1999 Toyota Corolla or 1998 Honda Civic

[Jodi1980]

Still trying to find a used car for my daughter - found the above two on a lot today.

Does anyone have any input on either car?

Thanks!

 

[mmexpress]

Both are very reliable cars (I'm an auto tech for a used car dealer)
IMHO the corolla would be the better choice.
What kind of milage on the odometer?

 

[Antonia]

I think the Corolla rides a lot smoother than the Honda.

II have a Corolla and love it.

 

[Jodi1980]

I could not see the Toyota's mileage.

The Honda had 114,000 miles and it was $4995.

 

[mmexpress]

Originally posted by Jodi1980
I could not see the Toyota's mileage.

The Honda had 114,000 miles and it was $4995.

Thtat sounds a little pricey for the high milage.
You should go to http://www.nada.com and see what the value is.
Don't use the Kelly bluebook site, they seem to inflate values

 

[year2late]

I have a 97 Toyota Corolla . 30 mpg no matter what. I only do basic Oilchangers type upkeep.. Never a mechanical problem (gulp - never a tuneup). Only tire changes here and there.140.000 miles and going strong.

 

[Jodi1980]

The Toyota Corolla is a 1999 with 49,000 miles on it. According to Fax Report, it was a leased vehicle. The dealer wants $6,495. The Nada says $6,975.

 

[skuttle]

I have a 1999 Corolla...got it brand new in January 1999. I haven't had really any problems with it. I had to get a new battery a few months ago. And just recently (in July) I had to get new brakes and tires. It was the second time I have gotten new tires, but we're really bad about rotating tires so I know that's why I had to get new tires again. My cruise control has gone out a couple of times...but that's not to big of a deal to me and it is covered by warranty. I recently had to get a new door handle because mine broke, but DH says it's because I pull it too hard.

 

[RadioNate]

we are a honda family but in this case the toyota sounds better. Less miles and being a lease it the regular maintance should be on schedule.

You have a lucky daughter - I got a POC Plymouth from my mom because she was sick of carting me around.

 

[arminnie]

Originally posted by RadioNate
we are a honda family but in this case the toyota sounds better. Less miles and being a lease it the regular maintance should be on schedule.

Same here.

 

[KatelynnsAuntie]

I have a '97 Honda Civic and love it. I'd buy one again in a heartbeat.

That being said, I have no experience with Toyota Corolla, although I did own a Tercel for about 15 years and liked it okay.

 

[Sheree Bobbins]

I think the Civic is a bit more peppy than a corolla. Otherwise, I would have trouble choosing between the 2. I think you will be happy with either.