Toyota Corolla Hatchback 1.4 VVTi GLS 5d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Sips fuel 45+ mpg £6800 great value for a car that's got all the kit
Costs
£243 for a 40k service by a Toyota dealer cheepest service i've ever had on a car
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On the road
Driving
Not has sharp has my old rover 216 and Rover 25, but feels safe with mild understeer when pushed hard
Performance
1.4 vvt-i has got better in gear pick up than both my Rovers and they where a 1.6 16 valve k-series
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Living with it
Reliability
Apart from the odd dash board buld blowing thats been it 20,000 miles hassel free motoring what more could you want
Image
Looks not to everyones liking, but if you want a well kitted out car with good space and faultless bulid quality and reliability get one
Comfort
I'm 5' 11"" and need the seat right back to fit in, seat are ok, but could do with more lower back support
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Security and Service
Security
Not been tested, but Toyota's have always been rated well in security tests
Service
When i call upon my dealer for work they are most helpful
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Uses about a litre of oil every 1500 miles, but most of Toyota's vvt-i do
Other
Brake discs replaced under warrenty
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes