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Love this car!
willkeepitforever, 08/22/2010
1999 Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
My husbands car has almost 200,000 mi on it and you just can't kill it! It just goes forever if you keep up with oil changes every 3k and proper maint. I just wish they would make it roomier for people up to 5'8" -6' tall. That is truly the only complaint. I am only too happy to get a small economical car that is a good buy! Not to mention tremendous resale value. I spoke to two owners that have sold their 1999 Toyota Corolla's between $2,300.00 - 3,200.00. Just goes to show the public still has confidence in Toyota! I used to be a Honda person, but switched to Toyota after two of my Honda's needed a Transmission at 180,000 mi. - Bye Bye Honda! Just bought two more Toyotas for my family
I must have got the lemon
Jason, 07/24/2009
1999 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car because of its reputation with reliability and good fuel economy. I put aside my thirst for a sporty car and decided this car would be more practical. However, this car has had the craziest electrical problems. With only 80,000 miles on the car, while driving on the highway, the speedometer dies and the transmission will not shift out of first gear. It only happens in the summer if it has been sitting in the sun, or if I am driving on the highway in the winter with the heater on, so heat is obviously a factor. No mechanic has been able to fix it and I have spent around 1,000 dollars trying to get this problem fixed.
Trouble free and economical
bontempinc, 02/15/2003
1999 Toyota Corolla VE 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My '98 Corolla was a wonderful buy. 32 mpg in town and 41 highway. I could drive it for 9 hours without tiring. Changed the oil every 3000 miles and that was it.
Reliable commute car
Bo, 03/29/2006
1999 Toyota Corolla VE 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have put 160K on it,in general its been reliable, no major problems. Its cheap to maintain and will run for long time. I have long commute and like to stay in fast lane all the time, enginee start burning oil when its about 120k, not very bad but the rear is "smoked", its very obvious on a white bumper. Also replaced the front struct at about 130k mile, I took it on to dirt road couple times on camping trips with few hundred pond load. Front hood paint has many large chips due to long hours on the road, steering wheel top portion wore out due to the sweat and sunshine, front windshield replaced due to cracks. Overall I recomand it to commuter who dont push it too hard
Jane's sand colored car.
Jane Doe, 03/09/2002
1999 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Great car, comfortable to drive.
Flintstones' vehicle
Laura, 03/29/2005
1999 Toyota Corolla VE 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This bare-bones car runs and runs. Although the styling, road noise, and freeway handling leave a lot to be desired; the fuel economy, peppy street performance, and reliability are excellent.
Great Car for the Money
basilisk4, 06/30/2003
1999 Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my second Corolla (the previous one having been a 1989), and I still love them. Despite what many car snobs have to say about the performance of the Corolla, I find it to be pretty darn good when you consider what else you get with this car -- safety and excellent reliability. The newer Corollas retain that safety and reliability and add a certain degree of style and performance, making for an overall excellent compact sedan.
You Get Your Money's Worth
Dr. Storch, 08/18/2009
1999 Toyota Corolla VE 4dr Sedan
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is the second 99 VE I have owned. The first one was totaled with 112K on the ODO and that car needed nothing. My current VE was purchased three years ago with 69K on the ODO. I now have 165K on the ODO and I only had to replace the alternator and the usual things like a battery and tires. The only problem I have now is that the CEL comes on indicating a problem within the EVAP system. This can be costly to repair. The car is now burning about a quart of oil every 500 miles. I always change the oil every 5k and listen to what my mechanic tells me. I happen to have a very honest mechanic which is very hard to find! If I can find one to replace this one for the right $ I will!
All around good car
AdamT180, 08/15/2003
1999 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had my Corolla for nearly 2 years and have not had any major problems. It is a durable and reliable small sedan that can handle both city streets and rural highways with ease. The 4 cylinder engine provides adequete power and gets excellent gas mileage. The 4-speed automatic transmission is smooth. The rear seating area is tight, but otherwise the interior is comfortable and sturdy.
I love my corolla
Mal, 05/22/2002
1999 Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has been great. I haven't had a major problem and I drive 100 miles a day to work. I change the oil every 5K and have just installed platinum spark plugs. It is really reliable and I feel confident in it. We are considering purchasing a second one since my husband's gm car is really starting to die.