We don’t need to add much here – the seller is convinced this 1997 Corolla is in “Museum Condition.” We can’t verify that, because it’s likely no front-wheel drive Corolla has ever been in a museum.
This is supposedly a “CE Classic Edition”,whatever that means. Bottom line here is this is reliable transportation with a manual trans and low miles for its age. If you – or more likely your child – need/needs a cheap daily driver, this could be the car for you. We strongly recommend clutch pedals for new drivers – keep those hands occupied and away from the phone. You should try to get it for a bit less, although asking price is not TOO far off the NADA book value.
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Bellflower, CA (Long Beach area)
$3,500
Taste the excitement. Prizm owners should find this very familiar.
Boring from every angle, but certainly not offensive.
There’s the legendary CE badge! If this is museum condition, that implies that the Jesus fish was standard equipment…
Interior appears to be in great shape, as claimed by the seller. Accordion shifter boot is pretty awesome.
If a double-DIN head unit fits in that open slot, one could feasibly add an aftermarket unit with Android Auto and CarPlay, suddenly bringing in a host of modern features…
Things are very tidy under the hood, but should be, as this Toyota engine is barely broken in at 120K miles.
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Hi, we are selling our very well preserved and babied 1997 Toyota Corolla CE Classic Edition. Its a rare 5-speed model with only 120k original miles ! Has a clean title and has never been in any accident s. . Usually garage kept. Non smoker car. Meticulously maintained . . Currently doesn’t need a penny of work . . Has newer Pirelli tires. AC blows ice cold . . Has power steering, and power windows. . Dash has no cracks . . The interior looks like brand new . . No rips or stains at all . . Back seats and passenger seat hardly ever used . . Exterior has not the slightest ding dent or scratch! Paint shines like glass . . Has a brand new headliner . No leaks at all . . If you have any other questions call or text anytime.