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  • tiger4866tiger4866 Member Posts: 11
    I hear the problem is with 2005 corolla's made after a certain date. I now have a 2006 which I have had no issues with. I'm soooooo frustrated with my dealer and Toyota in general! I called them about 2 months ago about another issue, haven't heard back, wrote to Toyota, they were no help, now I e-mailed the dealer about 2 weeks ago with no reply. :mad:
  • vlanman25vlanman25 Member Posts: 49
    Please don't get me started on Toyota dealers with regard to service. As far as I can see, that's the only weak spot with owning a Toyota, getting quality service. I'm still trying to find a dealer I can count on. Others on this forum though don't feel the same and have had good luck. I was thinking it might be the northeast area..
    Good luck with your Corrola,

    Ken
  • tiger4866tiger4866 Member Posts: 11
    I'm about ready to right to Toyota again. They told me to take it up with the dealer but that's not helping at all.
  • kanukanu Member Posts: 19
    I just have a machanic changed my corolla 97 auto transmission fluid. They used Valvoline DEXRON® III/MERCON. I watched him drained and cleaned pan, changed the gasket. After 2 weeks, I checked my transmission fluid after running by have the engine turn on. It was mixed red and dark.

    Would that be the problem? Do I have to change it again?

    I did some resarch, it said the 3 speed have differential oil that need to be replaced too. I knew he did not change that, so I may have to change it again.

    Do I need to use the same exact oil same as the above one for my differential oil?

    Thank a lot
  • nhstevenhsteve Member Posts: 79
    hi everyone:

    I am considering a very late model low mileage or new 06 corolla as a commuter vehicle. I line in NH and commute 120 miles round trip every day to Boston. i am coming out of a Subaru AWD Outback, 225K miles! I am very interested in the gas mileage and the low price of this car. I have loved every Subaru and every Toyota I have ever owned. I have only owned Toyota trucks but am very confident in the quality of the brand.

    Any comments on the Corolla as a good, reliable, safe commuter and comfortable vehicle? Is the gas mileage really 35+ on the road? How are the repairs? Specifically, how does it handle on wet and snowy roads?

    Thank you very much for your help.

    Steve in NH
  • backybacky Member Posts: 18,949
    The Corolla is a good commuting car because it has a relatively smooth, quiet ride for a small car and also really good fuel economy. With the optional side airbags and curtains, it's one of the few small cars that got an "acceptable" rating on the IIHS' side impact test. One thing, though: be sure to take the car on a long test drive before buying. Maybe even rent one for a couple of days (Hertz et. al. rent them). Because the driving position of the '03+ Corolla is uncomfortable for many drivers. It seems to fit shorter drivers best. Try before you buy!
  • bporter1bporter1 Member Posts: 229
    Let me first preface to say I currently do not own a Corolla, but did drive my mother's 2004 LE on a 450mile weekend. All in all, the car was great, very comfy seats, pretty good power even with three people in the car. Ride and handling are pretty good, braking is pretty good too. The kind of driving I did that weekend was a mixture of highway, and city driving. We only filled the car once, but we could have made the entire trip on one tank of gas.
    The only things that I did not like, were the following: I thought the sterring could be a little looser in low speed maneuvers, and the fact that the key fob does not have trunk release button on it. Overall a great car. I currently drive a Buick Reagl with the supercharged V6, and I was not at a loss for power, or comfort. The Corolla is most certainly on my short list for my next car.
  • award392award392 Member Posts: 4
    I just bought a 2005 corolla S and intend on installing a cold air intake on it within the month. Would having an airbypass valve be more of a hinderance than a benefit? Also is there any noticeable benefit of a hypervoltage system? thanks a lot
  • dellgatewaydellgateway Member Posts: 2
    Get a quote for the 2006 corolla CE automatic with power package and floor mats = $14999+title/TAX. Is it OK or too high?
  • jrct9454jrct9454 Member Posts: 2,363
    ...prices are a local matter, and not knowing where you are, it's hard to advise.

    For the West Coast, that is too high a price; just as an example, LEs are going for under $15k in the SF Bay Area. CEs should be cheaper still by several hundred $. $15k for a CE is too high in any competitive urban market.
  • mykids98mykids98 Member Posts: 2
    My kid has a 98 corolla and lately it's been giving us fits triing to start it up when the engine is cold. I have replaced tha map sensor, the throttle positioning sensor and have checked extensively for leaks in the vacume system. Still it doesn't want to stay running. When it is warmed up (after about 30 to 40 minutes it's rpm's are at about 500 or less and it wants to stall out.
    I really need help on this as I have talked to several techs and have tried everything they suggested.
    With the price of paying a specialist for figuring this out I could put a down payment on another car.
    Bear with the following jibberish, my 4 year old wants to type somethingjkikik8997*/963.258/741. This kid of mine!! :sick:
  • beernutbeernut Member Posts: 329
    What is a four year old doing with a 98 Corolla?
  • dudleyrdudleyr Member Posts: 3,469
    Yes the Corolla might be a little much for a 4-year old. Might want to try a used Echo.
  • mykids98mykids98 Member Posts: 2
    I thought Rodney Dangerfield was dead!
    I wasn't aware that it needed to be pointed out but the car belongs not to the 4 year old but rather the 21 year old daughter.
    Sorry for testing your intelligence!
    I'll take the car to the shop instead of relying on useless dribble in this forum.
    Jeeeeessss!
  • beernutbeernut Member Posts: 329
    Omigod! Dead!!?? That changes everything.

    BTW, speaking of intelligence: Although I do dribble, its typically not until about 2:00 AM on Saturdays (beer, ya know!). Perhaps "drivel" is what I'm guilty of, but with the news about Rodney... well, I just need some time alone.
  • backybacky Member Posts: 18,949
    "Useless dribble" like having a 4-year old help you with your post? ;)
  • patpat Member Posts: 10,421
    Hi Rob,

    They're just playing with you, they intended it in good fun, that's all.

    You can stop by the Toyota Corolla Owners: Problems & Solutions discussion if you want. You could also have a look at our Idle or Stalling Problems - All Vehicles topic and/or the one on "No Start" Problems.

    You'll see a Search This Discussion box just before the first post and just after the last on each discussion page. You might want to poke around a bit.

    Good luck - let us know how it goes.
  • beernutbeernut Member Posts: 329
    pat is exactly right. Good fun is all that is intended - although we (I) do go too far from time to time.

    If anyone has useful information, my experience is that they will take the time to help you out by offering it. This is a good board (as are most of them).

    AND we have a marvelous wit, don't you think?
  • pyewakett79pyewakett79 Member Posts: 2
    This is my second Toyota Corolla, the first was a '99 LE (standard tranny. It lasted a long time (120K in 4 years). I loved the car, when i was ready for a newer model, I opted for the Corolla Sport (standard)2004. Since i have had this car there have been nothing but problems. Minor as they may be i would expect better quality from a Toyota. First ( i mean same day as i picked up the car) the cheesy ground effects began falling off, i had to take the car back to the dealership twice. Then, I began having problems putting it in gear; i would (and still do) have to go through all the gears till it would 'fit'. Then it began to 'pop' out of reverse. I took in and they found no problems, said i probably just didn't put it in gear right! And there is the unusual tire wear, the tires started to go around 16K now at 25K are completely bald (held off waiting for a reply from the dealer). Probably due the tire wear, the car shakes at high speeds (60mph and up). In addition, the little compartments inside the car have begun to break (and no i am not 'hard' on them i just use them as they were intended). And now, 25k, not only is the rubber seam around the driverside window twisted and coming off but the motor for the power window is on last legs; it is supposed to go all the way down with 1 push/click of the button but i am lucky if it goes down 1/2 way, and getting it to go back up takes patience and luck (to get it to line up with the messed up rubber seam!, this often takes a few tries to get an adequate seal). If anyone has had any of these problems or has any advise for me please help! When ever i take it into a dealership the guys give me the run around! Please help!!!!
  • bscbbscb Member Posts: 1
    Hi, I have a 2005 corolla LE and I would like to know how to replace the door passenger side mirror. I bought the mirror and and I want to know if I can install it. what tools do I need or if I should just take it to a body shop. :confuse:
  • tjdepere2004tjdepere2004 Member Posts: 40
    take it to another dealer and see what they can do for your situation
  • tom71tom71 Member Posts: 46
    Hi NhSteve,

    The 2006 Corolla is a nice car. If your going to get
    a new 2006, I suggest you skip the CE model, and opt for
    either the "S" or "LE" models. As for handling in the snow,
    I don't know, but aside from anti-lock brakes, the Corolla
    is available with "Vehicle Skid Control" (VSC), a good
    safety feature. Corolla is known for it's reliability.
    It is a good candidate as a commuter car. As for comfort,
    I find it comfortable, but you should be the judge of that.
    The "S" and "LE" models come with 195 series tires, which
    you don't get with the CE model. The question is will
    switching from a bigger car - Subaru Outback to a smaller
    Corolla be the right choice. You may want to rent a Corolla
    for a weekend - a model with the VSC and anti-lock brakes
    and drive it around in some rainy weather.
    I had a nicely equipped LE Corolla rental for a weekend
    and found it quite nice. The car is not a power house, but
    has adaquate power for commuting.
    I suggest you check out website www.carsdirect.com

    You can check out the different Corolla models without
    making a commitment.

    Good luck.
  • pyewakett79pyewakett79 Member Posts: 2
    Well I took it to another dealer and was treated rudely by the sales manager. But the good news is that i complained to the general manager about not only the car but the treatment i received and so far they seem apologetic and willing to at least try to help me. We shall see then....
    Has anyone else had any similar problems with there corollas?
  • jacknimblejacknimble Member Posts: 171
    Not me. My experience with the dealer has been fine - nor have I had the problems you are having. Skip the sales manager at another dealership; that is like the separation of church and state. Go to the service manager, explain your issue in clinical terms, and if you have a good service manager, he (or she) will fix it.

    Hope everything works out for you.
  • en3chixen3chix Member Posts: 2
    I am getting my mom a new used car and I am looking at 2 2001 Corolla's One is a LE with 47,000 and one is a CE with 58,000. Both look good although the front passenger side door was replaced on the LE and the workman ship looks questionable. What I really would like know are what are the problems, however minor, with his car. My mom will just be drivering around town, no long trips and will put very few miles on the car per year and on a very limited budjet. Any info would be greatly appericated.
  • joecarnutjoecarnut Member Posts: 215
    Can any of you tell me how long the temporary spare tire is supposed to last?
    Also is there room where the temp spare is now, to replace it with a full size spare tire in its place?
    Thanks for any info as it will help us with some buying decisions.
    Ken
  • vincewood30vincewood30 Member Posts: 48
    You might want to take the measurements and see if it'll fit back there. I personally don't like the donut spare tires. They're meant to get you to a repair shop and not to be driven on at over 50 MPH or so. I was a tow truck driver for 5 years and every time I told someone that as soon as I changed their tire they were passing me at 75 with it on. Then again though I do live in So Cal if that tells you anything. I had a spare on my 2000 Corolla one time on the rear and I didn't like the way the car handled with it on and was glad to get it off.
  • joecarnutjoecarnut Member Posts: 215
    I live in SoCal too, so that does tell me something.

    This spare tire issue has someone in my family considering a Camry instead because of the spare tire.

    We go to Laughlin and the Sierras and would hate to get stranded out in the desert.
    So unless those spares are rated better these days or if we can put a full size spare in a Corolla, we will be getting a Camry.
    Thanks.......Ken
  • hmohtahmohta Member Posts: 4
    Hello All,

    My 93 corolla car tires died out yesterday and I was Stranded on New Years Eve. :cry: I have to change front right tire immediately :mad: and want to change the remaining 3 as well over 3-4 months .

    I find good suggestions for the following:
    Kumho ECSTA HP4 716 $38
    Michelin Harmony / Symmetry $67
    Goodyear Assurance TripleTred $76
    Prices are indicative at TIRERACK.COM

    I find very good reviews for Kumho in terms of price and value but never heard about this name earlier. Is this brand recommended ? :blush: Is anyone using this for their Corrolla. I live in NJ and we get good snow as well. Please suggest ALL SEASON TIRES for my car.

    Thanks for reading my post and helping me out. :D

    Regards
    hmohta
  • backybacky Member Posts: 18,949
    I don't have the Kumho HP4s on a Corolla but did put them (15") on an Elantra a year ago and I have been very pleased with them. They outperform the car's original Michelin tires, are quieter and grippier, at a much lower cost. I live in Minnesota, so we get our share of snow.
  • paulcudlippaulcudlip Member Posts: 33
    Purchased a 2006 Toyota Corolla S automatic for my wife two weeks ago. Traded in a 2003 Toyota RAV 4 L after owning it for three years. Primary reason for the trade was better gas mileage.

    The dealership, Northtown Toyota/Scion in Amherst, NY is outstanding regarding the sale price and their service. Been buying Toyotas from them for the past 30 years and recommend them highly.

    My 1999 Toyota Camry LE which I bought new is probably the best car I have ever owned. It still drives like new and even better since I purchased Michelin Hydroedge tires for the vehicle.

    Never had a problem with any Toyota product that I purchased and this is why I am a loyal customer. Please note, I do not work for Toyota or any Toyota dealership. Take this as a personal recommendation on Toyota products from a retired "Baby Boomer"!
  • barnee61barnee61 Member Posts: 67
    I have had very good experiences with Kumhos. I had a set of regular, all season Kumhos on an old Volks Rabbit and they were great. Good quiet ride and good handling. I also had a set of performance (speed rated) Kumhos on a Hyundai Tiburon. Also excellent.

    The Kumhos from my experience are a somewhat softer rubber compound than other tires (compared to say Michelins), so they handle and ride really well BUT the tradeoff is they will probably not last as long. Personally, I like that tradeoff, because the Kumhos are so inexpensive to buy, yet perform very well.

    Hope this helps.
    Barnee
  • backybacky Member Posts: 18,949
    Michelins aren't great for wear either. I replaced the OEM Michelins on my Elantra a year ago--they lasted only 30k miles. So far the Kumhos are wearing well. I expect they will last at least as long as the Michelins, but the Kumhos cost less than half what the Michelins cost.
  • barnee61barnee61 Member Posts: 67
    Backy, you are right...the Kumhos can't be beat, especially when price is taken into consideration. Good handling, good riding tire too, from the two sets I've owned. Glad to see they're wearing well too!
  • integradriverintegradriver Member Posts: 123
    I know that Toyota is 'funny' about the options that they actually put into cars (about 10 years ago the made a Tercel with ABS but without Power Steering!) so I was wondering if the 5M LE is available with ABS, and if so, what other goofy stuff do they force on you?
  • joecarnutjoecarnut Member Posts: 215
    Can any of you tell me how long the temporary spare tire is supposed to last?
    Also is there room where the temp spare is now, to replace it with a full size spare tire in its place?
    Thanks for any info as it will help us with some buying decisions.
    Ken

    Bump.
  • mcdawggmcdawgg Member Posts: 1,722
    I ordered my '99 LE 5 speed with ABS and other things, exactly the way I wanted it. It took 3 months, but so what - I got exactly what I wanted. It could take less time, depending on how lucky you are - depends on the factory on when they are building certain combinations. I was willing to wait because I planned ahead - I new when I wanted a new car about 4 years before I took delivery - so waiting was no problem.
  • integradriverintegradriver Member Posts: 123
    Unfortunatley, I'm looking to replace a stolen vehicle and don't have the luxury of waiting. When I get a chance to go into a dealership, I can ask, but I've seen 31 Corollas so far and no MT, let alone ABS.
  • ffmedic213ffmedic213 Member Posts: 1
    I recently bought a short ram intake for my 05 Corolla and noticed a vacumm line I believe coming off the top of the engine and into the the air filter assembly. The ram intake does not allow me to hook this line back in. What can i do fix my situation?
  • paulcudlippaulcudlip Member Posts: 33
    I ordered a new 2006 Corolla S with sunroof, automatic, ABS, power windows etc on 11/17/05 and received it on 12/6/05. This was built to my specifications at the plant in Cambridge, Ontario which is about 100 miles from where I live in New York State.
  • beernutbeernut Member Posts: 329
    What does "built to my specifications" mean? Is there anything factory different about it than 10 or 20 thousand other Corollas on the road?

    I suspect that your ordered Corolla was already on the production line when you signed the deal - along with all the others just like it.
  • barnee61barnee61 Member Posts: 67
    I doubt it Beernut. Toyota uses "just in time" production processes with respect to delivery of assembly materials, as do many manufacturers these days. If you factory-order a Toyota rather than taking one in the dealer's inventory, they'll enter it into their production system and they can track it and let you know the assembly date. So indeed, it really is being built "to your specifications", even though it won't be any much different that the 20 billion other ones on the road.

    It's not a "custom" car of course, but you CAN get it built the way you want, as long as it's within the realm of Toyota option availability.

    I've ordered one with the options I want in the colour I want, and I specified a mid-March delivery. They could have done it sooner...factory orders from the Ontario plant can (in my understanding) be done within weeks.

    Barnee
  • beernutbeernut Member Posts: 329
    Interesting - That's probably what happened to me and I didn't even know it. It took two weeks to get exactly what I wanted but they didn't say it was ordered, just sent my way out of the pipeline.

    30 years ago it was 4 to 6 weeks after order, now its 3.
  • ijs74ijs74 Member Posts: 1
    This question might of already been answered. I have a 1991 toyota sedan, my turn signals don't work. I checked the bulbs. The inside wasn't busted and the bulbs were not black in anyway. It all started a week ago, the signals would work and then quit. Then they'd work one time and quit working. Now they don't work at all. I checked the small fuse..I think it's a 10A. That fuse is fine, and even went as far to just replace it with a new fuse. I spoke to a friend who says, there is another round fuse, that regulates how fast the blinker blinks. Is this true and if it is, where is it at, and how do i tell if it's no good?
  • jacknimblejacknimble Member Posts: 171
    Thats likely the flasher. They are usually round, and are responsible for the on-off and clicking of the turn signal. Most are labeled as "Flasher" - just look for a round object (I'm not sure about the Toyota, but the ones I've replaced were just a bit larger than a stack of 5 quarters or so) under the dash or near the fuse box. Its as easy or easier to replace than a fuse.
  • bluerbluer Member Posts: 2
    Yeah, you prob do need another new fuse or as the person above me said, it could be your flasher. The cheapest thing to do is to replace the other fuse, and if that doesn't work, get it checked over by a pro. They won't make you pay for anything unless you authorize it beforehand. :shades:
  • cisco1011cisco1011 Member Posts: 1
    Wife just bought a 2004 Corolla but it does not have an owners manual, anyone know where we can get one and how much. Thanks, new member here.
  • tomad51tomad51 Member Posts: 1
    This just started. Somewhere underneath there is someting making a metal clanging or rattling sound at low rpm only either beginning to speed up or when slowing down. I need help where to trouble-shoot. Does not seem to affect overall functioing of car. Thanks for help.image
  • barnee61barnee61 Member Posts: 67
    Probably something minor, like an exhaust clamp, or loose heat shield for the catalytic. You'll have to get under it or get someone to put it on the hoist and take a look.
  • samsheresamshere Member Posts: 1
    I am interested to know how to install a CD player in my 2002 Corolla LE......the original
    equipment only included a tape player which is now outdated for my use.
    any recommendations on dealer installs as opposed to buying a CD player from another
    retail source??

    thanks.....
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