1997 Corolla ownership experience over a year and a half and 19k miles

[@GenX_US_Marine]

Dude, don't listen to the mouth breathers. You have an excellent automobile. These 90's Corolla's and the 90's Civic's are the best cars ever made.

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

Thanks! The car has definitely been great, people that rip on it are usually people that know nothing about cars.

[@GenX_US_Marine]

@@kylesjunkandprojects216 I'll take this 90’s Corolla or a 90’s Civic with 300k over any other car and I won't even think twice about it.

[@JasonSpenc]

@@GenX_US_Marine Amen, Brotha. I'm a fan of the 90s Corolla (Scotty Kilmer inspired my interest initially) I also have some old Mercedes Benz diesels (240Ds). Curious on your opinion of those (if you know anything about them).

[@barryphillips7327]

Other Japanese cars of the 90s were pretty good too, agree Honda and Toyota are probably best, Nissan's had a good reputation it just was not widely known Mazdas of that period were good too!

[@GenX_US_Marine]

@@barryphillips7327 I have a 99 Civic and 2012 Camry. They are the best vehicles I’ve ever owned. Rock freaking solid with absolutely zero issues.

[@BrockOBauma]

I think the mid to late 90s were prime years for toyota. The cars, trucks, and SUVs were all still fairly basic, easy to maintain, and super reliable.

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

Totally Agree, all of their vehicles from that era seem to be great, apart from rusting out, they’re fantastic. My grandpa has a 1999 Tacoma, 175k, still runs and drives like a new one, after we repaired the frame, lol, My corolla is still doing very well after taking care of the age/neglect related issues that I originally dealt with. You can’t beat them for the price!

[@BrockOBauma]

@@kylesjunkandprojects216 all but one of my yotas were made between 1992 and 2000. My daily is a 2000 with 323k on it. Still runs like new. Thankfully, rust isn't much of an issue here.

[@shiv3rcubesolver664]

I drive a 96 corolla that I happened to find as a grandma special. It's the best car I've ever owned. It's so comfortable and relaxing to drive. It also caused me to start collecting cassette tapes so I had something cool to listen to when I was cruising around. It's almost mint on the inside, and it drives like it rolled off the lot yesterday.

[@fatclimber6567]

Beautiful. Got 250k Miles on mine. Runs like a Swiss watch.

[@edrishaidari5775]

i have 1995 corolla with 311K miles on it, driving it for eleven years and still it runs great. i just repainted one time. everything is great with it.

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

Great to hear! Hopefully mine lasts that long.

[@billymcmanus9642]

People say that to me why am I putting so much into my 2005 carrolla & I said it's a carrolla u can't go wrong with a carrolla & I got mine brand new and I take good care of it and still runs like new. It's the best selling car in the world and it will run forever if you take care of it👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@roberthernandez6948]

Awesome car brother , 93-97 corollas are my favorite . Especially when you got that rare rpm gauge cluster.

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

I have a 94 Corolla that I like a lot with about 164,000 miles on it. The problem I'm having is the driver door will not open now. My mechanic said he could not find a new door latch assembly. I think he just doesn't want to have to remove the inner door while the door is shut. I don't blame him. I am going to spray a rust loosener on the lock mechanism and the door panel for a week to see what happens. I also ordered an endoscope to see if I could look inside and maybe open it up with a slim Jim. If you start having trouble opening and shutting your door you might wanna look into fixing it before it gets locked shut same goes with the hood latch.

[@JobsonGabriel]

I buyed a 95 corolla and I was afraid to do some work myself. The very phrash at the end of this video made me lose this fear and now I fix almost the entire car myself. Thanks man.

[@jesussaves6510]

2500 dollars just bought it 105,000 miles. Good car

[@Auden.]

Grandma getting me one and im grateful thought i was gonna need to buy one myself

[@Auden.]

Edit: The transmission broke first day on the road but I just got another to replace it 2 years later.

[@horacio1464]

I'm buying one tomorrow, it's year 93, 1.6 (4A-FE) hatch, made in Switzerland and after the first owner. It has some minor flaws, but hey, for like 300 bucks it is gold. So thanks for these vids. I can't wait to have it at home already :D

[@pax1]

Love these cars. Have owned my 96 (Geo Prizm) for 14 years and now have 170,000 fun miles on it. I do my own repair work and have always been proactive with the routine maintenance, but NEVER knew that these cars with the 3-speed automatic transmission have a separate differential reservoir. I finally changed the fluid last week. Luckily, the original factory oil was still in there, but it was down to half of the required 1.5 quarts of ATF fluid. I will be changing it more often now.

[@nicholasadams9954]

Where is that differential reservoir located at ?

[@glennz6686]

I love these old Corolla car videos

[@springer-qb4dv]

Great video. For cheap reliable car, 1990's corolla can't be beat. A bit of elbow grease is all you need to make these 90's corolla much more economical and longer lasting than any new cars which have too much electronic doo-dads to be maintainable over long term. 1990's coroola have oil pan which can be dropped to expose all the piston rod caps and bearings. That is no longer true for newer corollas which need engine removal and disassembly to get to rod caps and bearings. Newer doesn't mean better unfortunately.

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

Agreed. This car has been a fantastic investment, absolutely 0 problems since making this video. With the price of parts being so cheap, I never plan on getting rid of this car, it’ll be interesting to see how far it can go with meticulous maintenance.

[@trentc1098]

I bought my 95 for 1.4k with 108k miles. No problems at all. Need to change the timing belt soon tho, has 168k miles now only thing I've replaced so far is thermostat, spark plugs, and starter

[@adamenroute3800]

Had a similar experience with my 1994 Toyota Celica 2.2L. It required some work here and there, but overall it's an easy car to keep on top of the maintenance. Most trips to the garage can be planned ahead for. Keep checking for signs of wear, pay the $100 every year or two for a proper mechanical inspection. There are many ways to make older car ownership stress free and keep it low cost.

[@shinobusensui9395]

Hope you do far more videos on the corolla. They are coming back into the spotlights in the states in seems

[@shiv3rcubesolver664]

cool thing I've found out about this generation of corollas -- they have non-interference engines. If the timing belt fails it causes no damage to the engine. You can just put a new timing belt on and it'll start right up. And I'd been told that the timing belt is the weakest link of these engines. Gotta love that Toyota engineering. Not even the honda civics of that era were able to do this. It also makes it far easier to DIY the timing belt, because if you mess up the engine shuts off and you can just try again. DIYing timing jobs is only recommended for this kind of engine

[@WaterMaloneeee]

Have one of this. Mint condition, i bought it for $500. Changed everything: 4 struts, spark p. All fluids, and seals and water pump and timing belt. Only thing is, it doesn't have ac. I live in Canada so 🤷‍♂️. Summer is only 4 months lol

[@adamenroute3800]

Yup lol - the heat working is way more important here in Canada. Plus, you can always turn your car into a full time winter car. Have something different (with AC) for the 4 months of summer. I have always enjoyed the two car solution. Keeps the nicer one away from the fuckin salt too...

[@i_am_gohan9232]

You bought a 1996 Corolla with only 100,000 miles, that’s amazing.

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

Thanks! It’s still doing great.

[@recipetest]

I have just got a 1997 Corolla 3 days ago for 2600 AUD with 300,000 km and the engine feels like it will go forever

[@jackmac7777]

Best car ever built

[@tapiajuan9632]

I have a 1997 Toyota Corolla Automatic Transmission and no complains at all this car. I have with the car almost 5 years, I got the car with around 110k miles now it has almost 180k miles, I have never had any serious mechanical issues other than the comunt things that needs to change every year or two years like radiator, broke hoses, generator, brakes etc. I do all the regular maintenance oil change every 5k miles and preatty good gasoline millage, I full the tank always and gives me if is highways and city around 300 miles per tanks, if is only highway over 350miles per tanks. Before covid 19 pandemic I drove the car around 100 miles every day. And the materials of the Corolla are pretty hard to brake the front and back bumpers, I remember one guy hit me on the back preaty hard and the back bumper of my car without damages at all, the other guy had a newer car all his front bumper had a lot damages.

[@patrickKitambo]

i can relate to this, it happened to me too I have a 1996 Toyota sprinter xe vintage limited edition

[@fixitallpaul4847]

Ive got a 96 Corolla 188k 96 Tercel 300k 98 corolla 165k If youre in the rust belt just accept that a fuel tank filler neck All brake and fuel/evap lines may well be rusted. I replaced all the lines with copper/nickel so Ill never have to deal with rusted lines again.

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

Wow, awesome collection, I want to get a Tercel too. Luckily rust isn’t too much of an issue with this car, I’m in Kentucky, there is still salt here but not too much, I fluid film the underside of the car before winter to help protect it too.

[@fixitallpaul4847]

@@kylesjunkandprojects216 quick fyi Walmart now has genuine toyota oil filters in many stores.

[@fixitallpaul4847]

@@kylesjunkandprojects216 I like the fluid film mosty because a pressure washer can easily remove it. If I have to weld something thats a huge plus.

[@mattdathew2794]

@@fixitallpaul4847 you should do a video for replacing fuel & brake lines

[@mjl.9-19]

Early Toyota gens 6 to 8th, are classics imo. They took all their expertise from earlier and put it in these for reliability and economy. If no rust and well maintained you get a winner. Certain years had some issues so need to avoid them. I love how they are simpler and easier to fix without all the fancy computer tech (and high prices) that followed.

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

I totally agree! That’s exactly why I spent so long looking for this particular corolla. It’s got a few small rust spots, nothing major at all, I undercoat it with fluid film in the winter to help prevent more rust. Mechanically, it was decently cared for, but I’ve fixed all the issues and plan to drive it for another 20 years with meticulous maintenance.

[@metalmindedmaniac2587]

These Toyotas are long lasting tough machines.

[@villainsneverdie5160]

In Afghanistan, almost everyone own this legendary car 😂

[@tanyguch_kun1330]

Philippines too lol

[@JasonSpenc]

Thanks, Brotha. Inspiring video. Just bought a 1995 Corolla as a back-up daily driver for $1400. Mechanically it really doesn't need anything. The only thing I have had to do thus far is add some air in the tires. I plan on doing most of the maintenance myself. I also plan on repainting it....from it's current baby blue (ick) to midnight black. Perhaps matte black. Anyway...thanks again.

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

I appreciate it! They definitely aren’t hard to work on, parts are cheap, and they hold up, I’m sure you’ll have yours for a while, I’ve done a few other videos on these cars as well.

[@daleclarke4453]

Just bought a 1999 Toyota corolla for 750 with 64k miles on it 🫡😁😀 I'm extremely Happy.

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

Killer deal! I’ve been looking for another and the prices are crazy, you stole it for that!

[@davidwitmer7251]

Yeah these cars are absolute tanks! Too bad yours wasn't maintained all that well, but the price you paid made it worth your while. Mines a 97 DX with pretty much all the options. It's a 4 speed auto (one of the only autos I've ever bought) and has the 1.8l 7AFE engine. I paid WAYYYYYYYYY too much 6 months ago @ 4900 for it. Granted all the car prices are absolutely through the roof. Mine was garage kept and very well maintained (also a mechanic by hobby) and went through it. Full fluid changes across the board, replaced the radiator, timing belt, and water pump.....along with serpentine belts, etc as preventative maintenance. New plugs, wires, radiator hoses, etc, etc. ONLY things it actually needed that I didn't just "replace" was a battery, a fuel filler neck (rust) and the washer fluid pump died (20 dollar part). After 6 months and 12k miles (now 151k) it's been a dream. Get 33-34 mpg now that it's colder out. Normally I'd get between 35-37 mpg (lots of highway driving) I'm hoping for another 150K out of it. Call her my Mighty Plum as it's a Misty Plum Metallic color...

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

Sounds like you got a winner! That 7afe, 4 speed auto combo can easily reach 300k and it sounds like you’ll take great care of it. Mine is still doing well at about 130k now. I haven’t really had to work on it at all this year. There will probably be another video out on it soon since I’ll be changing the rear motor mount this week.

[@GIVRBEATS]

I loved my 96 Corolla. The rust ended up being its fate. Salt in Minnesota is a pain

[@_JTPR_]

I bought my 96 corolla with 200k miles and most all new parts for 900 bucks and put roughly 5k on the car. Did a starter and struts and that’s about it. I went after market with coil overs and man it rides so much better than oem

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

2200 bucks in and that car will serve you and probably your kids long after you're gone.

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

That’s the plan! With Regular maintenance and rust prevention, I’m trying to go for the million.

[@annpappas9579]

I have a 1994 Toyota Corolla LE and it works great, it needs replacement parts over time but runs great!

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

Same with mine, it’s still doing fantastic though. Glad to hear yours is working out well too.

[@ericcastillo592]

Corollas are bullet proof myne almost has 300k and runs like a champ

[@pawanjain8264]

i have 1997 corolla DX with 236000, still running without any problem.

[@mukhlesurrahman3380]

i have an ae100,well its my moms car but she doesnt drive so i drive it and been an amazing car runs smoothly.my mom had it like 11 years and it was an 2nd hand car but i still love this cars .thank you.

[@johnb5254]

I would also suggest you replace the valve cover gasket. It's quite easy to do.

[@Jason_Phillips3679]

I gotta change my valve cover gasket on my 1995 Corolla.

[@janierios1194]

THE ONLY REASON U HAD THOSE ISSUES WAS BECAUSE THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS AVOIDING AND NEGLECTING THAT CAR , IF THAT CAR WAS PROPERLY MAINTAINED U WOULD HAVE HAD ANY ISSUES IN THE BEGINNING

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

True. It hadn’t seen much care in its life, it’s doing great now though.

[@mattdathew2794]

u should have gotten the DX trim, it comes with cruise control, the spoiler & the backlight thing, it was the top level trim. it's the one I have, it's really cool

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

I actually got all of those options for mine, except cruise control, at the junkyard this past year.

[@kevinwade4443]

Dude love this video I have a 9th gen le silver 2003 I love this car living in New England with salt on the roads I don’t drive it in the winter it saves it from rusting

[@nottherealmccoy4955]

Great content, Kyle! SUBSCRIBED!! :0

[@eVerProductions1]

Your in the same mindset I am, nice reliable looks good and NO PAYMENTS

[@_m3ytr0_44]

i'm here cause i'm looking to get a cheap reliable cool-looking vintage car as my first car.

[@SibRevs]

Thinking about picking up a one owner rust free 97 with 300k miles.

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

You should do it! If the price is right.

[@johnhiram1207]

I had a 94 Corolla and was best car I ever owned. Sadly it died of rusted sub frame at 340,000 miles. I have a 2004 now good car but not as good as the 94.

[@Shinigamix07]

I’m trynna get one of these to learn manual in, with a few cosmetic mods these actually look pretty clean

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

They’re great for that. Would definitely recommend. Mine is still doing well. I still see a bunch of them for sale on Facebook marketplace regularly here in Kentucky.

[@markurbancowboy]

I gotta 1996 Nissan Sentra for $1200. Pretty much set up like your Corolla engine and trans wise. I had to do a bit to get it dependable, but it's worth it. Dang car sips gas and is great for a 2nd daily car.

[@Kirmo13]

All the fluids, two axles, timing belt and tensioner, water pump, radiator, struts and ball joints for only $700? What a deal! Where did you find parts? I assume they are not OEM

[@cliveabrahams2183]

Lovely! Thanks!

[@jellyroll5247]

100k ? Not even broken in. Try a 96 with 391k and counting about 28 to 32k a year. Best A to B car ever made.

[@Elc4pitan]

I found a 95 with 76k . What do you think? He’s telling me $1500 but I’m gonna say 800 lmao

[@mattdathew2794]

@@Elc4pitan 76k is like a new car

[@endokuken1678]

this gen and the next were probably the most bullet proof Corollas ever built

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

Agreed. Now it has 138k and still works great.

[@BB-dg1sc]

Wish I still had mine gave it away after 25 years of trouble free ownership!

[@cameronlovesevolve]

A/C & Power windows in an old corolla .. what more do you need

[@sneakerfreak2002]

Love your hair ❤

[@scottbrenham1341]

I bought 97 Corolla loaded with repairs. For $2000. The timing belt and head gasket blown could not drive.i spent about $11,000 in repairs i had to get rid of that. 4 1/2 years of driving.

[@Brandon-uy1uv]

Hello Sr, I own a 1991 nissan maxima automatic and I am seriously considering buying a 1997 manual corolla. Not because I have issues with my max, but because of the crazy cost of fuel here in mexico 😢 1 tank of premium fuel costs me 3 days salary. (yes my max requires premium, and at 15 mpg in the city, it's pain). My question to you is, How slow or fast is the corolla, I know they come with a 1.8l and compared to the 3.0 with 160hp in my max, I feel like I will be seveirly dissatisfied since I like driving my car like a race car 😂 which is probably why I get terrible fuel economy lmao

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

They’re slow. I’ve also got a 2006 civic that makes 140hp and is a lot quicker than the corolla. However, the manual in the Corolla makes it a lot more fun to drive for me than the civic. I’d say go for it.

[@lunchonthehood5675]

Lol my name is Kyle as well and own a 94’ rolla 5 speed AND owned it for a year and a half and out around 16k miles

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

Dang, are we just the same person? Also, I saw your video on your car a while ago, 10/10!

[@oldskool1979]

Alot of these have been shipped to the middle east or Africa.

[@zestamaster]

Don't remind me. Gotta love increasing used car prices.

[@kevinwade4443]

I also had a 1997 dx it was Ike this one but mine was beige almost salmon colored she was a tank to can’t wait for summer I go gold panning and she also runs mail routs from times lol

[@mikedelcaribe7422]

A little over 2 years ago, I bought a 1996 Corolla XLi, 3 speed automatic with the 3EFE (1331 Liter) for 1500 Euros in Portugal. It had 216,000 Km (134,00 miles) at the time. Put about 500 Euros in basic repairs almost as soon as I got it: new tires, an engine mount, and front struts. Its been pretty reliable except for a cracked radiator where the upper hose connects. The main issue I have now is with an engine oil leak which seems to be from blow by. I have changed the PCV which was clogged shut. Any thoughts on what could cause excess blow by?

[@oldschoolisnewschool]

Im going to buy one for 320 todat. It has 345k miles. If it move and does not over heat im golden.

[@benjamindingman8822]

I'm thinking about buying a 97 with 122k miles but the guy wants $3,900. Is that too much? Figure I'll ask him what he's had replaced, if he didn't have much work done on it I'm thinking I should pay $3,000 tops.

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

For me, it all depends on the rust situation with the car, how are the rockers, how are the floors, brake lines, etc. If it’s clean and rust free, 3k all day, just budget that extra $900 for parts like hoses, belts, motor mounts and other rubber parts that fail due to age. The two maintenance items I’d use to haggle would be the timing belt/ clutch if it’s manual, they’re cheap if you do them yourself but obviously very expensive at a shop. If it’s got bad rust, sub $1000 car regardless of mileage.

[@brunorosi]

Preach!

[@danieljohnston7407]

Got 1994 corolla , 5 spd.,.....400 $ Enjoyed it till its final resting place. Death by leaky rack and pinion .It is a gamble to get from PRC or rebuilt. Lots of labor , more than i want to do 3 times. I will look for my old car in the junkyard. How can you beat used OEM at retail store? You cant.

[@QuintusKing]

How long did it last for?

[@juniorguzman5825]

I have 1997 corolla dx 1.8 270k i put 100k own it for 8 years shes a champ and shes modified

[@AnythingEverythingGh]

Yes; true. got myself an 2001 toyota corolla 200k miles; doing many stuffs by myself to save money

[@antonioc2017]

What do you recommend for me to do on it, maintenance wise?

[@PostalWorker14]

Cold weather and humidity destroy cars most of the one that last in California or Arizona

[@grandtheftauto1233]

Thinking about buying a white 95DX for 2200 very little rust underneath seems like a good deal 160k Auto not sure if it’s 4 speed yet.

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

Dx should be a 4 speed. Sounds like a solid deal!

[@grandtheftauto1233]

@@kylesjunkandprojects216 I’ll get a move on. Let you know if I get it haha I’m in Ohio so it’s hard finding clean ones. I’m mechanically inclined so should be a great addition and hold some value

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

@@grandtheftauto1233 here in Kentucky it took me months to find mine with very little rust, I feel the pain.

[@cpaul1093]

How would I bench test a distributor for this model corolla? A new distributor is $300+ I dont just want to throw parts at it I have replaced the coil on distributor and still not getting spark. How would I check to make sure that the pick up coil is working properly? THANKS!!! :))

[@cpaul1093]

The car is a 1997 corolla with 7AFE engine.

[@grandtheftauto1233]

I got the corolla has an oil leak and needs shocks but probably a good buy I hope

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

Mine has an oil leak and needed front struts too, just common issues I guess! They are old after all, glad you got the car tho!

[@grandtheftauto1233]

@@kylesjunkandprojects216 yeah man thanks I hope to fix it up it’s a worthy body

[@grandtheftauto1233]

@@kylesjunkandprojects216 thanks man. It’s dripping off the middle of the back of the subframe. Seems like a lot. Any ideas first places to check? Valve cover seemed not to be leaking

[@williamswoboda2224]

Do you have a after market imobilezer with chip

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

I’m not sure what that is so I’m gonna say I don’t. The only security system I have is the factory rs3000 system.

[@williamswoboda2224]

I got it, I cut 2 wires to the safety box n spliced the other 2 wires together n it started

[@r3alfish]

Still corollin?!?

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

Yes, thanks! the car has been fantastic. I’m editing together another update video for it tomorrow. It should be out by tomorrow night.

[@n3ydo]

Bruh does this car have a Cabin Airfilter? Can’t seem to find anything about it.

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

No, it doesn’t. I wish it did, but no.

[@pioneltapinessi947]

I found a 97 Corolla for $1,200, 200k miles good condition is that worth it?

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

Sounds like a great deal! Especially in today’s market.

[@dtacherra6063]

hey did u ever buy it?

[@pioneltapinessi947]

@@dtacherra6063 kept my 99 Camry

[@emaadalooo1726]

هذا سيار ثعلب جميل لطيف 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@keganclark5268]

Wait they will go over 75? I have to floor it to get it up to 70

[@nicholasadams9954]

😂💯

[@mikedelcaribe7422]

I have a 96 LXi with a 3EFE (1331 liter), three speed automatic, and I regularly do 75 MPH on the highway.

[@bryan10444]

Do a 20v Blacktop swap

[@supremogarcia9258]

Bro can I plz get that car?

[@RexFixx]

Wait FLORIDA? I have been there month ago from north europe and dammmnnnn never seen cars without rust 😂 if here is rust 100% then in Florida its 0.1%😂

[@TwohundredSeventy]

I'm waiting for mine to die so I can buy a Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, or Lincoln Town Car. It's so far at 81k miles so I've still got a few years to go, unless somebody wants to buy it from me for about 4500

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

Why not both?? I’ve still got the corolla even though I’ve got 3 other beater cars lol

[@TwohundredSeventy]

@@kylesjunkandprojects216 I'm a 16 year old that works part time

[@TwohundredSeventy]

@@kylesjunkandprojects216 I'm 16 and I work part time

[@sweetwilliam49]

You wouldn’t have bought mine with 186,000 miles for 1500 bucks

[@kylesjunkandprojects216]

Now I definitely would have! They’ve went way up in value.