Toyota Corolla Hatchback 1.4 VVTi GS 5d (2000/W) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value for money
Costs
I saved by buying delivery mileage pre registered car
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On the road
Driving
Quite good, suspension a bit bumpy, does not grip well on bends
Performance
Lively for a 1.4 engine. Poor torque when engaging clutch on take off can cause engine to falter.
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Living with it
Reliability
Engine 'pinking' required 2 modified ECUs. Car was 2 years old before Toyota finally cured it. Front wing was not fitted properly at A post. Blemish mark in the metalic paintwork
Image
Starting to date, but looks a bit like the Lexus
Comfort
Seats can feel a bit hard. Plastic dash and trim easily scored and marked
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Security and Service
Security
Standard immobiliser, steering lock and double locking
Service
Toyota slow to accept that they have a problem. They are even slower to sort it out. Dealer also returned car with trim screws lying on floor - not refitted
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Pinking, engine faltering
Other
None
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No