1998 Toyota Corolla LE 1.8L
Summary:
Best car I have owned
Faults:
Nothing.
General Comments:
This has been a great car for us, in fact the most reliable car I have owned in 30 years. Only had to change the oil and put gas in it.
Unfortunately it is now using oil, but not burning it and not leaking it, so I can't determine where it is going, but I have to add about 1 litre a month or every 1800 kms.
There is very minor rust over the rear wheel wells.
The 5spd is fairly peppy, although it does lose power on climbs in the mountains.
Mileage is about 45 mpg (Canadian) and we do mostly highway driving.
Seats are reasonably comfortable, but lack support on long drives.
We have literally not spent any money on repairs; only tires, wiper blades, replaced the windshield twice, and oil changes.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 18th May, 2010
5th Oct 2009, 19:11
If this identical review with the mileage, mechanical problems, etc. had been posted with the words 'Chevrolet Cobalt' substituted for 'Toyota Corolla', it would have ended with 'this car sucks and I will never buy American again'.
Wake up folks. Just because the cars are built here, doesn't mean the corporate money, company dividends, and research and development investment stays here. At least GM and Ford cars are built and owned by companies based in North America.
Chrysler's now owned by Fiat.