Toyota Corolla Hatchback (1992 - 1997) 1.3 GLi Liftback 5d (1994/M) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Its not an car what will get you attention, it doesnt look great but i dont care. Says you know a good car when you see one.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
they all liked the car.
Would you buy this car again and why?
yes, ive considered re buying one to stack up miles on for work as its much more comfortable.
What are you likely to buy next?
i bought a yaris t sport.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£9,000
When did you buy the car?
June 1996
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes 9000 back in 96.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Comfy, practical and reliable car.
What was the dealer like?
Nice, helpful.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great for a nice smooth drive, excellent for long distance road trips, economical, quiet, refined for its age. Its no hot hatch it doesnt handle very well if you chuck it into a corner but it was never designed for that, suspension is very soft and comfy, smooth and stable car on the motorway.
What's it like to park?
visibility is okay, goes higher up towards rear, is medium sized car. quite manouverable.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing ever went wrong with this car, it pulled and sounded as good as new right up to i got rid of it in 06 with 105k miles on the clock. Bullet proof 1.3 4efe engine, had to work hard also due to size of car.
What's most practical about your car?
interior, big boot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
driving position was fantastic, everything where it should be, very confortable, most comfortable car ive drove, i miss it :(