Faults:

Replaced timing belt at 100,000 miles the 1st time. At 200,000, replaced timing belt and idler. Clutch was replaced about 160,000 miles. Replaced hoses at 200,000 miles and charged anti freeze for the 1st time, along with new Toyota spark plug wires.

General Comments:

Excellent on gas, 40mpg or better since purchased.

Replaced tires every 100,000 miles at a cost of 4 tires for $100.00.

Car never has had an alignment rack since leaving Japan in 1991.

Always started right up; a dependable friend.

Faults:

I have had this car for almost two years now and it has a bad valve, which it had since I bought the car. But to have a burnt valve and only be running on 3 cylinders, it has been the toughest car I ever owned. This problem arose possibly because the previous owner hadn't taken such great care of it. That being said, it will have to suffice a bit longer until I find something else. There are times, especially on cold starts, where the car has a slow time shifting, but once it is warm I would put it against any car I have previously owned; just can't beat a Toyota. Currently, the problem has worsened: with the car burning a little more oil and fuel economy worsening but still driving fine.

The seats also aren't in such great condition due to increased wear over the years, but that's expected. Also, don't expect this thing to be a family car it is mainly a "gas-mizer".

The only thing I wish the car had was five gears, because even though it has a bad cylinder, it screams for a fifth gear if it's been taken care of!

General Comments:

The paint on these cars is also remarkable, especially since it is about 13 years old.

Tread wear is great!

Acceleration is better with a manual, but it doesn't really like going too much over 70mph.

I use this car for commuting around campus and it has well earned its keep.

For as easy and cheap as it is to maintain these cars, I wish I had three more just to replace this one! They take a beating and then some...

Faults:

I have had to replace the front axle and back shocks in the past year.

Since the day I bought it, I've had to put in a quart of oil everytime I put gasoline in it. It burns a lot of oil.

When I use the turn signal, the brights flash for a second.

General Comments:

This car still has great acceleration and brakes fairly well.

It is a car for teens. It is fairly inexpensive to replace most parts and gets great gas mileage. I've driven this things cross country on numerous occasions and it hasn't left me stranded yet!

Faults:

Just normal wear out parts like brakes, clutch, struts, etc...

General Comments:

This car will not die! I have done minimal maintenance to this car and it runs perfect.

No question to whether it will start or not. Amazingly reliable!

156,000 miles and you can't even feel or hear it idle.

Does burn a little oil, perhaps a quart per oil change. Seats aren't all that bad.

I'm 6' 1" and I fit in the seat nicely. Easy to use controls.

When something does break/wear out, it's pretty easy to fix.

I did my brakes, O2 sensor replacement, and tune up myself very easily.

I suggest an intake cone. I used one and it helped out the little tough guy when the AC ran and helped out gas mileage as well.