2005 Toyota Corolla S review from North America
"Looks good, reliable, lacking power"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Absolutely nothing so far.
General comments?
The car is not as responsive, lacks adequate feedback. Living in New York, some of the highway ramps are steep (BQE) and with such lack of power, getting on the lane can be tough. The S model is more show than go. I wanted the XRS, but my folks isn't much inclined toward a manual. However, the car has not had a single problem yet. Replaced the oil at 5500 miles. A little noisy, but ride is quite smooth. Swaying is tolerable in windy drives on highway.
Fuel Economy and general reliability of Toyota makes this a very affordable car.
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| Could have been a winner |
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| Reliable, zippy little car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L 130 HP Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 7560 miles |
| Date of Entry | 3rd June, 2005 |