Toyota Corolla 2.0 D-4D

I bought my beautiful Toyota Corolla GTI when it was a year old in 1991, having done nearly 30K in that fist year. Since then I have had virtually trouble free motoring with the exception of a little rust round the edge of the electric sun roof which was repaired by Toyota under its 3 year/60,000 miles no quibble guarantee. It has now travelled nearly 90K and feels like a new car with regards to the wonderful engine. All parts apart from battery, brakes and exhaust are still in original condition. Yes even the headlights, indicators and brake lights are the originals. The performance is very ... more

My husband has owned his corolla T Sport for 18 months now. He bought it brand new from our local dealer, and was like a little boy when he was waiting to collect it! It really is a boys toy, but with a big slant on being practical. It has the same engine as the celica, so at 189bhp, it isnt slow off the mark! All men (and women like me!) will love the sound it makes as you accelerate up through the gears! However, as well as being a sporty "toy" for the man in your life, it does have a practical side as well. Not being as low or compact as the celica means you can easliy fit in a family of ... more

The Toyaota Corolla 2.0 D GS Estate is the slowest car that I have ever driven (Fact). You see it has a 2 litre, normally aspirated Diesel engine pumping out a sizzling 80 bhp ! You can floor the peddle in fifth on the motorway and go no faster until an obliging hill hoves into view. This car is fundamentally underpowered. Given any situation where a short burst of acceleration is needed to avoid danger, the Corolla reacts like a comatose Sloth. Add to this a wife,three children and a host of shopping/luggage, you can imagine the result. I opted for the Corolla as I wanted a Diesel for the ... more