2002 Toyota Corolla Altis review from Indonesia
"A great car!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Battery was replaced after 1 1/2 years.
Driver side power window went dead after 2 years (U$100 with labor).
Squeaking sound from the front suspension or chassis. Re lubed and no problems so far.
Noisy A/C compressor. Re oiled compressor. Problem disappeared ($50).
Noisy engine at low rpm. Due to the fact that the engine doesn't use a floating or spring loaded belt tensioner.
General comments?
This is a great car! I have the pre VVT-i engine and so far, it performs like a champ.
Quick and nimble for urban driving.
Fuel efficient for a 1.8 liter engine.
Very reliable, easy maintanence, cheap spare parts, cheap labour cost here in Indonesia, plenty of Toyota dealerships around the city.
Manual tranny is a joy to drive! Very smooth gear changing, especially after filing it up with Red Line MT-90 Synthetic Oil, highly recommended!
Power steering is smooth and light.
Handles OK, but because of its high ground clearance, a little body roll when cornering at high speeds. But this is an economy car and not a sports car.
The cabin is spacious, the rear seat is spacious, and so is the trunk.
A very smooth car and a joy to drive and own!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 gas 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 23000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
| Date of Entry | 27th April, 2005 |