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.

Faults:

Nothing major has gone wrong with my Corolla. It is the epitome of dependability.

General Comments:

I love my Corolla. Cheap to maintain, just keep its oil changes up and service the brakes. Here in the Northeast, I go through struts and front-end components more often than say someone likely would down south or out in the midwest. But the car still starts, runs, and drives every single day. I use it to commute for work, I use it to explore aimlessly, I use it on long trips. There's some things to be aware of when purchasing a used Corolla, but overall I'd say it's in my top 3 most reliable cars I've ever owned.

Now currently at a smidge over 216k, original engine and transmission. Tire wear is minimal, oil and coolant consumption on mine luckily is very minimal without any excessive use. The engine runs as smooth as Day 1. It does occasionally make the VVT-i rattle sound upon warm start. It sometimes has a longer crank time when warm as well (there has been TSB's on this and many comments of other owners on solutions--do a Google search and ye shall find). No check-engine lights in the 17k or so I've driven the car.

I have owned it for almost one full year and do a LOT of driving. This car has seen some miles and still is as faithful as the day I bought it for short money. Buy a Corolla of any generation if you can! You probably won't regret it.

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with the car; the only things I’ve had to change so far were the tires and battery. Maintenance has been incredibly cheap as well as being easy to work on.

General Comments:

It will get you from A to B reliably. No matter what, this machine will never let you down. If you treat it well, it will treat you even better. I’ve got nothing but love for it and Toyota. I will not be surprised if it outlives me if I’m being honest.