1993 Toyota Corolla DX Wagon review from North America
"This car is the best value for my money in a car that I have ever spent"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter
Alternator
3 timing belts. One went while driving it at 250,000
left front axle
right front axle
rear shocks.
General comments?
I bought this little gem from a dealer. I have only one regret. They only had one to sell and I could only afford one!!!
With the 5 speed manual transmission it is a peppy little car with great gas mileage. Even now after 260,000 miles it still gets over 32 MPG.
This car was in an accident where my passenger and I were airborne and landed 12 feet from where it took off. Luckily it landed on all four tires at the same time and slid against a tree. We were wearing our seat belts and walked away without a scratch. I took the maximum amount of dollars my insurance company would pay me and put in the rest to have it fixed. That was 100,000 miles ago and it still is a solid little ride.
I am about to replace the clutch as it is finally starting to go. Not bad, 170,000 miles out of a clutch. It even may be original for all I know.
I am on my 3rd windshield due to road pitting from highway driving in New England. The winter road treatments sand blast the glass quite easily.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 92000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 263000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Loyale |
| Date of Entry | 25th May, 2007 |