2000 Toyota Corolla CE

Summary:

Overrated and Unreliable

Faults:

Engine rebuilt by Toyota at 59,000 miles.

Engine light on - oxygen sensor replaced per computer diagnostic, but came back on.

Transmission shifts harshly, even after transmission service. Engagement into drive or reverse is very abrupt as well.

Paint is very thin - chips and scratches easily.

General Comments:

Wife bought new before we were married. Previously owned a 1990 Corolla that was much more reliable.

Great fuel economy.

Poor feature/price ratio.

Overrated vehicle.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 24th June, 2004

1st Jul 2004, 14:36

I have owned a 1973 Corolla, a 1979 Celica, a 1984 Tercel, a 1986 Supra, and currently own a 1997 Camry, and NEVER had to overhaul an engine on any of them after driving hundreds of thousands of miles. Sounds to me like the owner of this vehicle didn't do proper maintenance, particularly oil changes, which will lead to premature engine wear.

2nd Oct 2004, 18:59

I would like to say something to the first person that listed a comment here. Don't assume that the person hasn't taken care of the car or done regular maintenance on it. Sometimes there are problems with the engine like in my case. There was nothing that I could have done and I did my regular maintenance and oil changes. The Piston Rings were faulty in the car and there's nothing that could have been done, but have the engine rebuilt which is what I had to do. Luckily it was covered under warranty. On top of that, I've had many other problems and I've had them since I bought the car. This car is a lemon. I am not impressed with this car. It's too bad because Toyota has an excellent reputation and I'd hate to see them lose that because of all the flaws of the later model cars.

8th Oct 2006, 21:35

I have a Toyota 2000 Corolla, it now has 60K miles on it. I have taken it back to the dealer for the same problem, at least 3 times. It is burning a quart of oil every 2 weeks. They said that they replaced the valve guide seals under warranty, but now the warranty is up. And now the car still burns more oil. So I contacted Toyota National and they said since the warranty is up they don't have to do anything. Nice customer relations, huh? Never will I buy another one, this was my second, the first was much better. Good luck.

2000 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8 V4

Summary:

As reliable as reliable can get

Faults:

The car needed alignment soon after I got it. Dealer did it without any problem at no cost.

General Comments:

The car is surprisingly quick for its engine. However, the greatest thing about this car is its reliability. It has always started, and I have never had to do anything special to it. I had bought extra warranty on it, but have not had to use it as of yet.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd October, 2003

2000 Toyota Corolla 1.9

Summary:

The first and last Toyota I will ever own

Faults:

An easier question would be what hasn't gone wrong with this car? For the first few months, it did fine then the problems started. The power windows on the driver side worked when they felt like it. Cruise control fails when taking long trips. I have had the brakes replaced 3 times since buying the car. The steering wheel rattles whenever I get over 50 MPH. The car has no power at all. The shock absorbers were replaced last year and need replaced again. Of course every time I take it in, the dealership says it must be something I did because Toyota's are such great cars.

General Comments:

I bought this car because for years I had heard how reliable Toyota was. I think from now on, I am going to stick with my American cars. My 1988 Ford Escort was old and ugly and had a lot of miles on it, but it never let me down the way this car has and the dealership is rude and condescending to me every time I go there.

I cannot get rid of this lemon fast enough.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 27th August, 2003

13th Sep 2003, 01:09

Cruise control? Power windows? You want a reliable Toyota? Don't try to turn it into a Mercedes Benz.

5th Apr 2004, 23:35

Having the problems you mentioned and only 46,000 miles? I agree that that is unacceptable, especially for a great reputation Toyota receives. What is this world coming to? You can't even drive a Toyota for 50,000 miles anymore without problems? What a shame. My Volvo has over 200,000 miles and the power windows still work.

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