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The '93-'97 Corolla, like any car, had its little niche of problems, but all in all, a very good car. I'd recommend a 1.8-litre DX or LE model over the 1.6-litre models, as they've got some extra oomph, and, especially in automatic form, benefit from reduced fuel consumption (4-speed auto versus the 3-speed in the 1.6), not to mention the front sway bar and a few other details. I've replaced a lot of stuff on my '93, but by 12 years and 161,000 miles, any car would. My original clutch was finally replaced at 144,000 miles, starter and alternator brushes both at about 135,000, and a few other things.
The Tercels of the same years were completely different animals from the Corollas... Whereas the Corolla had "Lexus-like" quality, refinement and comfort (in its day), the Tercel simply drove and felt cheap by comparison, with very little sound insulation, cramped quarters and a decidedly akward driving position. Admittedly, though, the Tercel seems to stand up to abuse better than the Corolla... When all is said and done, they're still both Toyotas, so figure on years of stress-free motoring... Cared for properly, neither will ever leave you stranded. That's not to say they will never have problems, just not the kind of trouble that leaves you stuck on the side of the road in the middle of the night about 100 miles from help and 50 miles from cellular service. As Toyotas, though, expect to pay dearly when something does go wrong.
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'93 Corolla AE102 XLi saloon
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must be a Kingston rd dealership 
that price is too good to be true, I'd be very careful with these cheap dealer deals. 
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