2000 Toyota Corolla VE review from North America
"I love toyota and I recommend it, but this particular car is not for me"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have no problems with it mechanically. it's very reliable, fuel efficient, trustworthy, and dependable. it never let me down yet.
However, my problem is that it's sooooo basic. for example, the suspension. it has a stabilizer bar, but that doesn't help. anything above about 80mph and the car starts switching lanes on it's own. and if your doing 80mph and your behind an 18 wheeler doing 80mph, then suspension develops a mind of it's own. and PLEASE do not go top speed, I have and it's very scary.
Yes, I do agree that by the time I need an oil change my engine is already drained. for some reason the oil that is recommended by toyota and is used by toyota always seem to burn easily. but when I use "the good stuff" or the "top of the line" stuff, I don't have that problem. I'm assuming that the toyota oil is too weak.
General comments?
It's a very nice car, it's very reliable and dependable, but not fun to drive. the only thing I love to feel on this car is the VVTL-i. it feels nice!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 DOHC VVTL-i I-4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 48000 miles |
| Previous car | Isuzu Rodeo |
| Date of Entry | 14th September, 2005 |