1992 Toyota Corolla XL review from Netherlands
"425.000 kilometres trouble free transport"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Very little except normal maintenance.
A 110.000kms with one set of tires and 125.000kms with one set of discs and pads is not bad...
The fuel pump broke down at 250.000kms.
The clutch needed replacement at 380.000kms.
Because of an accident (related to my own stupidity) the right hand door was replaced and whistles ever since.
This car is extremely reliable, starts right away after standing still for three weeks on a hill and drives fully loaded with 5 190cm mountaineers and pack 150km/h on the motorway in Germany over the Alps in one day without breaking a sweat.
I owned three diesel Corolla's before and they all where reliable, but this is the only I kept for 10 years and I will see when it finally stops...
General comments?
Comfort, handling and speed are OK, but not special.
It looks uninspired, but not ugly.
Superb build quality which relates to the reliability.
Even the seats have not worn out yet.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 425000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 24th June, 2002 |