance have done is replaced bad 02 sensor a couple years ago, oil change, drained at fluid but didn't replace filter, replaced front brakes and rotor. Recently changed spark plugs and air filter idles very smooth. Not a car for a larger person. But if you're under 5'10" and 180#s, it's great.
Great car
dray, 08/25/2009
1997 Toyota Paseo 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my 97 Paseo in' 01 and I love this car. It now has 155,000 miles on it and I get 30 some mpg. So this is the car we use for trips and everything. Every time I think of a new car I look at the mpg of the new cars and nothing works. So I think me and my Paseo will just continue on. Besides since it is a convertible it is just plain FUN.
sporty and reliable
rachel, 07/20/2002
1996 Toyota Paseo 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just purchased a 1996 Toyota Paseo for my daughter's first car. So far no problems with the engine. The car is easy and fun to drive. Reminds me of a smaller version of the celica. Is anyone having any mechanical problems? Hope it lasts at least through highschool. (145000 miles).