Other Toyota Corolla (1997 - 2000) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Dull and reliable I guess.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Dull and reliable.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes - it does what it says on the tin.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Mazda MX-5.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £2,000

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2005

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    £2,000 for a six-year old car with 50k mileage? What's not to like?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    First decent car off the auction line.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Pretty good considering it's only 114bhp.

    What's it like to park?

    Compared to more modern cars - it's a doddle. The equivalent Auris is much much bigger.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Remarkably no, after 8 years.

    What's most practical about your car?

    It goes from A to B reliably.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?