1997 Toyota Corolla CE review from North America
"Reliable as a HAMMER.. if you can forgive the small things"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Let's see, burned out instrument panel light.
AC condensor developed a hole.
Gas tank lid lost its spring thing that pops it open.
General comments?
I got a great deal on this CE model. It has a 3 speed automatic, which was just OK, but really cried for a larger engine.
The 1.6L just doesn't cut it in USA, especially with an automatic trans & 4 doors! That is the only reason I sold the car..
This car is a reliable as a HAMMER! Always started, never died out. Change oil & fluids and filters and these cars will go 200K miles easily. I upgraded to a 1998 1.8L Corolla because it has more power and actually gets BETTER MPG than the 1997! Even with the bigger engine!
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| Wonderful small car -- super reliable |
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| Never owned a better car! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Maxima |
| Date of Entry | 20th June, 2006 |