1999 Toyota Corolla SR review from UK and Ireland
"The 1.6SR is a trusty reliable car, which looks faster than it is due to its unreliable performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has actually gone wrong with it mechanically or electrically, but I suspect its not working to the best of its ability. Its never the same car from one day to the next in terms of performance. Sometimes its responsive and agile, sometimes it just won't get going or "pick up". The Toyota dealer have had it back 3 times, but claim that there's nothing wrong with it.
This leaves me not knowing whether I actually like the car or not.
General comments?
I endorse the general consensus of opinion that UK Toyotas nowadays are not quite as good as the Japanese built ones. They just don't "feel" as good.
On one of its good days, I would say that it's a reasonably-powered car which has the necessary road holding and handling to deal with it.But a lot of the time it wouldn't be able to keep up with many smaller-engined vehicles in its class.
All in all, quite a good car to own. Just wish the performance was consistent.
Search for New and Used Toyota Corollas available in the UK
Click here to advertise your car
Recommended reviews
|
| Ugly, slow and yet pretty good!?! |
|
| 1998 - Corolla CE 4 cylinder gasoline Boring and Reliable Is Good |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 17000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 22000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 14th May, 2003 |