Summary:
Very boring car, with correct reliability and good suspension
Faults:
Headlight bulbs.
Very high RPM when cold.
Little box door in dashboard, broken.
Loose exhaust.
General Comments:
Although this car is indeed reliable, it isn't at all impressive. My A Class is still more reliable, at much higher miles on the clock.
The Corolla feels cheap, the doors are light, and the finishing is similar to that of a Ford Escort, not more.
I have driven many cars, and like to drive quickly; something that's difficult to do with an automatic Corolla.
Minuses:
- Very loud engine, more so at high speeds.
- Too old a transmission design; only 4 forward gears, and it's focused on a dull kind of driving.
- Extremely poor mileage at high speeds - too high RPM, because of the bad gear ratios.
- Interior finishings.
- No stability control.
- No traction control.
- A very boring car.
Pluses:
- Very good independent suspension. Although the suspension is designed towards comfort, it has excellent stable and safe reactions. This is the best attribute of Corollas, and a good suspension is essential.
- Reliability, durability.
- A big and well designed boot.
- Interior comfort.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 8th October, 2012