A high performance bargain, very reliable
The rear windows flew off, that was in the span of one month.
This car is seriously quick and handle like it's on rails. It's a shame they have stopped making corrolla GTI's.
I had this car for 10,0000 miles and did not service it once and thrashed the car, but it never gave up on me once.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 17th June, 2003
If you're after a cheap and quick car, you can't go wrong here
Economy lights on the dashboard no longer work properly - That's it!!
Reliability - Unbelievable!! I have done nearly 100,000 miles in this car and it has never let me down. Obviously I have had to replace brake pads, tires & exhaust, but that's all. Every MOT test it has gone straight through without failing. For a car that's 13 years old I find this quite incredible.
Performance - Very good. It's the same engine as the mk1 MR2 with the Toyota Variable Induction System fitted. Basically this acts a bit like a mini turbo and kicks in at just under 5,000rpm. In first & second gears it gives you a nice kick. 0-60 time is just over 8 seconds and it will easily do 120Mph.
Handling - OK. The suspension setup is probably a bit soft for my liking, but in turn this makes for a very comfortable ride. Also the power steering is a tad to light.
Interior - Excellent. Dashboard is well set out with lots of informative dials e. g oil pressure, battery charge etc. The seats still look like new and are showing no signs of wear & tear. I love the width adjuster on the drivers seat. Electrics all still work fine i.e. windows, sunroof & mirrors, although the economy lights on the dashboard no longer work properly (as mentioned above).
Overall - This car has truly amazed me. I drive it hard and it justs keeps going & going. Fuel economy is also outstanding.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 28th November, 2002
Nothing.
Great all rounder, but definitely would not leave a Golf GTI 8/16v on the road (I've owned all 3).
Mine was well modified but gets a little boring when driving hard on country roads. Lowering it puts it on tracks, and a set of 17" makes it look like the mutts nutz. If you don't drive too hard buy it!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 31st May, 1999
22nd Jun 2001, 07:00
Mine wipes the floor with a standard Golf GTi and is not far behind a Golf V6
So there... and they sound far nicer.