2006 Toyota Corolla 2.0D Saloon from Pakistan - Comments

I am just thinking whether I should choose Corolla or VW Golf. From what you guys are saying here, I conclude I'd better go to VW. Thanks.

Don't buy VW bad service.

I bought my Corolla brand new in '89. I had to replace the alternator after over 100k, put tires/brakes/battery/rotors on it, when needed. I did a new timing belt at 100k... and I got 220,000 miles on it. I lived in the Syracuse, NY area and the salt ate the body out of it. I'd still have it today if I was in a more southern climate... I see that same make and model all the time... NOW that I live in the DC area...

My 2006 Corolla hasn't been Toyota like. I have owned many Toyotas and I've worked in a tire shop for 15 tears. I do get a lot of feedback on all the makes and models.

After reading this, I agree with a lot, but also disagree with a lot posted.

First, my Corolla will be my last Toyota period, I have owned it 2 years and had the front struts replaced, the serpentine tensioner and two belts replaced, the water pump replaced and my fuel economy is far from the government ratings.

Now for the domestic cars; they keep coming in with a consistent amount of complaints, GM (Daewoo), CHRY, and Ford are getting better, but not the answer if one wants reliability.

HONDA, trust me... Honda is not in partnership with anyone, they make all their own parts, THEY don't SOURCE OUT anything like Toyota and all the domestics. The Koreans are making very reliable vehicles with a ton of standard options, dollar wise the best value even over Honda.

And if you are thinking Euro vechicles, they drive the nicest, handle awesome and use very little cheap plastics, but the reliability and replacement parts are not desirable.

Be aware of Toyota, I'm trading mine in as soon as the warranty is up, and my next one will be a Nissan, Honda, and yes Hyundai...

"Now for the domestic cars; they keep coming in with a consistent amount of complaints, GM (Daewoo), CHRY, and Ford are getting better, but not the answer if one wants reliability."

Interesting. Our Ford went 320,000+ miles (no major issues), our Chrysler went 240,000+ miles with no problems and our Buick has 270,000+ miles with no problems. How is that NOT reliable??

Import owners are guilty of both believing and perpetuating the myth that domestics are not reliable. The current highest rated car in the world in reliability is a Ford, not an import. A third of the "World's 10 Best" are GM, and the Cadillac CTS and Chevy Malibu are "Car of the Year" and "American Car of the Year" respectively.

Quality has seriously gone down hill, beware before purchasing these now.

My 2006 automatic corrola is jerking forward hard to second gear. I didn't notice this when I bought it (used) a few months ago. Any idea what it is... emergency to fix?

I find this thread interesting because I'm thinking of replacing my 2001 Volkswagen diesel Beetle with some 2005 or 2006 Toyota Corolla. I drive 50,000 miles per year, so gas mileage and car reliability matter a lot. I have always driven VW diesel cars since 1984. My latest results are with a 93 Golf: gave it to my son after running it 300,000 miles (500,000km) : no engine or transmission problem ever.

My Beetle has 420,000km (about 260,000 miles) and motor - transmission A-1. However diesel costs 20% more than regular gasoline, so a Corolla may be cheaper to ride even if gas mileage is lower. 2006 Corolla boasts over 45 miles per US gallon highway driving whereas a 2001 diesel consistently gives me 50 miles per gallon. Does anybody really get 45 miles per gallon consistently? And is 300,000 miles out of a Corolla (recent models - not 1998) true, or just lucky and rare results? If anyone can confirm.