Faults:

Gearbox and carburettor are worn (car has travelled a high mileage), but they just keep on going!

The only repair I've had done is the replacement of the rear suspension struts, which was to be expected at this mileage.

General Comments:

This is the cheapest model Corolla (3 door hatch), so it doesn't have any fancy features (didn't even come with a radio), but this is my first car and reliability and low running costs are what matter most to me, and boy is this car reliable!

Starts first time, every time, even on cold winter mornings when the car is parked outside and covered in a thick layer of ice.

Interior is comfortable, but only just big enough for me (I'm 6'4").

Ride is firm and handling is superb (the suspension in many New Zealand Toyotas is tuned by world Formula 1 champion Chris Amon) - handles like a sports car rather than an economy hatchback - virtually no body roll around corners.

The only problem with this car? The 1300cc engine is pretty gutless, but what do you expect!

Faults:

Rust on the driver's side and the seats are uncomfortable.

General Comments:

When I get out of college I'm going to completely redo the car from the inside out. Plus, a new paint job.

Faults:

Rust.

The seats are uncomfortable.

General Comments:

It has been a great car and when I get out of college I'm going to do some performance stuff to it.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

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!

Faults:

Sun roof motor has died twice.

Lots of rust.

Saftey belt buckle fell apart.

General Comments:

This was an AWESOME car 9 years ago when I bought it. I still really like it. I have been in 3 pretty serious accidents and have not been hurt at all.

Faults:

Nothing but the starter at 110,000 miles.

General Comments:

An excellent car, not very exciting to look at but drives like a brand new car even though it has 128,000 miles on it and it looks like a brand new car. Not a rattle in it. No one can build a car as reliable as Toyota.