1997 Toyota Corolla DX review from North America
"Perfect reliable, low-cost commuter"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Only routine maintenance items like brakes, tires, and oil changes.
General comments?
The upside - Bought this Corolla DX brand new and it has been absolutely reliable for 9 years. Outside of routine maintenance, I've never had it in the shop.
The ride is comfortable, seats are good, and noise levels pretty low for an economy car.
Gas mileage is excellent, I get 33 in city and 40 on the highway - with a 4-speed automatic!
Near perfect about town and commuter car. Everyday operating costs are about as low as any car could be.
Performance wise, it is fairly mediocre, but it has a bit of spunk. In '97 Toyota was putting in a sway bar, which improved handling over earlier models.
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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 | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Nova |
| Date of Entry | 7th August, 2006 |