Faults:

Just the started blew on me once with ample warning signs. It has been an angel otherwise.

General Comments:

Extremely rugged and well built in its class for the year 1997. good paint job and strong suspension. I have had it for 2 years now and have absoltely no complains - handles all seasons well and has a sober appeal! Well Done ToYoTa!!

Faults:

The brakes started to wear out at about 90000.

General Comments:

The car handles very well. It is very reliable, the interior is OK for a 12 year old car, the acceleration and economy is good, and the economy is about 12.3km/l. It has a good driving experience.

Faults:

Had to replace headlights & tail lights.

The light in the dashboard has gone out.

Nothing beyond the norm!

General Comments:

Absolutely love this car. My only issue is the growing family doesn't all fit anymore.

I am looking forward to giving this car to my daughter when she gets her license, knowing she won't have a piece of crap on her hands!

Faults:

I still have trouble with the water pump (but not a big deal, I can survive... I don't change it, no need).

I changed the washer pump (20$) and I fixed it myself.

General Comments:

It's an excellent car, I never had the problems with the cars like Toyota (my first car in Canada - I'm European - was a Dodge Caravan... a lemon, after I bought a Toyota Tercel, not only one problem and I used it one year).

With my Corolla, I know that I have to put the gas and do not forget to change the oil. It have a standard transmission... it's not a very strong car, it's a little and inexpensive car.

Two words for you, if you prefer the reliability to the comfort : TRY IT!

Faults:

Absolutely nothing has gone wrong with this car.

General Comments:

If you are looking for a car that will get you from A to B, stop looking. The older Corolla's (pre-1998) are the absolute most reliable cars you will ever find.

We bought my mom's 97 Corolla a couple years ago and it has been nothing but great. The car is solid like a tank (no rattles, play in the suspension, etc.), super reliable and cheap to run.

The 1.6liter engine mated to the 3speed automatic transmission is pretty slow, but extremely reliable and shifts amazingly smooth. So far I have only done basic maintenance on this car (changed spark plugs and oil & filter and air filter). The engine does not burn or leak one drop of oil.

Personally I would recommend buying a 5 speed model though since the gas mileage is drastically better, and it has a lot more pep than the automatic. I've owned a couple Toyota's already and I will never ever buy anything else... ever.

Faults:

None.

General Comments:

This car is incredible, its reliability is amazing.

Pro's for this vehicle:

As long as you keep it maintained (oil changes, transmission fluids, other fluids), the car will run without any problems. On average I get 34/38 mpg which is awesome.

Cons:

I have found this vehicle to be a bit conservative on space.

Another negative thing, which scares me to death, is merging on to highways; it has no pickup speed. After a while I get used to the fear of death when enter a highway entrance ramp. I will drive my baby till she dies :' (

Faults:

Until now, i have NO PROBLEMS with this car.

General Comments:

This car is very reliable. However, parts that have to be removed because they are used (my car has more than 200000 km) are not cheap. On the other hand, these parts are very strong and they do not fall apart before their time has come.

It is not a very quick car, but it does not need very much diesel. I need only 6 litres of diesel for 100 km.

It is also a very comfortable car.