2000 Toyota Corolla review from North America
"Efficient "luxury" sedan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Obviously, maintenance is required. Besides, routine oil changes there were no major surprises, exept the seat-belt replacement at 50,000. That was taken care with no questions asked.
Consider the following:
The tires were replace at 40,000 because they looked a little too sun-dried to me.
At 65,000 I was dumb enough to purchase the Routine Maintenance Service at the Toyota Dealership. Go to a Tune and Lube place instead if you want a thorough inspection and service at a cheaper price! I paid over $400 for an air filter and oil change!
At 72,000, I went to a Tune and Lube shop. The serpentine belt was replace. The fuel injectors were cleaned.
At 74,000, my indoor light faded out. It is a cheap replacement.
General comments?
Overall, this is a Good Quality vehicle.
I suppose it is not popular because of the model's many competitors.
The corolla is becoming a best kept secret.
The highway mileage is around 35mpg and I usually fill up a full tank every one and half weeks.
Seats are comfortable and the style is believable to be a pricier car if well-kept.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 35000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 7th June, 2005 |