Average Rating
| Comfort: |  | 3.4 out of 5 |
| Performance: |  | 3.2 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: |  | 4.2 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: |  | 3.8 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: |  | 5.0 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | | 5.0 out of 5 |
5 out of 5 people would recommended this car to a friend | ||
Consumer Reviews
Rating from Too many cars
 (4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: |  |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Features: |  |
3 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"Bought new in 97 to replace an '86 323 with 165k that wrecked. 122k on this one, and it burns no oil and gets 35-40 mpg. Starts every day, even in 20 below weather. I wish it had more pep, but does it's job. I have noticed that every 97 I see has rust on the front of the left rear wheel well. I trust it enough to let my college daughter have it at school 400 miles away. Great car. I have no idea how long it will last."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
Rating from randyvw
| (4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"Owned for 1 yr. Fun to drive, great mileage (45 on a 700mile trip) Roomy for a compact. handles well"
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: Work
Rating from JP
 (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"Bought the car new in 1998. After 11 years and 150,000 miles, there have been no repairs outside the wear items. It handles well, is reasonably comfortable, and is larger inside than comparable cars of its era. We get between 35 and 40MPG with the 1.5L engine and manual transmission. I drive it daily for work and we have traveled the east coast in it."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Work
Rating from Matt
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"Ive had it for 9 years now, bought it used with 30K miles, it now has 200K. its very reliable, and you can expect about 30mpg combined. Overall a great car."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
Rating from Alex
| (4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"One of the best cheap cars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: N/A
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