1996 Toyota Corolla Base review from North America
"Amazingly Reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I got the car, it had not had "regular" maintenance done, so I attribute these problems to that:
Clutch.
Tires.
Rear Struts/Links.
Radiator.
Front Left Wheel Bearing.
Driver's seat belt locks and takes much persuasion to buckle.
General comments?
This is my first car. I didn't pick it, but it's ok. I have the absolute base model, not even a clock, but it's a five speed so it has relatively good pick up. For some reason however, it's using gas like there's no tomorrow. Tune up? I have to agree with one other writer, once you have one, you see them EVERYWHERE!!! Mine stands out though, as it has a rear spoiler (factory) and the hard to find six hole hub caps. I recommend it to anyone looking for cheap and reliable transportation, and surprisingly some fun.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6L Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 154500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 154670 miles |
| Date of Entry | 13th March, 2007 |