2004 Toyota Corolla CE review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Original tires did not last very long, replaced at 50,000k with better quality tires.
Front brakes pads replaced at 45,000k.
General comments?
I had an 1988 Corolla, which was the best car I ever owned. This car has evolved a lot since then.
It is fuel efficient, adequately powered and has very predictable handling. I find it comfortable for long road trips. I took it four-wheeling in the Grand Canyon- deep sand, washouts, washboard roads, and mud. That was not intentional, but it survived without a problem.
I don't care for the painted bumpers which scratch when loading and unloading the trunk, otherwise it has been great.
From what I have seen, the passenger side hubcaps an most Corollas like mine have been scratched from hitting the curbs when parking, because they hit the curb before the tire.
I may be looking for a small SUV for more versatility, but this car will be hard to part with.
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| Quality car, inside and out |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 35000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 90000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Dodge 600 |
| Date of Entry | 27th August, 2006 |