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modiddy24 · 10-31-2011, 01:22 PM

Hey all. I'm getting relocated for work and now my commute will be 55 miles each way. I drive an 2008 tundra, lifted with bigger tires and I dont want to drive it daily. Mainly for gas reasons ($$$$) and the other b/c I dont want to but on 600 miles a week on my truck.

I am a huge fan of toyotas and was looking at 2001-2002 corolla as my daily driver. I just wanted to get ya'lls thoughts on the car. I know nothing about them except they are very fuel efficient and that it's a toyota and they are very reliable. Any input would be great. Thanks.

Clayton1984 · 10-31-2011, 04:44 PM

It's a good car. I get around 33-34mpg highway.

***Zembonez*** · 10-31-2011, 04:46 PM

Get one with the 4 speed auto. The manual transmissions are known to fail.

ilovecorollale · 10-31-2011, 08:03 PM

Or get a toyota echo, though the 2003 and up looks much better. I've seen post of 30-40 mpg, maybe more since it is quite a smaller engine but similar to the corolla ones but better fuel efficient but lack of power lol.

yanlapanic · 10-31-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Zembonez

Get one with the 4 speed auto. The manual transmissions are known to fail.

the corolla 8th gen transmission is really good in my opinion , I dont know who told you that ? !

Clayton1984 · 10-31-2011, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yanlapanic

the corolla 8th gen transmission is really good in my opinion , I dont know who told you that ? !

The manual transmission isn't known to fail. However, just about every 8th gen manual is probably about due for a new clutch. I replaced my clutch last year myself - most shops in my area charge around $900.

enoel · 11-01-2011, 12:46 AM

Hello,
I've had my little Corolla 2000 VE since 2004 (63k miles) to date (156k miles) no problems with the car, very happy with it; I just can't let it go!
The only thing I don't like about my car is that does not have ''overdrive'' (since it's a ''VE''...Value Edition?)

Just get a ''LE'' (Luxury Edition?...Limited Edition?)

Have a great day!

Highway_maniac · 11-01-2011, 03:14 AM

Have a lot manual transmissions here in The Netherlands, they are not known to fail. 5 Speed is a bit stronger than the 6 speed though.

If you want to buy one with a vvti enige (first series, gen 8 up to about 2002), check it this enige has oil consumption problems. If so, you'll have to swap the enige ($$). Search the forums / internet for the oil consumption problems with the first vvti engines, you'll find a lot of information.