1997 Toyota Corolla DX review from North America

There is a need for alignment, due to pothole, not to car defect.

Drivers side seat had cushion loss at entry exit point (I believe this may be due to a very large previous owner, however), but the upolstry itself is still perfect.

This car runs like a dream and has good pickup for a 4 cyl. engine.

For a vehicle of this age, it is in beautiful shape (due, I am sure to previous owner care by 2 owners)

Within 3 months of purchase, the car made a 2000 mile trip with ease and netted 38 MPG!

I found the front passenger side room better than our 2005 Corolla, which has a different dash area.

Normal summer in-city driving was about 32 MPG & highway about 36-38. Winter mileage has been around 27 city and have not tested highway driving, which I do not do much of in winter.

There is some discomfort with the worn drivers seat, but that was easily remedied with a pillow, and considering the vehicle is 11 years old, this is not a major complaint.