1994 Toyota Corolla 4 Dr Sedan review from North America
"Reliable and steady everyday car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver side seat cover stiches came apart at the seams at 80,000 km. Repaired under warranty.
Water pump packing started to leak at 100,000 km, water pumnp replaced under warranty.
Heater fan started squeaking at 80,000 km, replaced under warranty at 100,000 km.
Water pump packing leaks again at 200,000 km, replaced water pump.
Starter contacts replaced at 220,000 km.
Battery replaced at 230,000 km.
General comments?
This car is an excellent everyday car with good fuel economy.
Owned this car since new, the overall wear and tear and deterioration of the car is very even and not very noticeable until 200,000 km. Idiling is smooth and vibration free even to this date. Squeaks & rattles is starting to show. Still on its original set of brakes.
The car is consuming some oil and leaking some at the shaft seal. Oil consumption is about 1 litre every 3000 km. The exhaust is starting to rattle. Otherwise, it starts and runs everyday even at -30C Canadian winter.
However, in Winter, this car has difficulties staying warm. The temperature gauge fell to COLD in -30C weather. Ride is acceptable for a small car, but with considerable road noise. Engine is under-power, but adequate for daily commute.
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| Definitely a keeper |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 4AFE Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 230000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 5th June, 2004 |