1998 Toyota Corolla LE review from North America
"Not the sportiest, but worth every penny"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter started going bad at 167000 miles. Not expensive to replace.
Replaced the rear struts at 145000.
General comments?
Awesome gas mileage. It is a 5 spd and on the highway I can get 44-45 mpg. Even driving back and forth to work I average 34-35 mpg.
Some of the plastic interior parts around the door have begun to shrink and warp, and the headliner is beginning to sag in the rear. Overall, considering what I get out of this car compared to what I have in it, it is great.
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| Good car, great first car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 89000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 170000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan D21 Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 17th October, 2009 |