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Bobert's Corolla
Bobert, 02/28/2006
2006 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Corolla is Toyota's best kept secret - in my opinion it is even better than a Camry - just about the same size with way better gas mileage and about $5K cheaper. The LE model is equipped with all the options needed to be comfortable. The engine and transmission is so smooth. Driving on the interstates you have to be careful because you can't hear the engine and the ride is not compromised at 85 MPH. No scheduled maintenance tuneups until 120K miles due to new technology iradium spark plugs - antifreeze good for 100K. Other people can not believe that my car is a Corolla because it is not a little car - they also love the luxuious Indigo Ink Blue metallic color - used on Avalons.
No repairs, 196,000 miles
Kathleen, 10/25/2024
2006 Toyota Corolla CE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I owned this car until October 2024 - it lasted 18 years and 196,000 without any repairs. Seriously: none. I had to get brakes, tires, wipers, light bulbs - but not a single repair. In the end, the engine was still fine but it was so badly rusted that the frame was no longer safe (and the rust took out a small portion of the muffler). The rust wasn't the car's fault - we live in a heavily-salted Northeast city and despite my best efforts, the salt took its toll on the car.
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Most reliable car ever
Eva , 12/08/2023
2006 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
About 3 years ago I totalled my beloved 2008 Kia Sportage. So, I thought instead of getting another SUV, and a car payment ... I wanted something reliable, good on gas, nothing fancy. I THOUGHT my Kia was reliable.... apparently not so much compared to a Toyota!! So I paid 5,000 cash for a little 2006 Toyota Corolla. Best car purchase I have ever made. When I first purchased it needed a belt, front and rear brakes. And that's it. In three years it's all I needed, and oil changes. It was because the previous owner just didn't fix. I get an inspection every 6 months and they always tell me the same thing, there is nothing wrong with this car, and it's one of the best most reliable cars you can buy, hands down. I have 238,000 km on it...and many more to go ! I might upgrade to a Rav4 next year, merely because I go camping alot. A bonus is I'll get more selling my corolla 3 years later than I paid for it 👍👍👍gone UP in value!
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Oh my aching back!
MRI tech, 03/11/2008
2006 Toyota Corolla S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Corolla is like a Timex watch, very reliable. I never worry about it breaking down. I bought this car new and I have only had to do scheduled maintenance. Great gas mileage, 30+. Now for the bad news, very uncomfortable seats, steering wheel does not telescopic, air conditioning hardly blows out at all when in head/foot postion. Defroster takes forever to unfog windshield. I drive an hour each way to work, and my back kills me. The arm rest might as well not exist, it is of no use except for storage. I am presently looking for a "comfortable" car. Why does inexpensive have to hurt so much? Windshield cracks if anything hits it however small.
Great car!
Mike, 04/27/2006
2006 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought new Oct 2006. Now have 13,500 miles on it. Zero problems. Extremely quiet, very little motor or wind noise. So quiet you tend to speed. Great, honest gas mileage. Freeway at 75 mph I get 34 - 36. Combined city and highway at lower speeds I get 36 - 38. Comfortable seating but "wings" on drivers seat dig into my back; could be softer. Steering wheel too far away!! I'm 6'2" and have my seat pushed back. Good ride, especially on highway. My only complaint is that the Bridgestone tires are very noisy on coarse pavement. Big trunk, roomy backseat for a small car. The LE is nicely appointed, a mini "luxury" car. It's a great car for the money.