1995 Toyota Corolla DX from North America - Comments

Timing belt needed to be replaced (137000 miles). I know it's a maintenance item, but it's relatively expensive for an economy car like this - I wish it came with a timing chain as in the 1998+ models.

Rear passenger door lock does not operate with the driver door switch. Manual operation works.

Windshield wiper nozzle was clogged when I bought the car.

Head and tail lights burnt out a couple of times.

Reverse does not work for a tape in the cassette player. I put the other side in and use fast-forward.

Front end squeaks now (at 155000 miles). Was told it was due to a bearing or some bent part in the bearing that was rubbing against something else. Mechanic said it was safe to drive and that it was not the struts or the suspension.

Bought this car at 137000 miles, now has 155000 miles and feels like it would last another 100k miles.

The interior is somewhat noisy, but I hear from other people that Honda Civics are worse than this car. It's an economy get-around-town car, so personally I am not too bothered by it.

My best feature about this car is its light weight and excellent brakes. Car can stop within any distance if necessary.

Steering is light and responsive. The interior is comfortable for short journeys, but I had a back ache for the first month after buying the car. Got used to the discomfort after that.

Very good on gas, 27 MPG+ in all city driving. Small gas tank too, so very easy on the wallet.

Heat, AC and all electrical accessories are working perfectly even at this mileage unlike many American cars. This alone is worth the extra price you pay initially.

I feel very confident in being able to drive this car anywhere. Unless I trade it in, I could keep this car for another five years without major maintenance.

The noise from the front wheel bearing is not going to get any better, and is a warning sign that the part needs to be replaced. I have a '96 with 146k, and just had both of mine done, a whole lot quieter now.