Reliable car. Good value. Corolla is a solid car.

Performance - good acceleration, strong brakes, and handles surprisingly well Build Quality - looks and feels good, no repairs Appearance - inside is comfortable and roomy, and has everything you want and need at your fingertips, outside looks like a mini-camry Cost of ownership - great gas mileage Fun factor - can be fun if you want it to be...you just have to make it fun

Fun to drive, reliable even at in off road driving, Has NEVER given any problem whatsoever. Accelerates like a racing car, handles corners like a pro and brakes are superb. It's 2.4L engine doesn't drink too much fuel as one would expect.

OK, maybe the 1.8 liter engine is not as powerful as the bigger engines out there but it responds very well to both low revs as well as high revs. Smart VVTi system keeps those intake and exhaust vales open and closed perfectly to optimize performance and fuel efficiency. 16 inch alloy wheels and 205/55 are just the right blend of comfort and road handling dynamics. Sound deadening is better than most competitors. Designers spent time tweaking the looks in Italy and it shows. The S model is neither garish nor bland; well balanced.

I love my car! Its a manual and it a lot of fun to drive. It gets good gas mileage and is suprisingly big for such a small car. Not to mention I picked it out and bought it myself!