What are the options for replacing a driver door for corolla 97 model?
so, one time my buddy borrowed my 97 Corolla and let’s just say, he had a little “accident” with the driver door. it looked like a crumpled soda can after that. I was like, great, now what?
I found out I had a few options. first, junkyards are a goldmine for parts. you can get a door that still works for cheap. But be careful, the paint might not match, so you could end up with a half-blue, half-silver ride.
then, there’s always aftermarket doors. I heard they’re kinda hit or miss. and if you’re feeling fancy, you could go for the dealer option, but your wallet might cry a little.
what did you guys do when you had to replace parts? any funny stories?
I ve had a 97 Corolla for years and when my door got dented I ended up hitting a junkyard it was like a treasure hunt finding parts for it
Consider checking online too you might get lucky with some great deals
I remember swapping my old Corolla door a few years back in Seattle it was a sunny day and the junkyard had tons of options. You can go with used doors from the scrapyard which are super affordable or try online marketplaces for better deals.
Then there’s the whole aftermarket route which can be iffy but hey it works sometimes. Just make sure you check the paint match if you care.
I remember swapping my Corolla’s door in my garage here in California. Found a decent secondhand one for 100 bucks. Just had to repaint it but it was simple. You can also check junkyards they often have hidden gems.
I’ve seen some crazy prices for new ones though so watch out.
I did a door swap on my friend’s 97 Corolla last summer in a junkyard in Texas It was surprisingly simple found a perfect match for like fifty bucks
You can go for a used one from a wrecking yard or check online for aftermarket options too I’ve seen some decent ones on eBay or Craigslist
Just gotta make sure it’s the right color or be ready to paint it later either way it’s gonna be an adventure with some laughs along the way
I have replaced my Corolla 97 door before it was a hassle but worth it found a junkyard gem for 50 bucks
You can go aftermarket but the fit might be off just not worth the headache if you ask me
Good luck either way
I used to have a 97 Corolla in Toronto and my driver door was a mess. I found a junkyard nearby and they had a few options for like 100 bucks. It’s hit or miss but worth checking out.
Some places sell new doors but that’s pricey. I ended up just using the junkyard one. Did the job just fine.
I once had to replace my Corolla door in a junkyard in California. I found a decent used one for just 50 bucks. It was a pain painting it but saved me tons.
I ve heard some people go for aftermarket options which can be iffy. Genuine parts might be pricey but last longer I guess. Just depends on your budget.
So I had a 97 Corolla back in college in Texas and the driver door got bashed in one weekend at a party. I ve replaced the door twice myself and it was pretty straightforward. You could try junkyards for cheap options or even eBay if you’re feeling adventurous. I found good ones on Facebook Marketplace too so just hunt around. Keeps it all interesting when you’re fixing up an old car
I’ve replaced my driver door on a '97 Corolla twice it’s not too hard if you have tools and a bit of patience.
Local junkyard options were clutch for me.
I remember fixing my 97 Corolla a few years back in my garage in Ohio. It’s like you either hunt down a used door from a junkyard or spring for aftermarket parts. I’ve found those online deals are sometimes too good to be true. Definitely worth checking local listings though. Paint matching can be a nightmare honestly but it’s doable.
I ve had my 97 Corolla since high school and let me tell you about door problems.
You can go for a junkyard find or grab a new one from a site like eBay.
Honestly both routes can be a headache but it’s part of the experience right.
They really don’t make cars like they used to.