Toyota Corolla Hatchback (2002 - 2006) 1.4 VVT-i T Spirit 5d (04) (2005/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Boring, but knows quality and reliability when he see's it- when you've had a Fiat before you can definitely tell the difference!!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Father Loves it- hes had two before me! friends think its a lovely motor if a little boring!
Would you buy this car again and why?
No- the corolla finished production late 2006 so to find a low mileage example in 3 years time would be just about impossible!
What are you likely to buy next?
Probably another toyota (Auris SR) or a Octavia VRS.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,000
When did you buy the car?
October 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes originally listed at £5800 however due to an admin error and stock turnover policy I got it for £5k 12 months tax, a service, valet, 3 month warranty, £20 of fuel etc got good part ex on my knakered old car too. car was one owner full toyota service history 34000 miles.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted a smart, tidy, reliable and quality car.
What was the dealer like?
Excellent- pleasure to deal with Toyota Vantage York polite, quick and efficient.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Excellent- fantastically smooth gearbox, light clutch, quiet and refined. A little gutless but what do you expect from a 1.4 engine. V Economical.
What's it like to park?
Easy although headrests in the back obscure the view a little.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
None-Have only owed the car for a week however everything seems solid and of excellent quality.
What's most practical about your car?
Room for five adults, decent boot space, plenty of cubby holes, clear and easy to use instrument panels.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
T-Spirit being the top model it comes with several extras over normal corolla's the two best extras being the electric tilt and slide sunroof and the electrochromatic interior mirror (auto dimming).
