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Originally Posted by nKoan
3 years ago I got a 93 Corolla wagon for $5.5k. It doesn't look like it will die anytime in the near future, and I haven't had to do anything more then oil changes to keep it running.
And if you are spending upwards of $10k, you could probably get a much newer one, with less miles and whatnot.
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Yeah, Toyota's will last just like Hondas.
I just hit up Edmunds for their list of "best used car bets" where they rate the best used cars from 1997-2002.
Economy Car: Honda Civic
Midsized Car: Toyota Camry
Large Car: Ford Crown Vic
Luxury Car: Lexus ES 300
Sports Car: Mazda Miata
Here's what they said about the Civic and the Camry:
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Economy Car: 1997-2002 Honda Civic
2002 Honda Civic For years, it's been the Civic and Toyota's Corolla fighting for the title of best economy car. Both are wise choices from a strictly utilitarian point of view; they're frugal with fuel, require minimal maintenance and are reliable. That said, the Civic gets our vote because it offers a few things that the Corolla line lacks: a sportier driving feel, a coupe body style in addition to a sedan and, in 1999 and 2000, an Si version of the coupe that boasts a sizzling 160-horsepower inline four and a taut handling-biased suspension.
Midsize Car: 1997-2002 Toyota Camry
Fine build quality, legendary reliability and a hushed ride characterize the Camry. Though the arch rival Honda Accord may offer a more sporting drive, we picked the Camry based on its more serene cabin and compliant ride, qualities that are typically more appreciated in a family midsize car than apex-strafing ability. The Camry was redesigned in 1997 and this generation lasted through the 2001 model year, meaning all of these years are equally strong picks. An all-new Camry bowed for 2002, offering even more refinement and better driving dynamics.
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