1970 Toyota Corolla For Sale Craigslist (2024)

FAQs

Does Toyota Corolla have a high resale value? ›

The Toyota Corolla does very well in holding its value, and surprisingly, beats out its bigger cousin, the Camry, by quite a bit. Whereas the Camry falls in the middle of the pack in terms of value retention, the Corolla scores in the top 20 in years 5 and 7.

A: Among the most reliable years, the 2004-2008 and 2010-2013 Corolla models stand out. Specifically, the 2004 and 2007 models are highly recommended for their durability and fewer reported issues.

3K-C – 1.2 L (1,166 cc) I4, 8-valve OHV, carb, 73 hp (54 kW) gross / 65 hp (48 kW) net at 6,000 rpm. 2T-C – 1.6 L (1,588 cc) I4, 8-valve OHV, carb, 102 hp (76 kW) gross / 88 hp (66 kW) net at 6,000 rpm.

If you follow the recommended service schedule, your new Corolla can last ten years or more. And we can also answer your follow-up question: “How many miles can a Toyota Corolla last?” A Toyota Corolla that's properly maintained can last on the streets of Morgantown for up to 300,000 miles.

The Ford Model T was the winner of this title, followed by the Ford F-Series Truck, and then the Volkswagen Beetle. The Toyota Corolla didn't become the best selling car of all-time until the 1990s and has sold more than 50 million globally.

The Toyota Corolla years you should avoid

However, there are a few years you should avoid, most notably, 2002, 2009-2010, and 2014. What makes those model years so bad? Well, each of these years has an exceptionally high number of customer complaints.

The first generation of the Toyota Corolla began production in Japan for the 1966 model year, but it wasn't until a couple years later that it hit the American market. The first rendition of the Corolla set a precedent for reliability that would continue over the arc of this model's storied career.

The most powerful engine you can get in a regular Corolla is a 169-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The GR Corolla downsizes to a 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine — yep, only three — but they are full of turbocharged fury. At max attack this mill pumps out a stout 300 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque.

In 1980, the Corolla had 75 horsepower and a price tag of $4,348.

Toyota Corolla XSE

At the top end of the range is the XSE. Inside, you can relax in the leather-upholstered heated driver and front passenger seats and enjoy the leather-wrapped steering wheel and paddle shifters.

Is Corolla a reliable car? ›

The Toyota Corolla Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 1st out of 36 for compact cars. The average annual repair cost is $362 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity of repairs is low while frequency of those issues is average, so major issues are uncommon for the Corolla.

The LE was the mid-level trim and included additional features such as cruise control, power mirrors, and a CD player. The S was the top-level trim and included features such as a sport-tuned suspension, alloy wheels, and a spoiler.