Opinion on Corolla

Thinking of buying a new Corolla and would appreciate some feedback/opinions on this car. (Not necessarily a comparison to other vehicles)

What are the common problems? Are you happy with it? Any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Mark

Not sure of what year you want but you will get good gas mileage out of them. If you take care of it, it should last quite a while. I have a 91 and its still running brand new.

Thanks, either 2005 or 2006, depending what's available at the dealership. I assume it is the same body style for the last few years. What year did the current body style start?

Mark

i think it was something like 2001 or 2003..

from what i've heard from a 20 years experience toyota mecanic that i know well ( and i agree with him), the best years were 1993-1997 with the 4AFE and 7AFE. the newer models sometimes need pistons replaced because they knock/clack/ slap when cold..which is more annoying than damaging but still.. at 25000 CDN $ i wouldn't want a car that runs like a diesel... my old 89 at - 30 degree oudside, you couldn't even hear a valve or lifter tapping.


they really are tough cars.

Deadring

if you want one of the new model corollas and looking for the "speed" feel to it, the XRS is one of the best options out there, i believe the XRS only comes as a manual transmission but its worth it if you still feel that "need for speed" tingling, but if you're buying for your wife or just need a car to cruise around with, then the Type S is not a bad choice either, there are more options out there, i believe the Corolla VE or CE. Corollas are very reliable and it all depends on what your options are, i.e: how much you're willing to spend, mpg, big or small trims, etc etc.