1995 Toyota Corolla Consumer Reviews

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Written by: matt on 09/06/2006

Vehicle

1995 Toyota Corolla 4 Dr DX Wagon

Review

This car is great. I bought it used with 75,000 on it and it now has 175,000. The light in the ashtray no longer works... that is it. Had the cap & rotor replaced recently and the mechanic said "your car is like a way back machine. Everything is original!" If it ain't broke...

Favorite Features

reliability, 32 mph every tank, frequently with bikes on the roof

Suggested Improvements

bring a reasonable looking corolla wagon back

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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The Corolla that could

Written by: Pat on 08/24/2006

Vehicle

1995 Toyota Corolla 4 Dr DX Sedan

Review

My 1st Toyota and it won't be my last. Extremely dependable, great mileage, not a show stopper but beauty is only skin deep. My daughter borrowed it the other day and on her way home from work she was rear ended/side swiped by a car at 60 mph. Rear quarter panel damaged, bumper pushed in to tire but structural integrity of trunk and balance of car intact. Daughter suffered minor whiplash, bumped her knee on dash and got a slight bruise from the shoulder strap which did a fine job holding her back from the windshield. The other 7 cars the driver hit didn't fare as well - my daughter walked away. Thanks Toyota!

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

I'm not much for glitz but a little more padding in the seats would be nice. Additional vents for a/c and heat in the back would be an improvement although I've never gotten any complaints.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Toyota Corolla 1995

Written by: dly on 07/07/2006

Vehicle

1995 Toyota Corolla 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

Best car I have ever had. First Corolla 1979 model had over 300,000 miles before engine was done. 1995 Corolla have only had to change starter couple of times.

Favorite Features

Reliability

Suggested Improvements

Light in the trunk

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Love it

Written by: sara on 06/18/2006

Vehicle

1995 Toyota Corolla 4 Dr DX Wagon

Review

I love this car. I could afford a new car, but I will drive this til it dies. Great gas mileage 25-30. Hauls lots of stuff but is small enough for parking in tight spaces.

Favorite Features

Size, mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Make more. bring this back. I'd buy a 2006 on a second.

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Takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'

Written by: My Hooptie on 05/30/2006

Vehicle

1995 Toyota Corolla 4 Dr DX Sedan

Review

I love my Corolla. I drive it almost everyday. I put approx 156,000 miles on it myself, I bought my '95 Corolla brand new off the show room floor. It has been up and down the east coast many times. Out of all the cars I have owned in my lifetime my little hooptie has outlasted them all. Whenever I fly out of town I tend to rent Corollas for dependability Within the next 22 months God willing I will be retiring & I am contemplating on buying another car & you can bet your bottom dollar it will be another Toyota, I have no intention of getting rid of my little Hooptie. I intend to drive it until it can't be driven any more. Trust me, if I didn't like it I would've gotten rid of it years ago

Favorite Features

Even though it has 4 cylinders It can really hang in there with some of the big dogs. I love the quick start in cold/hot weather. I like when I have large items to transport I fold the rear seats down and push the big items right through the trunk and can still close it.

Suggested Improvements

Like anything else with age it tends to get a little noisy, I believe a little more insullation can fix that. The drivers seat can use a little more padding it's begining to wear a little thin from years of use But then what do you expect I'm really not a feather weight person. I have no complaints.

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Like a good pair of old jeans..

Written by: Carlos-Puerto Rico on 11/17/2005

Vehicle

1995 Toyota Corolla 4 Dr DX Sedan

Review

For me it's car # 5...but the best till now and I think that it will be hard to top. I have a 2000 Sienna, but not even this excellent family taxi can top my little warrior. I have had her for 10 years now and I do not have a doubt in my mind that I'll have her for 5 years more... with help from God maybe 20 yrs, even in an island like Puerto Rico which is known to be tough on cars even the tough SUV's.

Favorite Features

Best features are reliability, value, solid construction, comfort.

Suggested Improvements

A Toyota Factory replenishing program for old die hards like the Corolla 1995 that give the Toyota comp. such a excellent reputation & free publicity.

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Love my Little Station Wagon

Written by: Martha on 08/23/2005

Vehicle

1995 Toyota Corolla 4 Dr DX Wagon

Review

July 4, 2005, was my tenth anniversary with this car. I will keep it until it falls to pieces. It has good fuel economy, fits in tight parking spaces, and holds a ton of stuff when the rear seat is folded down. It's also peppy on the highway. I have had no major repairs in 72,000 miles. Unfortunately Toyota stopped making Corolla station wagons in 1996, so I can't get another one. I'd buy another in a minute.

Favorite Features

Room to haul a lot of stuff with seat folded down. Handles easily. Turns on a dime. Good fuel economy. Very well-built. Low maintenance and repair costs. Very reliable.

Suggested Improvements

Ride a bit stiff. Seats could be more comfortable. No leg room in back seat. Toyota should bring the Corolla station wagon back.

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LIKE AN OLD FRIEND

Written by: Dupepraw on 08/11/2005

Vehicle

1995 Toyota Corolla 4 Dr DX Sedan

Review

Purchased new in 1995 and never took it back to the dealer for any work only oil changes. It has been the best car that we have ever owned to date and has never let us down. It still has the original exhaust system, maybe because it was undercoated from the beginning and ever since, we live in a cold winter of Canada. It is not a car to excite you or burn up the pavement, just a good car for every day use and not to line the pockets of mechanics with gold. Would buy another, but with 8400km., why bother, it may be old but it gets where I what to go.

Favorite Features

Reliable, like the rear sets that fold down for more truck room, ride is okay, good gas mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Needs more power 2-liter or better, better seats, dash lay out and higher off the ground.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Total Reliability!

Written by: phillie phanatic on 11/05/2004

Vehicle

1995 Toyota Corolla 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

I have used this car primarily for work commute of 60+ miles one way. It has gone through pouring rainstorms, snow storms, and ice all as easily as on a dry road. I have never been stuck or left stranded by this car. No matter how cold it's been outside, it has never failed to start right up. My only repairs were routine; oil & filter changes, tires, belts, etc. This little baby is a 5-speed stick and didn't need a new clutch until 198,000 miles! After 274,000+ miles, it is still getting 36 mpg! It just passed inspection and 1st time emissions test without a single problem! I could not have asked for anything better and this little car is still going strong!!

Favorite Features

The absolute dependability & reliability. I've never had to worry about anything mechanically with this car. High mpg (40-41 on the highway during the 1st 5 years) and low maintenance costs. Despite its small size, it has plenty of zip for merging and driving on highways,

Suggested Improvements

Probably due to its small size, when I have the back seat full of people, the side windows tend to fog up quickly in the winter. It clears easily with the defrosters cranked up and maybe cracking the windows a bit. I consider it a small price to pay for everything else this car delivers.

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Engine will out live the body

Written by: mathis30240 on 09/14/2004

Vehicle

1995 Toyota Corolla 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

Although I'm a truck guy, I can't kill this car. I needed a reliable car to get back and forth from work, and this is it. I got the car for $800 from a friend. It needed the LF Hub replaced (additional $100). Cars been great. Taught my son to drive stick in this car. It took a beating, but the car survived!

Favorite Features

Just the reliability of the car.

Suggested Improvements

More insulation to give the corolla a quiet ride.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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