1995 Toyota Corolla 2.0 SRD Liftback review from UK and Ireland
"A surprisingly pleasant and very clever car to own, which I could warmly recommend to anyone."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission-box brace was rusted off at the beginning, causing the transmission to sag (the car was bought in Scotland and had been parked on a main road for two years without being driven at all before I bought it).
The CD-player sometimes doesn't like CD's and spits them back out.
Other than that, this car has been remarkably trouble free.
General comments?
This is my first Japanese car. I have driven mainly German and American cars in the past, and was attracted to the Corolla by the very positive reputation it has as a reliable commuter car. I found it to be precisely that, and a lot more pleasant to drive than I had anticipated. I have owned BMWs and Cadillacs, but I can say that I feel perfectly well accommodated in my little Toyota, which even seems to have a faint similarity with American cars in that it offers the same, American-style, overpowered power steering and light, sensitive controls.
The materials used inside do seem a bit tacky and "pachydermal" in style, and the ride manages to be both wallowy and bumpy at the same time - but then, this isn't a Cadillac after all.
It certainly is an interesting choice for an enthusiast of the obscure, individualistic car, when such a person needs a reliable commuter car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 78000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 103000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mondeo |
| Date of Entry | 14th February, 2005 |