1997 Toyota Corolla dx from North America - Comments

Leaks condensation water,

Needed new tail light bulbs at 170,000 miles,

Carpet is stained,

Floor mats had to he replaced at 175,000 miles,

Paint is fading,

Wind shield cracked from the sun,

Needed new tires at 180,000 miles,

Alternator blew at 200,000 miles,

Needed new wiper blades at 205,000 miles,

Belt broke at 210,000 miles,

Needed a new oil change at 220,000 miles,

Needed new spark plugs at 230,000 miles,

Seats have holes in it,

Hood does not open,

Needed a new oxygen sensor.

This car was always at the mechanic, this car is the worst car I've ever owned. The 1.8 4 cly engine is very slow and only has 90 horsepower. If I could go back in time I would have kept my metro, a very reliable sporty little car. I've sold my corolla and got a mustang and I love the car.

Is this review for real??? Are you really serious. I just can't get over this review.

All this stuff that you are complaining about is normal wear and tear. All the parts you are complaining about do not have a lifetime guarantee. Do you really expect everything to last forever. Most of these "problems" were either caused by you, the previous owner, or mother nature. Your paint will not fade if you maintain it by waxing it regularily, the carpet would not get dirty if you did not make it dirty, the sun did not crack your windsheild, but do not drive behind rock trucks, or any vehicles at all if you want to protect your windsheild, you need to change the oil every 3,000 miles, etc. The other stuff is normal maintenance. About the only semi-normal claim you have is against the hood not opening. That is not normal. Also having the oil changed is not normal. That should be done every 60,000 miles or so. Sarcasm. Otherwise you should blame your problems on yourself, the previous owner, and mother nature.

If you do find a car that needs no maintenance or does not get dirty, please let me know. I would love to know where you get a car that has everlasting wiperblades, light bulbs, tires, spark plugs, brakes, bullet-proof windows, no-maintenance paint, seats made of metal, carpeting that cannot get dirty, no-maintenance engine (no oil, coolant, transmission fluid changes, etc. Please let me know.

You might want to stick with the bus if you are worried about maintenance or repairs or better yet stick with walking. Wait your shoes might get worn out or a shoelace may break. Take it easy. Good luck with the Mustang. "little snicker"

Wow! at such mileage covered the issues you mention are quite negligible. have you ever tried another brand of car at the same age and mileage. I think the issues you mention are issues of ageing reliable mule.

Its obviously a satirical review. "new oil needed at 200k miles..." come on.

If you get a very good lawyer, you may have a very good case against mother nature. I wish you luck with that. And I also wish you luck with the mustang. little smirk!!!

Yes, obviously there is something wrong with the car when it will only go 30,000 miles between oil changes.

I don't think it's a satirical review as much as someone who knew nothing about cars bought one and thought all that was needed was gas.

Routine maintenance is essential when owning any vehicle. To expect your vehicle to wake you up in the middle of the night because it wants its oil changed is asinine. The better you take care of your care, the better it will take care of you.

I read this review and I don't take it seriously - it should actually be deleted from this site.

Is that guy serious??

This has been my first car I bought it for 4000 back in 05. It has run great, and I had all my oil changes done at the Toyota dealers with no problem. I have a salvaged title, but other than that, it is great condition.

I still own it. I bought another one, a 2001 Inifiniti I30, and I love em both!

God, the original review cracked me up..

Any car needs regular maintnance especially oil changes! hope the mustang can take more abuse then your corolla, but I really doubt it.

Lol, he's just joking.

Loose nut behind the steering.

Good luck with your Mustang.. You know why the Toyota was first at the rubbish dump? It towed the Ford in!!