1997 Toyota Corolla CE review from North America
"Slow, automatic piece of junk"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Sway bar bushings.
Valve cover gasket leak.
General comments?
This is the cheapest car I have ever seen. The original owner bought the base model and spent $500 extra to get the three speed automatic.
The Transmission is the downfall of the whole car. If it had the five speed manual it would get better gas mileage and be quieter on the freeway.
If anyone is thinking about getting this car or a Toyota in general get the manual transmission.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 48000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 61000 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 900 |
| Date of Entry | 9th May, 2002 |