1996 Toyota Corolla

Best investment I ever made!

By PianoManNH (NH) on Sunday, April 21, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 250,000

Pros: "Starts-up and runs like a charm"

Cons: "Clutch "Slave" issues (3x / 250k)"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Other than having to replace the clutch's slave a few times, I've enjoyed 250000 trouble-free miles with my Corolla. The five speed, standard transmission allows for 33 MPG and it still has plenty of zip when I take it out for a spin. I can't believe how well it starts-up, any time, any type of weather, and it doesn't matter how long it's been parked on the grass. My brand new car (not a Toyota) won't start-up very easily if I park it on the grass. Today, while raking the leaves in the front yard, I had someone stop on the road in front of my house and asked me if it was for sale: Wasn't the first time that's happened and probably won't be the last. I imagine the answer will be "No" for another couple of years!"

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great car

By smoke (CA) on Tuesday, April 09, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 156,000

Pros: "great"

Cons: "great"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Great car keep it maintained will run for ever well close to forever get36mpg on road at 65mph an about 26mpg in town, had to make a emirgancy turn once real sharp to the left car handled great car a little noisy but not bad pretty good ride as far a comfort is concernd"

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Best car I ever owned.

By Patricia (SC) on Tuesday, April 02, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 207,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I have owned my 94 Toyota Wagon since 1996 and have loved it."

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freakin sweet car

By koko (CA) on Tuesday, April 02, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 317,000

Pros: "good on gas"

Cons: "only two tiny cup holders"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"this car never ceases to astonish me. I originally bought it from my aunt at 265,000 miles and i had no faith in the car. i mean the coolant was rusted water. but even then that car still keeps kickin' and hasn't given me any problems. i change the oil every 3000 miles and other than that no maintenance required. yes, the cup holders are small and theres no rear cup holders. but she will treat you right if you treat her right and change the fluids at proper intervals. shes so good to me, im looking for another one in case she don't make it to 400,000. but if she don't make it what more could i have asked shes made it this far and i thank her for it."

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excellent car

By sam c (CO) on Monday, March 25, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 180,000

Pros: "Great gas mileage, reliable, does good in snow"

Cons: "cup holders are small"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"I bought this car a few months ago i have had 0 issues with it right now the odomiter says it has 180,000 miles on it. All around this car has been good to me. There has really on been three minor things the cup holders are tiny, the AC doesn't work (we think it is a fuse, and the car has a shake on cold mornings. But this car has been my best friend it gets good gas mileage and does really well on gravel/snow i couldn't have asked for a better first car for the price i paid 1,500 for it and it is worth way more then that."

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