Faults:

The car had rattling noise at 3000 miles caused by bolt that came loose in door panel. Air fuel sensor seized into exhaust manifold at 5397 miles. Air fuel sensor seized into exhaust manifold at 5419 miles. During test drive check engine light re-lit again for another malfunctioning sensor.

General Comments:

This was an OK car until recently. But it seems as though it was poorly built as things are beginning to fall apart and malfunction on it. Since everything is still under warranty, it hasn't cost me anything extra yet. Beyond that it still does get excellent gas mileage and the dealer has definitely tried to get the car back working again. However, after I got my first check engine light at 5397 miles, it hasn't gone off. Everytime they fix something, something else breaks. So, it has been in the shop for the past week as new things break or break again. This is definitely something that I didn't expect from Toyota as my old Ford never had any of these issues.

Faults:

No Problems. This car was PERFECT until the transporter from port to dealer dinged the edge of the hood chipping the paint to the metal. Made by the UAW in California like ALL US Corollas, this car has a high-tech metallic paint job with free clear coat (don't pay the dealer for it, the factory does them all except white cars which get extra coats). It replaces a big Chrysler LHS and I'm 6'1" 250LB, but very comfortable in my Corolla. This small car has grown up, comparable to an older Camry. The CE 5-speed is the HIGHEST MILEAGE non-hybrid, gas car sold in 2006 at 41 HWY. I've averaged 37-38 in easy suburban driving during first 2,500 miles. I expect to own this car for over a decade and not have to repair anything. New for 2006 are roller bearing shifter, rear shelf integrated brake light, and other minor improvements to the 2003 redesign.

General Comments:

I researched my next car purchase carefully in Fall 2005 as US gas prices headed toward $3/gallon. My 1994 Chrysler LHS cost me $6,000 in repairs over 15,000 miles. Corollas are the most common car model in the world (parts will be plentiful and cheap) with one of the best repair records ever. Simple, reliable, economical and fully equipped base CE for under $15,000 it was my top choice based on total expected cost of ownership. If you can afford the gas, a base Mazda 3i manual sits and drives exactly like my 3-Series BMW... a real hoot to drive for about the same price. Otherwise, the sloppy handling, but nicer looking Corolla is hard to beat. For $1,000 less you can get a Kia copy with PW & locks. Or just add the CE upgrade kit for $550. No other options are worthwhile. Order yours, don't accept a dealer configured one with useless extras.

Faults:

Engine block of the car break up during warranty period.

Toyota engineers could not found the actual problem even they did not give me a claim.

General Comments:

A taxi or motor bike is always better than Toyota cars.