2006 Toyota Corolla GLi from Pakistan - Comments

Engine block of the car break up during warranty period.

Toyota engineers could not found the actual problem even they did not give me a claim.

A taxi or motor bike is always better than Toyota cars.

Unbelievable. Hard to believe.

This is not at all hard to believe. This is the 5th Corolla I have heard of (including one a neighbor of mine had) that literally fell apart before 36,000 miles. Toyota has dropped way down in quality (FAR below the domestics) as is evidenced by the landslide of major problems voiced by Tundra, Camry, Highlander and Corolla owners.

Corollas do, indeed, break down (pretty often as a matter of fact). My neighbor bought one for his daughter and the engine blew up in it before 36,000 miles. I've heard of a LOT of Corollas having similar problems. Toyota has not built reliable vehicles in DECADES. Just check out the 2006 Camry reviews. OVER HALF are "frownie faces" and there are some real horror stories there of people who have fallen for the myth of Toyota quality.

My roommate has a 2004 Corolla LE that he bought new. He has not had anything go wrong other than a hit and run accident that did 9500$ in damage and the insurance company would not total it (this happened Nov 2006. He now has 60,000 miles and has taken it in for maintenance such as oil changes etc. I would have to say from driving it a few times that it is a class above the domestic compacts such as the Cobalt, G5, Focus, Neon for example. The interior is very well built and the outside panels fit together well. The only thing this car suffers from is boredom. It is not sporty by any means... but I do not think any domestic will give this much driving pleasure unless you fork out the money to buy an SVT Focus, Srt 4 Neon, or Colbalt SS. SORRY NO PROBLEMS HERE FOLKS...Toyota domination on the way!!! I am not a business major and I see it coming..

15:51, My Toyota is 9 years old. I just get tired of people that have NO idea what they're talking about say that Toyota quality is a "myth", however that got started.

The myth being pushed on the public lately (by the Big 3) is that they are actually improving, and Toyota is declining. I'm sure the domestics want people to believe that, because they badly need to make a lot of money very soon. They'll get no sympathy from me; not for the employees either, when they go under. If they'd done what Toyota has done in it's history, which is build reliable, long-lasting cars, then they wouldn't be having financial trouble and weak sales numbers.

Toyota's are quite a bit more expensive, and they sell like hotcakes (because they last longer, and people have almost no trouble with them!) It just so happens that Toyota, who are doing very well, just happened to have a couple of high-recall years, because they are expanding. They're just growing pains. The quality is still the same, and the engines and drivetrains are just as bulletproof.

GM and Ford have jumped all over this issue like hungry wolves, trying to make Toyota look bad, and trying to take the focus off of how bad THEY (GM, Ford) suck. It won't work. There will always be recalls, but Toyota will straighten it all out, continue their sterling reputation, and eventually breeze right by GM and Ford to take the #1 sales spot that they well deserve. Pretty impressive for a company that hasn't been around NEARLY as long as GM or Ford.

Those two will continue to plummet. They don't possess the talent, or the business ethics to build good vehicles, and they are falling apart.

So, case in point Big 3 fanatics, no amount of petty comments and transparent propaganda is going to change this. The Big 3's days are numbered, and the countdown has begun.

Toyota=Legend.

A 9 year old Toyota or even older may be even more durable in my opinion than 2007. Read the reviews on mechanical comments throughout this site. I switched to domestics and loved my older ones as well. But I learned first hand in the service dept.

Listen mate, you do not specify at all what the problem was with your car. Did you check the oil or the cooling fluid at all? You got to maintain them.

I have owned many cars from Volkswagen Golfs to a few Peugeots to a Toyota Landcruiser Diesel. Have lived in a few different countries, currently living in Australia.

I own 2 Toyota Camrys, a 2002 which my wife drives and an 1990 which I use. I firmly believe that my Toyotas have been the most reliable to run, by far. Not the most exciting, but I don't want excitement, I want dependable transport. Either you've been unlucky, or you haven't looked after you car.

I brought a Toyota Corolla 2006 model. I have not driven it much, but recently after driving it approximately 5000kms a knocking sound from the front brake discs was heard. When investigated, the dealer workshop found that the inner hub of the right front disc, line was out, which was quite disturbing. Other than that Corolla's drive and its suspension is excellent. However I would suggest Toyota for staying in the competitive, market, it should increase its finishing quality and customer satisfaction. Secondly Toyota should include ABS breaking system as a standard feature in all there models.

This is hard in general, I have had a 89 camry wagon for years and it was awesome - always good power and gas consumption finally in 2005 snapped a timing belt (my fault for not replacing it). After I replaced it sold it.

Bought a 2006 corolla s 5 spd. - the car has 41k km on it, and in the first 15 k km the rear main seal started to leak, at 36k km the transmission case cracked and I had to fight with the dealership to get it warrantied.

I will not buy another Toyota, but I do like my corolla for the mean time it's a good looking car and fairly fun to drive. Although I am a believer in Japanese quality this car was made in Canada - the 2008 Subaru's are looking nice :)

I have a toyota tercel which I have owned for almost a year which I bought for $300 and spent about $150 changing back pipe and thermostat and I have driven it 11000 miles so far no problems. My mom owned a 1989, 2005, and currently owns a 2007 corolla absolutely no problems here either. These are very reliable vehicles they are just plain and boring. My car never turned heads, and does not turn heads today, but I can't say anything about its reliability.

Hi I am a big fan of Toyota and have urge to buy a new car. But the the thing disturbing me is that its on going model has completed more than its normal tenure and I am confused about when Toyota is going to launch its new model in Pakistan and how it will look like? If someone clarify this I will be grateful to him... Thanks Ali.

All cars are good either it is Honda or Suzuki or Nissan or Toyota or Mitsuibishi. People don't ride the cars carefully and then blame manufacturers. The care which are assembled in Pakistan like Corolla or Civic or Mehran are good, but no too good. Because local manufacturers use light material and the roads are so dangerous. This is the main cause. Imported cars are always good in engine, body, look and performance.

THANKS.

I don't think that Toyota Corolla is a bad car. I have 2 used Corollas and they are running very well. I do not agree with this comment about the Toyota Corolla.

Well, not only is the Corolla not a BAD car, it might just be the most reliable car ever built. The Corolla has always been at the top of that list, with the Tercel, Civic and Accord.