1991 Toyota Corolla DX review from North America
"Very inexpensive and very reliable!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Will be needing new C/V joints soon, but still is very drivable and secure.
Only weak point is the tire cover in the trunk is press-board that breaks easily, and should be replaced with some plywood, if you plan on putting any weight on it. I replaced mine, after a bag of groceries cracked it, and broke the eggs!
Tune-ups and oil changes have been the most performed on this champ!
General comments?
The interior lighting is not the best on the DX model (no luxury lighting group).
When on a bumpy highway or poorly paved road, the cabin is a bit noisy.
I would recommend manual windows. My manual windows still work like new, but my previous 1986 Corolla had power windows, and had some mechanical problems.
This is the second Corolla that I have owned. As long as you attain the car fairly new, or know that it was maintained well, you should have it for many, many years like myself. I will be buying another Corolla in the next year. I could never ask for a more reliable car.
This car's overall cost is probably the lowest I could ever ask for. Insurance (Safe-Car), Gas Mileage, and Maintenance.
If you want a car that will always get you from point "A to B", a Corolla is the best choice (the newer the better, of course).
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  | Fantastic, dependable, car |
| Great, reliable, efficient basic transportation |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 litre/Injected Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 12400 miles |
| Most recent distance | 190000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 3rd December, 2002 |