Overview & Reviews

For the 1997 Toyota Corolla, the Classic Edition (CE) debuts and the slow-selling DX Wagon gets the ax.

• Excellent build quality, reputation for bulletproof reliability

• Poor value

User Reviews:

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  Corolla with no repair bills! - 1997 Toyota Corolla
  By LauraJWHIT - November 11 - 7:23 pm

  Ive had great luck with my Corolla! I follow the manufacturers guidelines for routine maintenance. Most of the many miles I put on my car are highway miles. Other than oil changes, tuneups and new tires, Ive only replaced the brakes - and that was at 98,500 miles! The mechanic didnt believe they were original. Ive yet to replace a muffler or anything else! What a well built car!

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  best car yet - 1997 Toyota Corolla
  By gone with the wind - October 31 - 10:00 am

  This is the first toyota car I have ever owned, and I would be hard-pressed to buy anything else. I had a lot of problems with all of my GM automobiles. This car has always gotten me where I wanted to go. Toyota is definitely a more reliable car than GM. Why would you buy anything else?

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  Zippy and fun - 1997 Toyota Corolla
  By mjmihal - August 2 - 10:00 am

  I drive my 97 Toyota Corolla around town for the most part; about 11,000 miles per year. The car operates wonderfully in town. It has good pick- up and is nimble around turns. It has enough room to fit 4 passengers comfortably. The trunk space is surprisingly roomy as well. It is low to the ground, punches forward when you tap the accelerator, and corners on a dime.

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  Affordable Dependability - 1997 Toyota Corolla
  By Jim40 - May 18 - 2:00 am

  Weve had this 1997 Corolla since December 1999. Its a well built, dependable car. Good styling, cranks every time, well-designed inside and out. Its easy to manuever in traffic and its very easy to park. We have no plans to sell it; well keep it for many years to come. We traded an 87 Ford Taurus for this car. The Taurus gave us nothing but trouble. It was always in the shop for mechanical repairs. Weve have never had to put the Corolla in the shop. Keep up the good work, Toyota!!

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  2nd corolla, love this one even better... - 1997 Toyota Corolla
  By Mark Miller - March 11 - 9:20 pm

  I bought this car in 2003, and it has been a solid, reliable purchase. No surprise there, as my first corolla (1981) lasted 14 years. The car is simply "a corolla"-built to last. I am surprised by the zip it has, and it handles very well through the corners, and is surprisingly quiet and smooth on the highway. In mixed driving, I get 32-36 mpg consistently. Its good for the daily commute, but I dont think Id take it across country. Nonetheless the front seat is very comfy and it just has an all-around good feel to it. Paint has faded a bit off the back bumper, but otherwise, it still looks and feels great. I cant say enough good things about this car. Thought about selling it - but, naw!

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  Amazing Economy Car - 1997 Toyota Corolla
  By yooper42985 - February 21 - 11:43 am

  I inherited my Corolla in 2004 with 114k miles shortly after moving away to college. It isn’t sporty or sexy, but it was a far sight more reliable than the 1984 Grand Prix it replaced. The car now has 170k miles. In this time, aside from oil, tranny fluid, tires and brake pads all I have had replaced is the radiator, shocks/springs, and strut mounts. The radiator was actually still working fine, even with a whole rusted clear through it. But out of prudence, I decided to have it replaced. Gas mileage is great (24 city/32 highway), although I believe the newer Corollas are better with new technology. Not as good as a civic hatchback, but way more car. I have the 4 gear auto tranny.

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  Great Car !! - 1997 Toyota Corolla
  By Jasmine - January 12 - 2:19 pm

  I bought this car two years ago with 227,000 miles on it ! Yes I know , a lot lol . This car is very durable . Only repairs Ive made were the brake lights , tires , and struts . My car now has 266,000 miles on it and it and still runs like new !

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  Very Reliable - 1997 Toyota Corolla
  By nmyrmel - December 23 - 2:00 am

  I have had this car for 2 and half years and it hasnt had any trouble at all. Just change the oil and go. Decent acceleration for a 1.8 liter engine.

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  Corolla Rolls On and On - 1997 Toyota Corolla
  By Chris - September 13 - 6:03 pm

  I bought this vehicle new in 1997 and have used it primarily for work trips which are now 66 miles one way. The Corolla has 264,000 miles on it and has never broken down and has received normal maintenance. No engine problems whatsoever though it uses one quart of oil every 2,000 miles, similar to another reviewers experience. Only recurring problem is the exhaust manifold has been replaced twice. Minnesota salt? The car is roomy enough but the comfort level becomes quite average after a while. Still - very economical at 38 mpg in the summer, 30 mpg in the winter (highway)

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  Cant Go Wrong! - 1997 Toyota Corolla
  By Larry d - August 6 - 10:00 am

  Its hard to kill a Corolla of any year!