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1998 Toyota Corolla LE review from North America

"Take care of it and it will take care of you. Good car"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

I bought the car from my mom at 89k. She did all services with Toyota.

The seat belt light was blinking when I got it.

Starter went around 110k.

I replaced the sway bar links.

Driver's side door handle broke at 130k.

Headliner started to come apart at 140k.

Some exhaust gasket has gone bad up front. In the process of having that replaced at 150k.

I always change my oil on time.

Have yet to replace a clutch.

Steering locks up under lots of turning, AKA driving really fast around a parking lot, swerving back and forth.

A/C had to be recharged.

Suspension is starting to go. Might make it to 200k.

Don't let this scare you, this car has been great. Most of this is general maintenance. I love my Corolla.

General comments?

I like this car, it's peppy. Great fuel economy, and not too small.

I drive this thing way to hard, I was 19 when I got the car. And have driven like a 19 year old would. But I've only gone through one set of tires.

I corner hard. Accelerate even harder. It's seen 100mph.

Don't load this car up with 4 people. It just can't take it. You will see a huge loss in fuel economy.

I have a roof rack, and still get great fuel economy.

Seats are so comfortable. I am going to miss them.

Terrible design with the charge and cup area, can't use both.

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Model year1998
Year of manufacture1998
First year of ownership2001
Most recent year of ownership2009
Engine and transmission 1.8 Manual
Performance marks 7 / 10
Reliability marks 8 / 10
Comfort marks 8 / 10
Dealer Service marks  
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 8 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks) 7.8 / 10
Distance when acquired89000 miles
Most recent distance151000 miles
Date of Entry 5th October, 2009

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