Toyota Corolla Hatchback 1.3 GLi 3d (1993/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Depreciated by only £600 over two years - bought for £2300.
Costs
Cheap as chips to run, even around town. Pattern parts easy to find and cheap - newly refurbished radiator cost £150.
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On the road
Driving
Comfortable to drive - predictable and surprisingly smooth for a lightweight car, although corner grip not great if pushed.
Performance
Quite punchy and responsive around town. Holds on motorways, but slow to accelerate. However, it did 1500 miles over two days in 2002 with no probs.
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Living with it
Reliability
Fantastic. The body will disappear before the engine knackers up. Radiator? - my fault, forgot water!
Image
Not sexy, but to put in perspective, it beats a 10 year old Nissan Micra for a first car buy.
Comfort
Dashboard quite modern for the car's age and easy to use. Seats not very ergonomic but satisfactory - expect some back stress on long journeys.
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Security and Service
Security
Very easy to steal, but no-one will ever try!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
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