Toyota Corolla Hatchback 1.6 VVT-i T3 3d (02) (2002/52) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Got a discount from the dealer by quoting internet prices.
Costs
Insurance is cheap and the car is economical.
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On the road
Driving
Excellent steering and handling. Steering column too far away from driver and not enough leg room for me (but i'm 6'2"" and my wife drives it)
Performance
Handles well and the steering is excellent. The 1.6 engine is lively and pulls well, even when fully loaded. Top end speed is ok but, hey, it's not a sports car
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Living with it
Reliability
No major problems. Only faults in two years plus were seat adjuster handle coming off and heater control bulb failing. Both fixed under warranty
Image
Image ok. Not as good as Golf, but it's cheaper and Toyotas are much more reliable
Comfort
Could do with more leg-room for driver and the steering column should be adjustable for reach. It holds 4 adults comfortably and does a good job on long drives, despite the short wheelbase.
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Security and Service
Security
It isn't the type of car that gets stolen by joy-riders, but it could do with an alarm as well as the immobiliser.
Service
We haven't had any major problems so i can't comment, but i rate Toyota highly from previous cars I have owned. The dealers might be expensive, but they generally offer good service.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None
Other
See above
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes