2002 Toyota Corolla T-Sport review from Romania
"Perfect for me"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing so far.
Just a bang when I start and drive. Read about it and it seems it's from ABS although is nothing serious.
I have to replace the rocker bolts (known as "lift" bolts) as preventive action (these can break and go in oil bay). According to Toyota they need replacement after 100.000 km (there is a TSB for this). There are 2 bolts and the cost is less than 1 Eur / piece.
General comments?
Sure, it's loud, but after all it's a sports car (noisy just above 140kmh when it has 4.000 rpm in 6th gear).
Seats are excellent. Plenty of comfort for long distances and very good side support.
Dashboard is very ergonomic and everything is at hand.
Handling is very good, but there is a bit of body roll. Lowering the springs and installing a stiff bar will improve that a lot.
They could have installed an MP3 player, but it's just a CD player.
You have to rev it to get the thrill. After 6.200 rpm you have a smile on your face.
Acceleration is very good for this price. Yamaha engine is more like a bike engine so, high revs.
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| A no-nonsense workhorse |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 104335 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 105000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Opel Vectra |
| Date of Entry | 4th April, 2007 |