Faults:

Usual wear and tear for age and mileage. No serious faults.

Engine noisy now but still going strong; it's had most oil changes on time. Automatic box a little jerky but still operating just fine.

Bodywork has a few rust patches but it is 18 years old.

General Comments:

Already 10 years old when I bought it, this Corolla has been as reliable as people told me it would be.

Its a very dull little car but I must give credit where its due - give me reliability any day.

1.6 with the automatic box is neither fast nor economical by todays standards, and not that great in 2007 either. Struggles for 35 mpg and you have to plan overtaking carefully. I'm thinking the engine is OK but the auto box lets it down; a manual transmission would be preferable I think.

Still, it's OK to drive, smooth and quiet enough for a smaller hatchback car.

Dull inside, but very comfy seats and just enough space.

Exterior has nice alloy wheels, but that about all you can say about it.

I'll probably be still driving it in another couple of years when it turns 20 years old! Long live old school Toyota. If only it was more exciting to drive and better looking, it would be the perfect car.

Faults:

Multiple things have gone wrong. I've replaced a headlight, the hood lever, blower motor, serpentine belt, and ignition coil. The bad ignition coil was causing a serious misfire making the car undrivable. Still the most reliable car I've ever owned.

General Comments:

Very reliable and fun. I call the car Buzz. My car feels really quick! It's also very rattle-y, and noisy. I can hear the engine for sure. But it's been a solid ride.

Faults:

Really nothing beyond the consumables and wear and tear expected of age. If I am being really picky the air con is no longer working, and the car is cosmetically looking tired, but again, it is an older car now. There is also a very small oil leak coming from somewhere but no big deal.

The car has been serviced and looked after properly from day one. I bought it used and cannot comment on the first few years, but it was an approved Toyota used car with full dealer history upon purchase, and I have used reputable independents every year since for servicing and repairs.

General Comments:

A smart looking car in silver, this Corolla has been my daily driver for many years now. They are famously reliable cars for a good reason and that is why people buy them. Be aware however you must look after it like any car to get this reliability.

The car is nothing special to look at or drive. But being a 2007 model, it still looks and feels modern enough to use everyday, despite turning 16 years old this year. The 1.4 petrol engine is quiet, and returns a genuine 42 mpg on average. Not fast by any means, but has just enough power for city driving and motorway cruising.

T3 model has A/C, electric windows, and very comfortable seats. A nice car to be in. In-fact the quality feel of the materials is so good that I wish they styled the interior better - that is the only let down, it is very Japanese and generic looking with black/grey plastic everywhere that just says "functional" and no more. Still, that is all you expect from this type of car. Noise levels are about average and the car is good enough for long or short journeys.

Reliable and economical, the Corolla is still the car for anyone who wants hassle free motoring.