2004 Toyota Corolla

Excellent car for someone who has to drive a lot!

By Mark (OH) on Monday, May 06, 2013

I owned and sold this car
Reason: Insurance payoff following accident in whiche the car was totalled. - My approximate mileage is 144,000

Pros: "Very reliable, goes and goes."

Cons: "Road noise. Some AC inconsistency."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I bought this car used in 2008 with 27,000 miles on it, and ran it up to 144,000 though five years of highway rush hour traffic, country roads, city streets and several long trips. Through all of that the repair costs were minimal. The only real troublesome concern wat that the the AC was inconsistent in the last few years. It could have been fixed, but my brother-in-law mechanic devised an inexpensive work around for it. I believe it would have gone way past 200,000 miles with ease, if it had not been for a rush hour accident in which the front end was severely damaged and the air bags deployed. I came out uninjured, a testiment to the the safety conscious design. At ten years old I feared the worst when it came to insurance claims, however it had held it's value enough to produce a very, very fair pay out. In looking for a "new" used car, I went first for another Corolla, but sadly did not like the later models as well, so I got a Ford Focus instead. But I would definately recommmed the 2003 version of the Corolla."

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Great vehicle, reliable, economical

By Trish (AZ) on Saturday, May 04, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 91,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This is a great car. I have used this car for 7 years. Never had any problems. Just the normal maintenance and oil change. One of the best cars for the amount I spent."

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Very reliable transportation.

By vcobbs (FL) on Sunday, April 21, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 200,185

Pros: "reliable, inexpensive to own and operate."

Cons: "better grade exterior paint."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"Over my lifetime (66 yrs.)I have purchased 5 new vehicles. This Corolla has been the most safe, reliable one out of the 5. With normal maintance and driving performance, it has never left me stranded. Normal repairs, when needed, have been quick and in-expensive. Due to the reliablity factor, I would trade for another Corolla."

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It is an excellent and dependable car

By JRB (NY) on Thursday, April 18, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 60,000

Pros: "If taken care of,it could go another 150,000 miles"

Cons: "It doesn't handle the bumps, perhaps needs shocks"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"It's a great car. I just put new tires on it. Bought it in 2002 and only has 60,000 miles on it. With a good waxing, it would look like new inside and out."

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My 2007 Corolla CE

By Kevin (CT) on Friday, April 12, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 67,000

Pros: "Reliability, good gas mileage, easy to maintain"

Cons: "Low horsepower with 3 or more passengers"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I bought it new in January 2007 (24 miles on OD) from a Toyota dealership. The only option I got was 4 speed automatic transmition. Its currently 6 y/o and 67k miles. My fuel milage is about 30 mpg average, high 20's city, mid 30's highway. Every 5k miles I check (and change if needed) all fluids, filters and the serpentine belt. I changed the front brake pads myself at 40k miles. Great reliability, easy to maintain. Has a few harmless interior noises from plastic panels rubbing when driving on rough roads, but that is my only complaint."

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My 2007 Corolla CE

By Kevin (CT) on Friday, April 12, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 67,000

Pros: "Reliability, good gas mileage, easy to maintain"

Cons: "Low horsepower with 3 or more passengers"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I bought it new in January 2007 (24 miles on OD) from a Toyota dealership. The only option I got was 4 speed automatic transmition. Its currently 6 y/o and 67k miles. My fuel milage is about 30 mpg average, high 20's city, mid 30's highway. Every 5k miles I check (and change if needed) all fluids, filters and the serpentine belt. I changed the front brake pads myself at 40k miles. Great reliability, easy to maintain. Has a few harmless interior noises from plastic panels rubbing when driving on rough roads, but that is my only complaint."

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