Toyota Corolla Hatchback (1997 - 2000) 1.6 GLS 5d Auto (1999/T) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Would you buy this car again and why?
Definately not, this has got to be the worst car Toyota have ever built.
What are you likely to buy next?
something German.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£2,500
When did you buy the car?
April 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
reasonable
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
very good
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
auto box very unresponsive, dies on motorway at slightest incline, very poor fuel consumption around town, extreme road noise on motorways, very tiring to drive long distance, seats unsupportive, uncomfortable except for short journeys. suspension soaks up bumps well. Handling prescise. Poor heating and ventilation, rear leg room poor.
What's it like to park?
Difficult to reverse due to lack of visibility.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
windscreen wiper failure due to wear in linkage around 90000 miles. Air con. failure.
What's most practical about your car?
Nothing
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Good sound system
