I picked up a 2004 Corolla LE from the original owners about a year ago for $250. Every single body panel has dents, scratches, and hail damage. Paint still shines and no oxidation. Interior is clean with no rips or tears. Amazingly, every single thing works on the car except the clock. Has 168K on it and runs perfectly. Best money I have ever spent on any car. Also own a 2012 Corolla LE with 172K. Incredible car that just keeps running with minimal maintenance and even has all original glass with no chips or cracks. Just can't beat a Toyota Corolla for basic, no frills transportation!
Cool. Still driving my 2006 Corolla Matrix 4WD with 226,000 miles. Still runs great. P0420 code on this vehicle can be caused by exhaust leak at donut gasket on exhaust manifold which can be made worse with worn engine mounts. You may notice code setting on step hills. Downstream 02 sensor will read lean. Also, if there is noise coming from belt area and you spray some water on it while running and the noise goes away/changes it is probably a worn belt and not the pulleys.
I don't even remember how many dozens of cars I've had, & right now I own a 2016 Toyota Carolla Sport with 200,000+ on the odometer & it's the best car I've ever owned!
Back in 2010 I bought a gently used 2007 Corolla LE. My very first car. She got me to May 2021 with over 200,000 miles, got me through my last year in high school, got me thru college, my first job, and my first apartment. They’re not sleek or sexy but they’re great cars and I’d highly recommend a Corolla to anyone who wants to drive a car into the ground for the best price.
Freakin' sweet. How many miles when you bought it? I'm looking at listings with ~150Kmi and if I do go through with one, expect it to last me 5-7 years on the optimistic side.
@@derrosenkavalier8890 I think it had roughly 5000 on it when I bought it used. The woman who owned it before me was like 90 something & became immobilized within months of buying it. So she sold it back to the dealership after letting it sit in her garage for around 2.5 years
I have a 2007 Corolla 150,000 miles. I love this car! bought it used. runs perfect.! NO rust !! what ever it needs it gets!! better then the crap there building today! That's what I love about this car . Its so Basic!!!!
I bought a 2008 Corolla in 2017. It only had 75,777 kilometres on it. It did developed and oil leak that I thought was cam chain tensioner, but the local Toyota dealer said was the cam chain cover gasket. I suspect they scammed me on that one. But except for that it has been a good reliable car. It now has over 125,000 kilometres on it. AC still blows cold, the exhaust system is still solid and the mileage is good. Can't ask for much more.
9th gen we’re good with accessories like water pump, AC compressor, Alternator etc.. but on my 10th gen I’ve replaced everything except the motor and trans. Do it all myself, easy to work on these rollas, that said great cars.
I had a 2003 CE. Best car I have ever owned... Notice I said HAD. Bought it new, kept up all maintenance and being an aircraft mechanic by trade it was maintained as such. Used Mobil 1 from the first oil change. Back to the had... This car had 417,000 miles on it. All it did was run. Was rear ended 2 weeks ago and insurance totaled it. And guess what!?! I just went out and bought another one. Another 2003 with 130,000 miles... And I know I'll get at least another 200,000 out of it easy....
The clock is easy to fix, about 10-20 minutes to remove, 1-2 minutes to re-solder the few traces, and 5 minutes to put everything back together. Had to do it on mine about 10 years ago.
Actually this generation started as a 2003 model. I've owned a 2003, 2004, and 2007 S. Loved all of them. The Serpentine belt tensioner wants to go. I had to replace it on all 3. The dealership stated on all three, "your timing chain cover is leaking". I never saw a leak, never had it repaired. I did have the exhaust manifold crack on the 2007. The early 03 top door panel was a soft material, and didn't last. The 04 and the 07 were plastic pieces. The storage bin door always breaks. I replaced it on the 03' and the 07'. All of the things wrong with your car is definitely ager related. I finally traded in my 07 in 22' for a 2018 Camry XSE. I never saw 40mpg. The 07' made multiple 3000 mile trips and never did better that 36 on the interstate. I'd own another one, but they are hard to find in lower mileage and great condition.
I have an 05 ce. I bought it @132k for about 4k back in 10/20 and now its at 223k. I've swapped the entire suspension, starter, brakes, radiator, water pump, serp belt, battery, full exhaust, plugs and coils, tires. Ever since 150k I've had p0741 torque converter solenoid and recently a couple of months ago , I've gotten a p2716 "pressure control solenoid d" code. Aside from the transmission codes/hard shifting the car runs pretty good
I have a 2010 with the 1.8 in it, has 275,000 miles on it has no codes never had to replace any emissions parts or engine parts it's starting to shift a little rougher but I haven't serviced the transmission since 60,000.....I change the spark plugs every 15to 30,000 depending on how it's running
Yeah best cars I've ever owned! My current one is a 2004LE with about 335,000 miles on it. Using a little oil now but still don't need to add any between changes. Up north here the salt kills the driver side front and rear wheel bearings. I have replaced 2 bearings on this car, the previous 2003 had 4 bearings done but never the front passenger side. Gas cap issues, had to resolder clock, center console plastic storage doors broke and fall off since new. I tow a small HF utility trailer at 70 miles an hour quite a lot. Way cheaper than my old Chevy pickup. Regular oil changes are a good move to keep it running well.❤😂
Boring? Perhaps, but along with the Mazda Protege and 3, probably one of the best cars ever made and all the car that most people actually need. Love your different, subversive reviews.
@@kschoonm i wouldnt get rid of s*(&.. new cars are a rip off and their quality is in the gutter especially american cars. 07 camry 151k. will drive it into the ground.
@@subaruamazon They are. The best? IMO Mazda's from the 60's and 70's. Do a Goggle search on the Cosmo Sport, 1500/1800, Capella/616, R 100, RX2, 3 and 4, 323/GLC, series 1 RX7 and you'll see what I mean.
In Japan and some other contries this car was named corolla se saloon and in japan and those other contries it was popular so toyota launched a facelift of it well nothing was changed just some engine specs tail lights and front grill that car gave the popularity to corollas in those contries but it never got launched in the usa and my dad had it for some times we loved it i did not wanted that it get sold so we stilll have iit but its in my brothers use
I had a 2006 Corolla with the 5 speed manual, base model, only thing failed was alternator at about 240k, and stater at about 265k, besides that, that’s it until I crashed it at 320k miles in 2020
People are nuts about horsepower and accelation these days. 130 hp is plenty in a car like this. How many times are you actually blasting 0 - 60 runs anyway? It keeps up with traffic just fine, it's not sluggish. Folks used to routinely drive cars with under 100 hp, and not just tiny imports, but big, heavy American cars with straight sixes and 15 second to sixty mph times.
The Corolla is so boring even the problems are boring. I just bought an '08 w/ 170k for $2k. It could use some mechanical TLC like new front rotors, but as I've researched Toyotas & 1ZZ-FE engine & the trans & then looked this one over if you can turn a wrench tye most common issues are easy & cheap enough to handle yourself. While this is my first Toyota I highly doubt it will be my last. Now I'm still keeping my '00 Cherokee, & -81 Dodge Ram, but this Corolla will be racking up the miles for me.
I'll add going from my Cherokee that gets 20mpg hwy, & well much less in town getting even 38mpg is going to pay back the $2k I paid for it in short order.
get the 09 to 2014 its bigger safer and gets better gas mileage bc of the detuned engine so yes the 02 to 08 makes more horsepower same engine as the newer ones but burns more gas than a newer one
That was definitely the stigma Toyota had in the 80's & 90s, but my '08 that has 170k & has spent its life in NE is surprisingly not all chewed up. The only visible rust is in front of the driver's side rear wheel well (typical), & while I won't go crazy taking it to a body shop to do it right & cost me more than the $2k I paid for the car it will get cleaned up, sealed, some Bondo & paint. That should be good for the next 170k.
I picked up a 2004 Corolla LE from the original owners about a year ago for $250. Every single body panel has dents, scratches, and hail damage. Paint still shines and no oxidation. Interior is clean with no rips or tears. Amazingly, every single thing works on the car except the clock. Has 168K on it and runs perfectly. Best money I have ever spent on any car. Also own a 2012 Corolla LE with 172K. Incredible car that just keeps running with minimal maintenance and even has all original glass with no chips or cracks. Just can't beat a Toyota Corolla for basic, no frills transportation!
Cool. Still driving my 2006 Corolla Matrix 4WD with 226,000 miles. Still runs great. P0420 code on this vehicle can be caused by exhaust leak at donut gasket on exhaust manifold which can be made worse with worn engine mounts. You may notice code setting on step hills. Downstream 02 sensor will read lean. Also, if there is noise coming from belt area and you spray some water on it while running and the noise goes away/changes it is probably a worn belt and not the pulleys.
In a few days my dad will be passing down his Toyota Corolla to me and I can’t wait. This is my first car ever!
Man my family has been driving a 06 corolla since 07 about 17 years I love it
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I don't even remember how many dozens of cars I've had, & right now I own a 2016 Toyota Carolla Sport with 200,000+ on the odometer & it's the best car I've ever owned!
They’re the best Little cars on the road right now if you’re looking for a ride to get great service you can’t go wrong
This is a nice car, I definitely would fix the problems and continue to drive
Back in 2010 I bought a gently used 2007 Corolla LE. My very first car.
She got me to May 2021 with over 200,000 miles, got me through my last year in high school, got me thru college, my first job, and my first apartment. They’re not sleek or sexy but they’re great cars and I’d highly recommend a Corolla to anyone who wants to drive a car into the ground for the best price.
That's awesome! They are a perfect first car! Thanks for watching!
Freakin' sweet. How many miles when you bought it? I'm looking at listings with ~150Kmi and if I do go through with one, expect it to last me 5-7 years on the optimistic side.
@@derrosenkavalier8890 I think it had roughly 5000 on it when I bought it used. The woman who owned it before me was like 90 something & became immobilized within months of buying it. So she sold it back to the dealership after letting it sit in her garage for around 2.5 years
@@215_Philly_4for4 Ah, gotcha. Grandma cars are usually in spectacular shape, so you got an awesome deal indeed.
I have a 2007 Corolla 150,000 miles. I love this car! bought it used. runs perfect.! NO rust !! what ever it needs it gets!! better then the crap there building today! That's what I love about this car . Its so Basic!!!!
Awesome! It should run forever!
I bought a 2008 Corolla in 2017. It only had 75,777 kilometres on it. It did developed and oil leak that I thought was cam chain tensioner, but the local Toyota dealer said was the cam chain cover gasket. I suspect they scammed me on that one. But except for that it has been a good reliable car. It now has over 125,000 kilometres on it. AC still blows cold, the exhaust system is still solid and the mileage is good. Can't ask for much more.
9th gen we’re good with accessories like water pump, AC compressor, Alternator etc.. but on my 10th gen I’ve replaced everything except the motor and trans. Do it all myself, easy to work on these rollas, that said great cars.
I had a 2003 CE. Best car I have ever owned... Notice I said HAD. Bought it new, kept up all maintenance and being an aircraft mechanic by trade it was maintained as such. Used Mobil 1 from the first oil change. Back to the had... This car had 417,000 miles on it. All it did was run. Was rear ended 2 weeks ago and insurance totaled it. And guess what!?! I just went out and bought another one. Another 2003 with 130,000 miles... And I know I'll get at least another 200,000 out of it easy....
madd 07 camry with 151k. i hear this over and over. rear ended hit on the side. these cars dont wear, they get hit.
The clock is easy to fix, about 10-20 minutes to remove, 1-2 minutes to re-solder the few traces, and 5 minutes to put everything back together. Had to do it on mine about 10 years ago.
I feel this interior held up well
And performance is okay for 1.8 i4
9th gen corolla's better than newer one
Actually this generation started as a 2003 model.
I've owned a 2003, 2004, and 2007 S. Loved all of them. The Serpentine belt tensioner wants to go. I had to replace it on all 3. The dealership stated on all three, "your timing chain cover is leaking". I never saw a leak, never had it repaired. I did have the exhaust manifold crack on the 2007.
The early 03 top door panel was a soft material, and didn't last. The 04 and the 07 were plastic pieces. The storage bin door always breaks. I replaced it on the 03' and the 07'.
All of the things wrong with your car is definitely ager related. I finally traded in my 07 in 22' for a 2018 Camry XSE.
I never saw 40mpg. The 07' made multiple 3000 mile trips and never did better that 36 on the interstate.
I'd own another one, but they are hard to find in lower mileage and great condition.
I have an 05 ce. I bought it @132k for about 4k back in 10/20 and now its at 223k. I've swapped the entire suspension, starter, brakes, radiator, water pump, serp belt, battery, full exhaust, plugs and coils, tires. Ever since 150k I've had p0741 torque converter solenoid and recently a couple of months ago , I've gotten a p2716 "pressure control solenoid d" code. Aside from the transmission codes/hard shifting the car runs pretty good
I have a 2010 with the 1.8 in it, has 275,000 miles on it has no codes never had to replace any emissions parts or engine parts it's starting to shift a little rougher but I haven't serviced the transmission since 60,000.....I change the spark plugs every 15to 30,000 depending on how it's running
Yeah best cars I've ever owned! My current one is a 2004LE with about 335,000 miles on it. Using a little oil now but still don't need to add any between changes. Up north here the salt kills the driver side front and rear wheel bearings. I have replaced 2 bearings on this car, the previous 2003 had 4 bearings done but never the front passenger side. Gas cap issues, had to resolder clock, center console plastic storage doors broke and fall off since new.
I tow a small HF utility trailer at 70 miles an hour quite a lot. Way cheaper than my old Chevy pickup.
Regular oil changes are a good move to keep it running well.❤😂
Boring? Perhaps, but along with the Mazda Protege and 3, probably one of the best cars ever made and all the car that most people actually need. Love your different, subversive reviews.
Agree! I still have a 2003 Corolla LE and also had a 1991 Mazda Protege. It's hard to get rid of cars that still work really well. They are immortal!
07 camry 151k. my parents had a protoge and a 626. knew mazdas were good but not that good.
@@kschoonm i wouldnt get rid of s*(&.. new cars are a rip off and their quality is in the gutter especially american cars. 07 camry 151k. will drive it into the ground.
@@subaruamazon They are. The best? IMO Mazda's from the 60's and 70's. Do a Goggle search on the Cosmo Sport, 1500/1800, Capella/616, R 100, RX2, 3 and 4, 323/GLC, series 1 RX7 and you'll see what I mean.
@@kschoonm I have a '90 Protege. On of the most balanced and best cars I have ever owned.
I love this channel so much! Such a fun concept finding old cars to review. Death to the car payment! 😎
Whip off the sump and check the oil pickup tube.....prone to clogging up if oil changes have been neglected!
07 camry here. 151qk. 1.8 may have been one of the best engines toyota has ever made.
I always drive my 2004 corolla in neutral in long downhills ,saving lots of money on gas and easy on the motor !
In Japan and some other contries this car was named corolla se saloon and in japan and those other contries it was popular so toyota launched a facelift of it well nothing was changed just some engine specs tail lights and front grill that car gave the popularity to corollas in those contries but it never got launched in the usa and my dad had it for some times we loved it i did not wanted that it get sold so we stilll have iit but its in my brothers use
I had a 2006 Corolla with the 5 speed manual, base model, only thing failed was alternator at about 240k, and stater at about 265k, besides that, that’s it until I crashed it at 320k miles in 2020
Also 40mpg i agree! In 2020 before I crashed it, I went from kingman Arizona to Barstow and used only about 5 gallons of gas….stupidly gas efficient
People are nuts about horsepower and accelation these days. 130 hp is plenty in a car like this. How many times are you actually blasting 0 - 60 runs anyway? It keeps up with traffic just fine, it's not sluggish. Folks used to routinely drive cars with under 100 hp, and not just tiny imports, but big, heavy American cars with straight sixes and 15 second to sixty mph times.
Do an Acura tl high mileage review
my Le is very comfortable I have 360km on the speedometer
odometer
@@brentkiely657yes odometer these spell checker keep changing text evening when it off
@@brentkiely657 yes 360km on odometer and 260km top speed
@@brentkiely657 I mostly used it to casino and back to my house
And since there's no sea in Johannesburg there's not a single rust on the car
The Corolla is so boring even the problems are boring.
I just bought an '08 w/ 170k for $2k. It could use some mechanical TLC like new front rotors, but as I've researched Toyotas & 1ZZ-FE engine & the trans & then looked this one over if you can turn a wrench tye most common issues are easy & cheap enough to handle yourself. While this is my first Toyota I highly doubt it will be my last. Now I'm still keeping my '00 Cherokee, & -81 Dodge Ram, but this Corolla will be racking up the miles for me.
I'll add going from my Cherokee that gets 20mpg hwy, & well much less in town getting even 38mpg is going to pay back the $2k I paid for it in short order.
get the 09 to 2014 its bigger safer and gets better gas mileage bc of the detuned engine so yes the 02 to 08 makes more horsepower same engine as the newer ones but burns more gas than a newer one
i like 09
Good job
all these cars turned into rust a long tine ago. Must be a reddit poster. lol
That was definitely the stigma Toyota had in the 80's & 90s, but my '08 that has 170k & has spent its life in NE is surprisingly not all chewed up. The only visible rust is in front of the driver's side rear wheel well (typical), & while I won't go crazy taking it to a body shop to do it right & cost me more than the $2k I paid for the car it will get cleaned up, sealed, some Bondo & paint. That should be good for the next 170k.