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by sherkarr
Jun 27 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Great gas mileage, decent price used, does well under harsh conditions
Cons: Hard to find a used one for a good price up here
In 1997 my mother sold the home that she had lived in for over 25 years. My parents raised 11 kids plus a few grandkids in that house. Never having spare money, we were usually a one car ( or one truck ) family. And since my father was a mechanic, that...
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by homer24
Apr 14 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Dependability. Inexpensive to buy and maintain. Gas mileage. Great in snow, heat, cold.
Cons: Safety in the current era of large trucks and SUVs.
The Bottom Line: Highly recommended because of its amazing reliability and value.
Tomorrow I will sell my beloved 1989 Toyota Corolla DX 4-door sedan, this is my tribute to her...If you are looking for an extremely dependable car that is inexpensive to buy and maintain, buy a Corolla! I got my Corolla in 1996 from my uncle, who ...
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by thessa
Jun 20 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Generally trouble-free. The day it broke down was the day it died.
Cons: Low sex appeal, not much get-up-and-go.
The Bottom Line: Keep the oil changed and the tires rotated, and it'll serve you faithfully for many years to come.
My 1989 light blue Toyota Corolla was the first car I ever had. I got it brand new, right out of college, and it lasted me through many harsh Michigan winters and hot Georgia summers.
Oddly enough, my little Corolla almost qualified for the...
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by wyomingwapati
Sep 17 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Quality workmanship, great mpg, reliable
Cons: unsafe because of its small size
Bought the 1989 Toyota Corolla DX sedan used in 1991. Only had 30,000 miles on it. Basically drove this car for another 8 years and sold it when it had 156,000 miles on it. I really hated to sell this car. It treated me very well. Other than...
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by Skeptic
May 13 '00 - Updated May 15 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: runs well, no major repairs, no recalls
Cons: Toyota dealers are scum
Every once in a while some fool suggests that it is time for me to sell my 1990 Toyota Corolla. Not gonna do it! The only way some dealer will get hold of my keys is to pry 'em out of my cold, dead hands, because I'm not parting with the Corolla...
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by Mattman_OU
Apr 04 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Will run forever, Fun to drive.
Cons: Old as hell, Not much to look at
I own a 1980 Toyota Corolla...Hey You! Yeah you in front of that computer...stop that snickering...
Anyway, this car is truly a testimonial to the quality that Toyota builds into their vehicles. I currently have 162,000 miles on it and the...
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by larnkat
Aug 09 '00 - Updated Apr 09 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very reliable
Cons: The muffler system
The Bottom Line: It was a great car for it's day and I would recommend all Corolla's
After checking out many referral guides on autos and how they rate against each other, my wife and I purchased a 1989 Toyota Corolla. This model has four doors, is a six cylinder automatic, a clock and has a wiper delay. Most of the other options on the ...
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by randallw
Nov 25 '06 - Updated Nov 27 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good practical car
Cons: Lacks bells and whistles of current vehicles
The Bottom Line: If you need a car that gets from point A to B without style points required, use it
My Corolla is a hand me down, purchased from a family member. The family member was worried about the engine's dependability since the car had failed once on the highway, so it was available to me for $500. The Corolla is a fairly dependable machine; ...
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by titanic25
Aug 30 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: fairly easy to work on, well built, nice ride, economical
Cons: weak acceleration
I owned a 1989 Corolla since 1995. It has given me 47,000 miles of relatively worry free driving. This model changed from carbeurated after 1989. The interior is decent in size and comfort. Easily accesible buttons and controls are where you need them....
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by hillyut
Jun 21 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Dependable, lovely blue color.
Cons: It's getting a little old... but aren't we all?
The Bottom Line: This car has been through it all and keeps on running. Sure, we've had to replace a few things, but what a GREAT CAR!!!
My husband bought his 1989 Toyota corolla in 1996. He then promptly fell asleep at the wheel and rolled his car going 70 miles an hour. THEN, something in the engine fell (due to my husband's lack of handy-man abilities) and caught on fire at which...
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by Peace_Bear27
Aug 18 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: good economy car with great gas mileage
Cons: light, wind will blow it on highway if going too fast
What can I say about the 1989 Corolla? A lot! I have one myself and it was a great investment. I bought it from my sister-in-law two and a half years ago with 148,000 miles on it. It now has just over 192,000 miles! I'll give a little history on my...
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by Smyser
May 29 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: A monument of reliability and economy
Cons: Plastic interior items.
After 134,000 miles, I can still say that the car runs and drives like it did when I bought it. That doesn't sound very astounding, until you consider the fact that it has been used extensively for rural mail and newspaper delivery. It has been...
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by NyceStylez
Apr 12 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliable, good acceleration, comfortable.
Cons: The rims!! Everyone tells me I need to get some rims!
The Corolla. The ultimate automobile for the busy college student.
I own a 1997 Toyota Corolla, and for the year and a half that I've had this baby; it's been running outstanding. Whenever I hear about some people taking in their cars to...
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by hawke7
Jul 20 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great drive
Cons: small
This is a great vehicle and frankly I'm sorry I ever got rid of it. It was truly the best car I've ever had. It was reliable and dependable. It was easy maintenance and very easy to drive. More than once it took me over 1000 miles in a weekend...
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by badmusician
Jun 13 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Amazing reliability, great gas mileage. Came through for me when MANY new cars failed.
Cons: Uncomfortable ride, a rust bucket and doesn't feel safe when compared to larger vehicles.
The Bottom Line: The build quality isn't fair. The car IS 16 years old. Final recommendation, if you can find one, and need rock-solid reliability for a 2nd car, buy it.
I bought this great car after selling my 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara to lighten my debt load (no car payment). I stumbled across this little car by accident. I paid a measly $200.00 for it. The seller bought a new car and was about to have it JUNKED. Good ...
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