2001 Toyota Corolla S review from North America
"Cheap to own, great on gas"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had to have the engine replaced at 125000 miles. They told me it was a bad rod bearing. Knowing my luck with cars, I bought an extended warranty when I bought the car. The dealership jerked me around, and the warranty company took forever to come out and inspect the car to make sure it was covered. So after 3 weeks I got the car back with a rebuilt engine and it only cost $100.
Other than that, I've had to change the headlamps 4 or 5 times, about two on each side. Don't know why, maybe because they're daytime runners and they're on all the time?
General comments?
Other than the ordeal I explained above, I have no major complaints. The car is comfortable, it has more pickup than a 4-cylinder Camry, and it's gas efficient. I've gotten close to 40 mpg in this car. It's also great in the snow, I've seen newer cars get stuck in places and my Corolla just keeps going. If I were to buy another Toyota, I probably wouldn't get another model with the 1.8 vvt-i engine. Just to be safe.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 vvt Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 109000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 132500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 12th January, 2009 |