Faults:

Radio knob came loose and was lost recently.

Some rust on rear fender wells and rocker panels in 2004.

Rear windshield washer repaired under warranty.

General Comments:

Interior and exterior are very good quality for the price.

Very good to excellent gas mileage.

Good heat, defrost and traction for cold Maine winters.

Faults:

First 200,000 miles were flawless!

Starter at 200,000 miles.

CV joints, half-shafts at 330,000 miles.

Transmission fluid leak from main seal at 350,000 miles. I have not repaired the leak, so add about a pint of transmission fluid per week.

General Comments:

This is the most dependable car I have ever owned. Just routine maintenance performed and it runs flawlessly on a 100 mile drive every day. I will buy another Toyota, either Corolla or Camry, though I don't think any new car will be as good as this old Corolla.

Faults:

Transmission-box brace was rusted off at the beginning, causing the transmission to sag (the car was bought in Scotland and had been parked on a main road for two years without being driven at all before I bought it).

The CD-player sometimes doesn't like CD's and spits them back out.

Other than that, this car has been remarkably trouble free.

General Comments:

This is my first Japanese car. I have driven mainly German and American cars in the past, and was attracted to the Corolla by the very positive reputation it has as a reliable commuter car. I found it to be precisely that, and a lot more pleasant to drive than I had anticipated. I have owned BMWs and Cadillacs, but I can say that I feel perfectly well accommodated in my little Toyota, which even seems to have a faint similarity with American cars in that it offers the same, American-style, overpowered power steering and light, sensitive controls.

The materials used inside do seem a bit tacky and "pachydermal" in style, and the ride manages to be both wallowy and bumpy at the same time - but then, this isn't a Cadillac after all.

It certainly is an interesting choice for an enthusiast of the obscure, individualistic car, when such a person needs a reliable commuter car.

Faults:

Exhaust manifold blew just after purchase.

Rattling in drivers door, can't find it.

Rear view mirror rattles.

Water pump leaks.

Key won't open trunk.

General Comments:

Handles great, steering is near flawless.

Comfortable, but can be a little noisy at high speeds (70+)

Smooth ride.

Faults:

Driver Side Electric Power Window failed at 60,000.

Rattling Noises from the interior at 60,000, which happened to be missing/broken door upholstery clips.

Muffler assembly at 70,000.

General Comments:

Very Reliable.

Never left me en-route.

Asks itself for any wearing out part/ service, well in time provided you understand its language.

Very economical, besides being powerful.

Comfortable in its class of vehicles.

Fit for driving in my country's road and tracks conditions. I call it jeecar (jeep cum car).

I love it.

Faults:

Rear stabilizer rod bush.

General Comments:

This car has offered me total reliability. I have been travelling 130 miles a day through a combination of city traffic and motorway miles for the last 3 years in this car, and have never once had it fail on me in any shape or form.

I have a small noise coming from the back attributed to the aforementioned bush, which I need to replace, but it's not a concern.

Maintain a regular oil change and you will not go wrong.