2002 Toyota Corolla T Spirit review from UK and Ireland
"Excellent car, but Toyota need to drop the price to make it more attractable. I paid almost £15,00"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When Toyota alarm was fitted by Dealer, 1 month after owning the vehicle (alarm was not released until after I purchased the car) CD console did not resit flush (alarm sits behind console) Took back to dealer 4 times before it was sorted out (had to have a new dash due to damage by dealer.
Arm rest fabric worn out within first 600 miles (replaced by dealer)
Trim around cigarette lighter came loose (I don't even smoke). Replaced by dealer after 2000 miles.
Condensation in rear passenger light after 3 months of owning it. Dealer replaced lamp.
Front Brakes squealed (after 40 miles) Copper grease applied by dealer. Brakes squealed again after 5000 miles. Dealer had to fit brake modifications during first service 5800 miles)
General comments?
Excellent car and even with the trips back to the dealer, I would definitely buy another one.
For a 1.4 car this is fully equipped with all the mod cons including climate control, CD player, electric sunroof and mirrors.
Excellent ride quality and the car is totally reliable, just like my previous 1993 corolla.
Has minor interior problems includes rattling, which Toyota really do need to address if they want to compete with VW.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4 miles |
| Most recent distance | 5900 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 2nd June, 2003 |