I was looking around on the OfferUp App back in March of 2017 and happened to come across this ad for a 1991 Corolla DX for $500 down in Stilwell, Kansas. It was covered in dirt in the pictures but looked pretty good so I drove down and had a look at her. She was sitting for the last 5 years in this guys back yard, no longer running because of a suspected blown head gasket. She only had 98K miles on her and her body and interior were all original in near immaculate condition. Well since her engine wasn't running (dead battery, missing coolant tube, I made an offer of $65 for the "scrap" value and the owner accepted my offer! He even had his son tow it to my house, no charge. Well, I pulled her engine apart and yes indeed, a blown head gasket between cylinders 1 and 2. Long story short, spent the next several months giving "Ruby" some much needed TLC and I get compliments from everyone who sees her now about how great my 1991 Corolla DX looks! I drove her from Kansas City to San Diego and back on a 4,000-mile round trip throughout the Western US and Ruby ran like a champ and I was averaging well over 30 mpg on the highway (34+ mpg). What a wonderful little car. I will be keeping Ruby for as long as we both shall live! She now has about 107K miles and still pushes 190 psi compression on all 4 cylinders.

Love it. It was the best car I have ever owned. It is easy to handle, easy to park (one of my favorite reason I like this car), economical, reliable. Would buy it again. Comfortable seating. Good milage. Would recommend to friends and coworkers. Great new features. Like all the specials being offered. Would buy again. Great dealership. Easy to use dealer repairs and recalls. Reliable, easy to handle, feel safe.

Car now has about 220,000 miles. Interior build quality is excellent with very little rattles. Transmission had to be replaced at 175,000 miles. Original radio still works