Faults:

There's a rattling noise that comes from somewhere in the dash, but it's easy to tune out and it's not constant.

The cover for one of the center dash compartments came half off, but it was covered by my warranty.

The window rattles a bit if I'm driving on the highway with it down a couple inches, but I don't know- that may be how it is with all cars. I've never owned anything other than a Corolla.

These are the only problems I've had as of yet. I love driving my car!

The seats are so comfortable, and it's a good thing, since I drive 100+ miles a day 5 days a week.

It's also incredibly roomy and the trunk space is more than adequate.

My favorite part of the car is how well it handles accelerating around turns.

The only minor problem is that on the highway you can't tell when you're speeding since the ride is so smooth. Sure, that's where cruise control comes in handy, but I've got a lead foot and it feels great to fly past all the other cars. Sometimes I'll think I'm going 75 mph and I'm going 90-95mph.

What sucks is that since I drive on the highway so much, the front end of my car is all chipped up. All the other cars and trucks kick up a lot of rocks and pebbles, and I tend to follow a bit close. But that's my own fault.

The car's also got a great sound system.

The two thing I wish the car had is a sunroof and the ability to open the trunk with the key-less entry.

General Comments:

It's an awesome, reliable car.

It's very comfortable with 6 way seat adjustment.

It was a pretty good deal.

Faults:

Weatherstripping around driver's door starting to wear from entry and exit...no way to avoid rubbing against it! Headlights could be better, but re-aiming them should help.

General Comments:

This is, without question, the finest small car on the market and arguably one of the world's finest cars, period. Fit and finish on this California-built car are up to Lexus standards. Even the interior oozes quality, with a cavernous back seat to boot. The new-for-2003 version doesn't leave you feeling like you've just bought a rental car. In fact, it looks and drives much like my dad's 2000 Avalon. Viewed head-on, it's a dead ringer for an Avalon. Those looking for a seat-of-your-pants driving experience are better off looking at a Focus SVT, Jetta or Neon R/T. As nice as this car is, the driving experience is a bit sterile, substituting quick reflexes for a more neutral, user-friendly feel. The Chrysler K-car-style rear axle beam certainly doesn't cry "performance." But for longevity, quality and resale value, the Corolla simply cannot be beat.