Faults:

I have performed typical upkeep on the car.The water pump went bad. Replaced front axle boot due to tearing. Recaro style seat has worn and fenders and sunroof have rusted (been fixed).

General Comments:

This car is very reliable, and VERY fun to drive. The 7,200 RPM red-line and five speed make this car quick off the line and always has power on tap for the downshift. Handles very well, though could be a little tighter. This could easily be achieved through some tuning changes. Summer car is an 86 MR2 with same engine. If you don't need a lot of space I recomend the MR2. Mid engine, rear wheel drive, and much tighter.

Faults:

Body has rusted out progressively.

Electrical problem causing alternator to be replaced 4 times.

Ignition coil has been replaced twice.

Rear brakes (drums) seized up and were replaced.

General Comments:

Excellent performance: handles incredibly well in corners and is very fast!

Car is great on gas; you can get around 500+ kilometers per tank.

Other than the few problems listed, the car has been extremely reliable.

Faults:

Troubles already present when I bought:

Two rear speakers don't work

The rear defroster electric connection broken

Air vent for windshield did not work.

Troubles I had after I bought:

Practically nothing, except

1) A headlight bulb replacement

2) Muffler got rusted and came off!

3) The cloth covering for the roof started to come off a little, mainly because of high heat in summer

4) A door handle plastic piece had to be replaced.

General Comments:

Very reliable, compact, easy to drive, economical car. I love it. I regret it not having air conditioning!

March 2002: I came out without even a scratch when car's passenger side was crushed badly by another car that hit at 45mph. My corolla badly hurt : (

October 2002: I and my friend came unhurt when another car bumped on the back at a low speed. No damages to my car's bumper!

I simply love my Toyota corolla. After the first accident, the back wheel on passenger side had tilted a little, but still it runs at 70-75 mph on freeway without any trouble or drift. I have not replaced oil for months and months, and literally I have spent cash only for gas. Still no problem.

Even at this age, the car starts in one go. Till date, in spite of my zero maintenance, the car never left me in any trouble on the road. It runs like a rock. I love Toyota. Absolutely reliable and value for money. I paid $1500 for this car when I bought it.

The dash board is really very user-friendly and very intuitive. You don't need a Masters to figure out how to increase bass or where to look for volume control!

The engine and everything under the hood is really clean, no rust or oil spill. The body is also in good shape, no rust. The paint is almost gone on many places, as the car is not garaged.

Overall, as a student, I enjoyed every moment with my corolla. No wonder, Toyota beats other small cars. I would love to buy another corolla.