Tom 
1997 Toyota Corolla Sedan DX 4dr Sedan
An Old Reliable Friend
 I bought my 1997 Corolla back in 2005 with under 60,000 miles.  Today it has over 266,000 miles.  The car has been a stalwart companion over the last 10+ years.  Up until 2 years ago the only maintenance items were changing the brakes, battery and tires.  I will say the A/C broke a few years into the purchase, and I never got it fixed, but you get used to that.  Over the last few years had to put an alternator, serpentine belt, spark plug wires and starter; but considering the first 180,000 miles of ownership went so smooth, I guess it is to be expected.  I would recommend this car to anyone who is looking for something simple, no nonsense and needs a reliable ride.