Faults:

Exhaust fell off rusted threw.

General Comments:

Great car drove for three years never had it break down. Only problem was clogged fuel filter and muffler fell off. Also had to replace the rear struts, but it's still a great car and gets 38mpg even with 210,000 miles on it.

Faults:

Had to get new tire when rim was bent in accident.

General Comments:

I looked for a car for about 3 months. I went through nearly 80 cars until I found this car. Originally I was looking for a Honda accord with 160k or so, but when I found this car even with its high mileage I knew it was the one.

With over 200k most cars wouldn't be something I would even look at, but the last owner kept proper maintenance and this thing is beautiful! It drives, sounds, and looks a lot newer then its age. Most of my friends believe it is a 90 something when they drive in it. Its engine just keeps going and going.

This car isn't really powerful at 90hp it doesn't have great pickup, it goes and can cruise at 70 nicely so and get 28mpg easy, but with 4 people in the car your going to have to give room for it to accelerate when pulling into traffic. I think a Manual would operate a lot better, it isn't a heavy car and I think the speed could have to do with it's gearing.

The inside is very comfortable with lots of room and easy to use controls.

It is also a very reliable car. It has been run off the road twice, once its previous drive ran it into a ditch during the winter and it went into some woods due to high speeds, but other than a few minor scratches that I'm working on buffing out and a few minor dents it is no worse for the ware. It's TCO has been very low so far.

Faults:

The Clutch Disk wore out

The Pilot bearing was replaced

Water-pump leaked, and was Replaced

CV Joint replaced.

General Comments:

For an AWD car, low to the ground, it has been the best winter vehicle I have driven. I Beats my 4WD truck without a doubt. It is near impossible to get this car stuck in a snowbank, or on ice in a steep alley. Driving in the winter with this car is easier than walking.

The car handles very good on corners at a faster speed than what I should be going at. The 1.6L has more than enough power to climb steep back roads on mountain sides.

The interior is free of junk. I am 6'5" and Its somewhat comfortable.

The inside is cheap looking, but it makes it feel more sportier and reliable, knowing there isn't knobs to break and distracting gauges.

The air conditioning loads the engine down bad, and the shifter is too long for me.

Faults:

I have replaced the clutch and the timing belt, but that was at 204,000 miles.

The driver's side window won't roll up without a helping hand, but again, this only started to happen a year ago.

Earlier repairs included replacing struts, front wheel bearings, and the starter. Mechanics have called it a "funny little car," but I have loved it!

General Comments:

This is my first and only car. I have driven it across the United States and back. It has lived through sweltering Southern California summers and frigid Upstate New York and Utah winters.

I am amazed at how well it handles for being 16 years old and with 211,000 miles on it. I am still able to zip around town and squeeze through the tightest spaces with ease. The engine often runs so quiet, passengers have been surprised it's even on.

The dashboard has cracked, the trunk leaks, the "LO" control on the air doesn't work, but the heater and A/C still kicks, and it still looks cute and sporty.

After having this car for so long and having it run so well, I am sold on Toyota.