1993 Toyota Corolla Base review from North America
"Over-rated, poor performance, average economy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission failed at 30,000 miles.
The alternator left my wife stranded at 31,000 miles.
The thermostat was stuck twice.
Electrical problems with head and brake lights.
Tires and brakes wore very quickly.
General comments?
I bought this car because it was rated highly reliable and economical.
The gas mileage is only average (average about
25 miles per gallon).
The reliability was a disappointment.
The car looks nice, but its performance is lame.
The car handles poorly, especially on rough roads or curves.
My Volkswagen Jetta was roomier, much more powerful and reliable and loved cornering.
I paid $12,000 dollars in May, 1993 for a car with no overdrive transmission, no rear window defroster, no anti-lock or rear disc brakes, no variable windshield wipers and no passenger-side mirror.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1997 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 52000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 24th July, 2001 |