The 1997 Toyota Carina E is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.6 litres and an output of 78 kW (106 hp).

The asking price is 1,200 €. That is 200 € (20%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,000 €. The estimate is based on 38 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 69%.

A private seller typically sells this model in about 4 days.

The odometer reads 364,261 km, which works out at about 12,000 km per year. The car was inspected 12/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 12/2026.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 700 € per year.

The original tyre size is 185/65 R14.

The seller is a private individual, Vehmaa.

The car has been for sale for 1 day since 24/08/2026.

Basic information

Registration number
SGY-859
Mileage
364,261 km
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Engine
1.6 l, Petrol
Model year
1997
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Grey
Tyre size
185/65 R14
Wheel size
14″
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
189459
Nettiauto ID
15942560

Technical details

Power
78 kW / 106 hp
Fuel consumption
7 l/100 km (extra-urban)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Kerb weight
1,260 kg
Gross weight
1,720 kg
Max towing weight
1,400 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,530 × 1,700 × 1,410 mm
Last inspection
12/2025

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

Asking price: 1,200 €

Above market price

Market price estimate 1,000 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 38 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Toyota Carina E, 1997) 2,060 €
  • High mileage −610 €
  • Body type: Hatchback −450 €
  • Market price estimate 1,000 €

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 12/2026

About 4 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 12/2025.

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The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Failure rate among cars of the same age

Of at least 25-year-old petrol passenger cars, 40.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (185,386 inspections, median mileage 254,000 km).

Sale periods

Private seller, Vehmaa, Varsinais-Suomi 1 day for sale
24/8/202625/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.

  • Base tax 233 €/yr
  • Driving power tax 0 €/yr
  • Total vehicle tax 233 €/yr

Base tax is based on gross weight (approx. 1720 kg).

Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).

Driver's age 45 yrs
  • Liability insurance220 €/yr
  • Comprehensive250 €/yr
  • Total insurance470 €/yr

≈ 39 €/mo

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Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.

TOYOTA CARINA E (1992–1998) · 1.6

Tyre sizes for this car

  • 185/65 R14 Original
  • 195/60 R15 Recommended
  • 175/70 R14 Recommended

Wheel sizes for this car

14″
15″

Original wheel size: 14″

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Frequently asked questions about this car

Which car has the registration SGY-859?

SGY-859 is a 1997 Toyota Carina E with 364,261 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 1,200 €.

How much does Toyota Carina E cost?

Toyota Carina E is for sale at 1,200 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 1,000 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 1 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 24/08/2026.

Has this car been on the market before?

No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 1997.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 364,261 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 12/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How common is a 1997 Toyota in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 3,366 Toyota passenger cars first used in 1997 in traffic use in Finland. That is 22.5 % of all cars first used that year, making it the most common brand of that year among 25 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (97.9 %). The figure is a snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Tow bar. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 233 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the driving power tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 185/65 R14.

Where is Toyota Carina E located?

The car is located in Varsinais-Suomi (Vehmaa, Varsinais-Suomi).

How much does the car cost to keep per year?

The estimate is 703 € per year: vehicle tax 233 €, insurance 470 €. Insurance and energy are estimates; vehicle tax is calculated from the car's own data.

Who is selling this car?

The seller is Private seller (Vehmaa).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.