Faults:

Alternator went at 100,000 miles (as I was told).

Bearings began squeaking at 140k (never fixed).

Interior passenger door handle broke off at 160k.

Starter was replaced at 170k.

A/C has never worked.

Amber/corner lights also have never worked.

General Comments:

An extremely reliable car, but not a lot more! You will get what you should expect with a Corolla.

My problem with the corolla is its extreme lack of stability! Particularly on the freeway, I can't say I feel safe in this car. And when its raining outside I find myself driving like a grandmother. My head almost touching the windshield desperately trying to spot any upcoming puddles of water to avoid the frightening feeling of hydroplaning.

Faults:

Clutch began to slip at 115,000 miles.

Fuel pump stopped working at 130,000 miles.

General Comments:

Car still provides a smooth ride. Leg room in the back seat is OK. Accommodates five adults comfortably.

Other than replacing the clutch and the fuel pump this car has been trouble-free.

There may be other cars more fun to drive, but this is a highly reliable and fuel thrifty car.

Before this one, I had a 1989 Corolla. It had 198,000 miles when I sold it and still was running great.

Faults:

Timing belt needed to be replaced (137000 miles). I know it's a maintenance item, but it's relatively expensive for an economy car like this - I wish it came with a timing chain as in the 1998+ models.

Rear passenger door lock does not operate with the driver door switch. Manual operation works.

Windshield wiper nozzle was clogged when I bought the car.

Head and tail lights burnt out a couple of times.

Reverse does not work for a tape in the cassette player. I put the other side in and use fast-forward.

Front end squeaks now (at 155000 miles). Was told it was due to a bearing or some bent part in the bearing that was rubbing against something else. Mechanic said it was safe to drive and that it was not the struts or the suspension.

General Comments:

Bought this car at 137000 miles, now has 155000 miles and feels like it would last another 100k miles.

The interior is somewhat noisy, but I hear from other people that Honda Civics are worse than this car. It's an economy get-around-town car, so personally I am not too bothered by it.

My best feature about this car is its light weight and excellent brakes. Car can stop within any distance if necessary.

Steering is light and responsive. The interior is comfortable for short journeys, but I had a back ache for the first month after buying the car. Got used to the discomfort after that.

Very good on gas, 27 MPG+ in all city driving. Small gas tank too, so very easy on the wallet.

Heat, AC and all electrical accessories are working perfectly even at this mileage unlike many American cars. This alone is worth the extra price you pay initially.

I feel very confident in being able to drive this car anywhere. Unless I trade it in, I could keep this car for another five years without major maintenance.