2007 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8 from North America
Summary:
One of the best cars I've ever owned. Reliable, safe, and a gas sipper!
Faults:
Nothing major has gone wrong with my Corolla. It is the epitome of dependability.
General Comments:
I love my Corolla. Cheap to maintain, just keep its oil changes up and service the brakes. Here in the Northeast, I go through struts and front-end components more often than say someone likely would down south or out in the midwest. But the car still starts, runs, and drives every single day. I use it to commute for work, I use it to explore aimlessly, I use it on long trips. There's some things to be aware of when purchasing a used Corolla, but overall I'd say it's in my top 3 most reliable cars I've ever owned.
Now currently at a smidge over 216k, original engine and transmission. Tire wear is minimal, oil and coolant consumption on mine luckily is very minimal without any excessive use. The engine runs as smooth as Day 1. It does occasionally make the VVT-i rattle sound upon warm start. It sometimes has a longer crank time when warm as well (there has been TSB's on this and many comments of other owners on solutions--do a Google search and ye shall find). No check-engine lights in the 17k or so I've driven the car.
I have owned it for almost one full year and do a LOT of driving. This car has seen some miles and still is as faithful as the day I bought it for short money. Buy a Corolla of any generation if you can! You probably won't regret it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th October, 2021
10th Oct 2021, 02:32
This is the kind vehicle Toyota built their reputation on - good stuff :)