1998 Toyota Corolla LE, Running well, High Miles, Low Price.
1998 Toyota Corolla LE Description
This car has been my daily driver for the past 7 years. Never had any major issues.
Known Issues:
Burns a little oil, I usually have to add a quart between oil changes. I change the oil myself and always check the oil when getting gas. I've always used high mileage oil on this car and pay a little more for the premium filter.
Ceiling fabric has come loose from the front and back, see pictures.
Door handles on these are notoriously bad. I went through 4 on the front driver side door before I gave up and just tied a piece of climbing rope to the lever. Doesn't look nice, but always works.
Driver side outside door handle is broken. I bought a replacement which will be included with the car, but have not replaced the outside door handle. (See Picture)
Could do for an alignment, there is some vibration at highway speeds.
Check engine light is on, it has been on the entire time I have owned the car. It needs an O2 sensor, but I have never replaced it. It doesn't seem to have effected gas mileage, I typically get 28-32 mpg.
That's it. If you can deal with making sure there's oil in the car it will keep running for you. I really wanted to take this thing to 300k, but it's time to let it go. This car always started every morning, summer or winter. I took it on a road trip through New England a few years ago, never had any issue, never worried I would have an issue. It just seems to keep going. I don't drive this thing hard, I always let it warm up, and I check and changed the oil.
The air condition even still works in this thing!
Sun roof works, power windows work, radio works.
It's not the best looking car, but if you need something inexpensive that will get you to work every morning, this is your car.
Car is only listed on eBay. It is located south of Dayton. Contact me if you would like to come see it in person.
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