2000 Toyota Corolla CE review from North America
"Near Perfect. Buy one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My front brake rotors warped after violent panic stop in 100 degree weather. I've had no other problems.
General comments?
Reliability.
This is my third Toyota Corolla, so I know these cars well. They're reliable and fun to drive. My first Corolla had nearly 300,000 miles on the original engine, and ran beautifully.
Performance.
The handling is great, and the gas mileage is excellent (average 42mpg highway), even when driven hard. The manual transmission allows you to make full use of the 1.8 liter VVTi engine. First-time passengers often ask if the engine is a V6. Power is good across the board.. stomping the gas sends heads into the head-rests, even at speeds near 100 mph.
Safety.
I've never wrecked my car, but I was in a 60 mph wreck with my previous Corolla, and when all was said and done, I walked away without a scratch (the engine was still running). The Corolla is rated very well for safety.
Styling.
The styling leaves a little to be desired, but if you want style, buy a Celica. TRD offers some mods that help the looks. Some of my friends mocked my purchase of a Corolla, until I let them drive it. Now they want one of their own! The styling isn't a concern.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 n/a Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 42 miles |
| Most recent distance | 59000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 7th July, 2002 |