2010 Toyota Corolla XLE 1.8

Summary:

Terrible transmission and terrible engine

Faults:

At 142,000 km the transmission was damaged and I had to change it completely.

At 173,000 km a connecting rod of the engine broke and damaged a piston and monoblock. I had to change the engine completely.

General Comments:

It is the most prestigious car in the world, but it has been one of my worst cars. Now it's only half a car.

The performance of the car is bad.

There are no lights on the board and I added a high flow air filter to increase the response.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 6th April, 2018

15th Apr 2018, 03:31

What happened to the transmission?

Please let us know.

Thanks!!!

15th Apr 2018, 14:02

A Toyota Corolla is "the most prestigious car in the world"?

Horrifying news to Rolls, Bugatti and Maybach owners everywhere... ;)

In reply to 15th Apr 2018, 14:02

15th Apr 2018, 23:02

I think the original reviewer meant "most reliable" car in the world. Which the Corolla was at one point in the late 90s voted by many motoring magazines. I don't know if it still holds that title today.

In reply to 15th Apr 2018, 03:31

16th Apr 2018, 04:04

Started skating and hitting the change from 3rd to 4th.

When I took it to my friend's workshop, some plates had a lot of wear; did not come in the repair kit.

It was cheaper to make the complete change than to do the repair.

Greetings.

In reply to 15th Apr 2018, 14:02

16th Apr 2018, 04:08

I clarified that my comment is about the sedan.

Bugatti and Roll Royce are now sedans?

In reply to 15th Apr 2018, 23:02

16th Apr 2018, 07:07

That’s subjective to the actual owner really. The review car obviously was held in high regard by its owner. My first used car was bought a year before I even had a driver's license. Even my parents didn’t even know about that buy til they got home. My dad wasn’t real happy on seeing it at first, but said I negotiated it well. At that time (age 15), to me it held that very title. 1950 Plymouth tagged and running price, $50.00, purchased in 1968. So a 50 for 50. Waxed it, detailed and cherished it. Sold in 1972 for $300.00 to my high school teacher. That was my prestigious Rolls Royce in my mind at the time. In reality though you are right.

In reply to 16th Apr 2018, 04:08

16th Apr 2018, 13:54

A 2018 Rolls Royce (sedan) will run around $420,000 base profs before taxes. I would rather have a convertible version however.

In reply to 15th Apr 2018, 23:02

16th Apr 2018, 15:02

No, not anymore, Toyota quality started to slip in the late nineties.

2003 Toyota Corolla LE 1.8

Summary:

Very boring car, with correct reliability and good suspension

Faults:

Headlight bulbs.

Very high RPM when cold.

Little box door in dashboard, broken.

Loose exhaust.

General Comments:

Although this car is indeed reliable, it isn't at all impressive. My A Class is still more reliable, at much higher miles on the clock.

The Corolla feels cheap, the doors are light, and the finishing is similar to that of a Ford Escort, not more.

I have driven many cars, and like to drive quickly; something that's difficult to do with an automatic Corolla.

Minuses:

- Very loud engine, more so at high speeds.

- Too old a transmission design; only 4 forward gears, and it's focused on a dull kind of driving.

- Extremely poor mileage at high speeds - too high RPM, because of the bad gear ratios.

- Interior finishings.

- No stability control.

- No traction control.

- A very boring car.

Pluses:

- Very good independent suspension. Although the suspension is designed towards comfort, it has excellent stable and safe reactions. This is the best attribute of Corollas, and a good suspension is essential.

- Reliability, durability.

- A big and well designed boot.

- Interior comfort.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 8th October, 2012