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The 2007 Toyota Corolla LE gas saver with only 89k original miles and a one-owner clean Carfax. Hands down the Toyota Corolla is one of the best economical and reliable cars money can buy. If you drive a lot, commute, or need reliable transportation this is the car you want. Finished in Silver Streak Mica with a gray cloth interior. Powered by the bulletproof 1.8 Liter 4-Cylinder (with a metal timing chain you never have to replaced paired to a 4-speed automatic transmission that gets 30-32 City & 38-41 Highway MPG! With gas prices sky high this is a car that will save you money in the long run. This is a rare find that rarely comes along and will not last long. Stop by today or call today before it sells!

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Essentials

• Year / model / trim: 2007 Toyota Corolla LE sedan, front-wheel drive
• Mileage: 89,000
• Ownership: One-owner
• Title: Clean
• Carfax: Clean report — no accidents reported
• Service history: Four service records on the Carfax
• Exterior / interior: Silver Streak Mica / gray cloth
• Powertrain: 1.8L I4 (1ZZ-FE) with VVT-i, 126 hp / 122 lb-ft, 4-speed automatic
• Fuel economy: EPA 26 mpg city / 35 mpg highway / 29 mpg combined, regular unleaded
• Standout notes: Metal timing chain (no scheduled belt replacement); excellent economy-car reputation; 89,000 miles on a 2007 Corolla is extremely uncommon

NHTSA Safety Ratings

• Overall: Not rated under the later combined-score format used on newer model years
• Frontal crash, driver: ★★★★★ (5/5)
• Frontal crash, front passenger: ★★★★★ (5/5)
• Side crash, driver: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
• Side crash, rear passenger: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
• Rollover: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

Dual front airbags were standard. Anti-lock brakes, Vehicle Stability Control, front side airbags, and side curtain airbags were optional on this generation and should be confirmed on the vehicle itself rather than assumed.

Powertrain, Horsepower, Torque & Fuel Economy

The Corolla LE is powered by Toyota’s 1.8-liter DOHC four-cylinder (1ZZ-FE) with VVT-i, rated at 126 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 122 lb-ft of torque at 4,200 rpm. A four-speed automatic sends power to the front wheels. Output is modest and well matched to everyday commuting: smooth, predictable, and economical rather than quick. Current EPA estimates for the automatic are 26 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 29 mpg combined on regular unleaded, with a 13.2-gallon tank and a range of roughly 380 miles. For a compact sedan of this era, that remains strong fuel economy and is a practical advantage when gasoline prices are high. This is a comfortable, efficient everyday driver, not a performance sedan.

How It Stacked Up Against the Competition

In 2007 the Corolla competed with the Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, Mazda3, Hyundai Elantra, Ford Focus, and Chevrolet Cobalt. The Civic and Mazda3 generally offered sharper handling and a more engaging drive. Some rivals offered more interior flair or stronger acceleration. The Corolla’s advantages were the ones that still matter at this mileage: a comfortable, easy ride, straightforward controls, excellent fuel economy, low running costs, strong resale, and a reliability reputation that led the class. It seated five, with a usable back seat and about 13.6 cubic feet of trunk space. Buyers who wanted a sporty compact often looked elsewhere; buyers who wanted a durable, inexpensive-to-operate commuter often landed here — and many of those cars were driven well past 200,000 miles, which is why a one-owner example with only 89,000 miles stands out.

Generation History

This Corolla belongs to the ninth generation, sold in the United States for the 2003 through 2008 model years. Compared with the prior (eighth) generation, it grew in size and refinement, with a longer wheelbase, more interior room, a quieter cabin, and a more mature sedan appearance, while retaining the proven 1.8-liter four-cylinder formula. Mid-cycle updates in the mid-2000s brought minor feature and equipment changes. The 2007 model year sits late in a well-settled generation, one year before the full 2009 redesign. It represents the mature, thoroughly familiar expression of this Corolla — simple, efficient, and built around longevity rather than fashion.

Trim-Specific Differences

Over the base CE, the LE added simulated wood interior trim, Optitron gauges, power windows, power door locks, and remote keyless entry. Air conditioning, a CD player, power mirrors, a height-adjustable driver’s seat, and a 60/40-split folding rear seat were part of the Corolla’s core equipment. The sport-oriented S trim used a body kit, fog lights, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel instead of the LE’s more comfort-focused appointments. Available options on the LE, depending on how the car was ordered, included cruise control, a sunroof, alloy wheels, upgraded audio, ABS, and additional airbags. This example is finished in Silver Streak Mica with gray cloth and is presented as a straightforward LE sedan; optional equipment should be confirmed on the car itself.

Reliability

The 1.8-liter 1ZZ-FE four-cylinder uses a metal timing chain rather than a rubber timing belt, so there is no scheduled timing-belt replacement. That engine, paired with Toyota’s durable four-speed automatic, is widely regarded as one of the most long-lived economy-car powertrains of its era. With regular oil and fluid service, these Corollas are known for remaining dependable daily drivers for well over 200,000 miles, which is why the model earned its “lasts with maintenance” reputation. At 89,000 miles — far below what is typical for a 2007 Corolla — this one-owner example is in unusually favorable territory. A pre-purchase inspection should still cover ordinary age items: cooling system, leaks, suspension, brakes, exhaust, air-conditioning performance, and underbody condition. Some 1ZZ-FE engines can use oil between changes, so oil level and consumption are worth checking. The Carfax lists four service records; buyers should review those entries and confirm that routine maintenance (including oil changes that may have been done at shops not always reported to Carfax) has been kept current. The mechanical reputation is excellent, but documented care and a current inspection still matter.

What the Experts Said

Period reviews treated the 2007 Corolla as a benchmark economy sedan rather than a stylish or sporty alternative:

• Edmunds called it “an agreeable economy car,” noting a user-friendly control layout, cabin materials that compared favorably with a more expensive Camry, a back seat spacious enough for adults, and easy-to-drive manners. Edmunds also stated honestly that the 126-horsepower engine provided only mediocre performance, while fuel economy was better than average for the class.
• Kelley Blue Book described the 1.8-liter engine as using “high-tech features to help it move quickly while sipping fuel at a miserly pace,” and said that even with the four-speed automatic the Corolla feels relatively quick on level ground, though it can struggle at high elevation or with a full load. KBB owners rate ninth-generation Corolla reliability at 4.8 out of 5, an above-average result.
• Consumer Reports has long rated the 2003–2008 Corolla’s reliability as above average, consistent with Toyota’s reputation for this generation as a low-drama, inexpensive-to-run compact.

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