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97' Corolla Is Good For Starters- Overall A Fun Car

1997 Used Toyota Corolla 4 Dr CE Sedan Review

By: Enzo_133
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11/08/2009

The color isn't the greatest, it's a tan colored vehicle. The overall best thing about it has got to be the SPOILER :) in the back. Otherwise its fine in the exterior. The interior isn't too bad, there is a wood finish inside on the controls dash and I have a custom stereo inside. The speakers are surprisingly great. I got about 156,000 miles on it, quite much but it still runs well. Maintenance is strictly annual and very spread out- really if you just change the oil, put gas in, and wash it once in a while, it will work fine. I NEVER sent it in for any major problems except for a tire becoming loose but that is because of its overuse :D

This car isn't a speed racer but it is fun to drive because of its smaller size. I recommend this car to any teenager getting their license like me.

Pros: SPOILER :D, acceleration not that bad, overall really good feel and control.
Cons: Color is a bit of a drag, and the wood finish isnt the coolest on the dash, but its minimal.
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Its A Decent Car, Low Maintance

1997 Used Toyota Corolla 4 Dr DX Sedan Review

By: nowotny
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10/19/2009

very slow 0-60mph is about 11 seconds
looks pretty cool good build quality but not top notch interior is cool low maintance 31 mpg good commute car NOT A VERY HIGH IN THE FUN FACTOR THOUGH AS IT IS VERY SLOW   racks up miles though still working in 2009

Pros: good fuel economy about 31 mpg
Cons: slow,
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1997 Corolla Bz Wagon

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By: Daniel6209
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10/10/2009

Love the car. Had it for nearly 4 years. Heaps of go for a 1600 20V Blacktop but thats good ol' 4age's for ya. 6 speed box is great and handles great with after market lowered springs. Sounds mean with a FGK stainless muffler

Pros: Blacktop 20V 4age sings and puts out lots of go
Cons: 4th gear synchros
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Love It!

By: Ramcharger_1...
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09/15/2009

i love my little white hatchback corolla, i hate it how it has only two doors but it gets me from A to B, the inside of the car is as pink as it possibly can be! it also even has pink strips which i got put on the side.. thinking about getting some tints for it over summer

Pros: pretty and pink
Cons: being 2 door
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97' Corolla

1997 Used Toyota Corolla 4 Dr DX Sedan Review

By: Axel132
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08/12/2009

97' Corolla 1.6 XLI , with 2.25" strait pipe exhaust, Cone filter.
Interior is red , the car now is black with red flame on it,
This car is known for the name that i gave it 2 loud. B)
and i love it :)

Pros: hehe its a Toyota it doesent know how to die..
Cons: no power....
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Try Everything To Get Rid Of It

1997 Used Toyota Corolla 4 Dr DX Sedan Review

By: Pacer_302
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08/04/2009

My friends was so surprised why i drive an old pa's car. everyone camn tell that is never my type of car. not shinny, nor the performance. kind of old in  appearance. i drove for like one year and get rid of it finally.

Pros: my brother force me t buy from him
Cons: not impressive at all
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Corolla Ee111

1997 Used Toyota Corolla 4 Dr CE Sedan Review

By: Robert5221
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02/04/2009

Performance – acceleration, braking, handling
Build Quality – has it needed repairs? squeaks/rattles
Appearance – both interior and exterior styling
Cost of Ownership – gas mileage, maintenance
Fun Factor – is this car fun to drive?
Is this a fun car to drive?
Would you recommend this car to a friend? If not, why?

Pros: realiable, durable, cheap to maintain, econ
Cons: weak on power, narrow interior
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1997 Corolla

1997 Used Toyota Corolla 4 Dr STD Sedan Review

By: Luke32
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12/17/2008

Tough little car. Slow as hell though with the 3 speed auto. Also kinda makes it a bit of a pig on gas. All repairs done were normal wear and tear. Handling sucks, Breaks are ok. Sounds pretty good with the resonator removed and 2 inch pipe from the cat-back. With a Ractive performance muffler.

Pros: Economic car
Cons: Slow as hell
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Toyota Corolla

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By: Ishtiaque6
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12/17/2008

Reliability, for one, describes any model of Corollas - or Toyotas for that matter! These are basically 'no thrill no frill' kinda 'synthetic' - in day to day performance but it delivers! But its fun to drive, safe to drive and economical to drive!

Pros: Economical, Safe and Support
Cons: No thrill
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Good First Car For Anyone

1997 Used Toyota Corolla 4 Dr CE Sedan Review

By: Philip771
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10/07/2008

It's alright but boring to drive, the stereo sucks a lot so if you want to have a good system then you need to add that yourself but it will keep running and doesn't need much mainetaince, the body style isn't that bad for a 97 so you can still be happy with it

Pros: gas saver, runs forever!!!, nice small car
Cons: very slow, cheap interior
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