2000 Toyota Corolla CE review from North America
"Cheap unreliable transportation"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The check engine light came on whenever we went up a hill and hit the gas hard. Had to replace two oxygen sensors, clean the fuel injectors, and clean out something in the air cleaner to finally remedy the problem.
Transmission pan gasget leaked fluid. Had to have the pan removed and resealed.
The Air conditioning compressor has now gone out. The car will not even run. My mechanic pulled the fuse out for the A/C so we can drive the car until we replace it, which is what we intend to do very soon.
General comments?
This car has been the worst vehicle I have ever owned. I replaced my 91' Buick Regal with it because I thought my Buick was bad. But this Toyota is really a poorly made vehicle.
However it does get super gas mileage (46 hwy).
I have always owned Toyota trucks and 4Runners and have had great luck with them. This is my first and last Toyota car. My 86' 4Runner is far superior to this 2000 Corolla in every way other than fuel economy.
Recommended reviews
| For the price I've paid, I could have had a much more equipped American car |
|
| 1999 - Corolla CE 1.8 liter Inline-4 The closest you can come to heaven on earth |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | VVT Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 21300 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35200 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Regal |
| Date of Entry | 15th April, 2006 |