Toyota Corolla Hatchback 1992-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Expensive, held its price OK considering the abuse I gave it in the 2 years I owned it and I think I only serviced it once in over 40,000 miles!

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Minimal. Tyres were very cheap, a radiator rusted, but by that time it was 10 yrs old and it looked like someone had been a bit enthusiastic with the jet wash as most of the fins were blown out the radiator. Oh, I needed a 2" plate welded for its MOT!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I bought an L reg one in 2001 for £2800, a little above book price but had only 22,700 miles on it (backed up with service and MOT history). An excellent little car, not flash but honest and totally reliable even though it got abused senseless!

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not fast, but its only a 1.3 and once you built up speed you just kept it there, could sit at 105 on motorway in Germany until you got bored!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Rock solid! It coped with 2 years of abuse and almost no servicing. Started every time, no dramas, just did what it said on the tin.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    A bit bland, but still better looking than the newer model that replaced it.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fine! Not luxury, but absolutely fine.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    I don't know, nobody stole it, but I don't know it that was due to its plain looks.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    None required.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    For a little 1.3 it was unburstable, always got you there and without any nonsense. Not the fastest or quickest but totally Toyota.

    Other

    Lovely wee beast, considered a newer shape 1.6 but to be honest it didn't feel worth the extra money compared to my old one and the difference in engine size was hardly noticeable. I bought a 2.5 Galant instead.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes