Faults:

The battery died after seven years.

The starter died after seven years.

The timing belt is needed to change after 160,000 kilometers.

The head gasket has oil leak after 160,000 kilometers.

General Comments:

This car came with the most basic accessories.

It doesn't have air conditioning.

Therefore, driving in summer is pretty hot.

With a soft suspension, and thick tires (original 155/80R13) it gives a pretty comfortable ride.

Because of the soft suspension and thick tires, the body roll is quite serious when you turn.

Faults:

Squeaky brakes.

General Comments:

The seats are a little uncomfortable. However this car is unbelievable value. It never breaks down and is still going after 1/4 million kilometres. All the interior parts are easy to replace especially the stereo system. Fuel economy is excellent and running costs are low. I recommend this car to anyone in the market for a cheap Toyota.

Faults:

The rear tail lights suffer from water leak.. This is can be easily sorted with 5 minutes work.

General Comments:

This car was produced in two model's early spec and late spec. stick with the late spec. This has extra power in the engine and a better interior.

For it's age and engine size this car is very fast. Beating most 2.0l of today. It need to be revved to gain the extra power.

The whole car is built well, the seats and dash are A1, 11 years later. Just watch for rust on unloved car's under the arches and by the sunroof.

Faults:

I have not had any significant problems with this car & I have replaced a number of parts that one would expect to wear out after 110,000 miles, like the clutch, brakes, water pump, hoses, etc.

General Comments:

Since 10,000 miles, this car is jerky when first driving it when the engine is cold.

Faults:

Nothing serious at all, but I have only had it a little while.

General Comments:

This is an EXCELLENT, reliable car. It has nice performance features on it too. Overall it is a great car for performance, gas mileage, looks, and even more than any of them is reliability.

Faults:

With low miles at the time of purchase I have only performed normal maintenance. At 60,000 miles I changed the timing belt, drive belts, filters and brakes.

General Comments:

No rust on my car as earlier Toyotas did. Still a solid car for being 10 years old. Still achieving gas mileage close to 36 on the highway. Also the interior is still in good shape.

Most parts such as bumper covers and light replacements are only available at a dealer so costs for repair will be high if an accident does occur.

Faults:

I changed the brake discs, and part of the exhaust system.

General Comments:

Small in the back seats and has a little small trunk, but it is an excellent and economical car.

The only thing is that I find the radius of the turns VERY large. But that's all.

Faults:

Just normal wear and tear items.

General Comments:

I learned to drive a stick on this car and it still has its original clutch!

The car has never not started on me and it has always gotten me where I needed to go.

Even without the all wheel drive engaged it was still great in the snow!

My husband thinks it's hard to service (he does the work himself, oil, etc). But it's still running great!

Faults:

Nothing during my period of ownership. Has now covered 70,000miles of which I have done the last 25,000.

General Comments:

Superb dealers if a little expensive.

Power delivery is a bit peaky but I can't complain about the flat out performance.