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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  Great Car - 1997 Toyota Corolla
  By Mixie - May 11 - 2:00 am

  I have never had even one problem with this car. It is the most practical, durable car, and I wish I didnt have to part with it ever. It is the number one worry-free car. As long as its taken care of properly, it will far outlast any other car.

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  good - 1997 Toyota Corolla
  By coolpopulargirl - May 10 - 10:00 am

  Very good and comfortable even though small car

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  Most reliable & economical car ever - 1997 Toyota Corolla
  By Kieron - May 10 - 12:40 am

  I bought this car in March 2001 with 60,000 miles on it. I live in Ft. Lauderdale so the ice cold A/C is a boon. I work the summers on Cape Cod so every year this little beauty runs the 1550M distance each way without a problem. The mileage is just approaching 140,000. I replaced the clutch at 100,000 (usually a driver induced problem). I have had one leak in a steering hose and that is it. I replaced the belts as a precaution at 130,000 and replaced the front pads at 135,000, the garage told me the rears didnt need changing yet!!! Loaded down with all my gear for the summer it goes fast enough to put me at risk of big speeding tickets and returns 36+MPG. An absolutely world class car.

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  Good, reliable, no frills drive - 1997 Toyota Corolla
  By nycjen - March 10 - 12:43 am

  If you dont feel the need to impress folks with the car you drive, this car is a cheap and reliable one to drive and way easier to find parking spaces in than trendy SUVs!

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  Most reliable car I ever had - 1997 Toyota Corolla
  By Aum - February 6 - 7:46 am

  This car was amazing. My dad bought it used in 98 with only 5k miles on it, then gave it to my mom later, and then passed it on to me. I just sold it last week because of insurance cost, but this car is worth every penny. Never gave any member of my family any trouble, only did oil changes, and changed the timing belt after 102,000 miles. Everything else is original other than the tires.

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  Great Little Car - 1997 Toyota Corolla
  By Pies De Plomo - February 2 - 10:00 am

  Very Good Car,You Can Depend On This Car Good Economy, Needs A Litle More Pep But Once You Are On Your Way It Goes Really Good, Brakes Are Not Very Good And They Lock easily, Air Condition You Cant Find A Better One.

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  Corolla, Not a Bad Little Car - 1997 Toyota Corolla
  By Robert Gould - January 22 - 12:10 pm

  I was the third owner of this Base Corolla with 97,000 miles. It was a little beat up, but in great running condition. Had to put a timing belt on at 100,000 miles, put some speakers in the back"only came with two up front" and cd player. I have not had any mechanical problems, runs well and rides like a compact. The Clear Coat finish was flaking a bit on the roof and truck when I bought it and has continued, not sure if it pays to have it fixed. I payed $4800 in February 2009. Overall this car is nice, not very big and does not ride like our 96 Camry. Good cheap car.