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Toyota Corolla 2001 Problems

Are you having problems with your 2001 Toyota Corolla? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2001 Toyota Corolla issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2001 Toyota Corolla in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Toyota Corolla 2001: Why is my fuel running low faster than usual?

If there’s no obvious problem with the way the car is running, it could be that the engine needs a tune-up, new spark plugs, leads, air filter, and a cleaning of the throttle body.

Used Toyota Corolla review: 1999-2001
The end of the 1990s was a time of change for the Corolla in Australia. Toyota had been building it locally, but in 1999 it stopped local production and began importing it instead.
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Used Toyota Corolla review: 2001-2007
Graham Smith reviews the 2001-2007 Toyota Corolla as a used buy. The 9th generation Toyota Corolla arrived late in 2001. It was an all-new model, but followed closely in the wheel tracks of its predecessors. A conventional front-wheel drive small car, the Corolla was available as a four door sedan, a five door hatch,
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Toyota HiLux: Replacement options

It seems to me your answer lies in what you wrote at the beginning of your email. Why not buy another Hilux, it did the job for you before and there's no reason it wouldn't do the same again.

Used Toyota Corolla review: 2000-2015
Ewan Kennedy reviews the 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Toyota Corolla as a used buy.
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Used Toyota Corolla review: 2000-2012
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Toyota does a recall on a recall
Toyota issues its seventh recall in six months, doubles up on one from last year.
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Used Toyota Corolla review: 1999-2012
Well into its fourth decade in Australia the Toyota Corolla has consistently been a big player in our new and used-car scene.
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Toyota Corolla: A good used car?

Your mechanic is correct, but so are you. The mechanic's suggestion of a Corolla is a safe bet, one that won't come back to bite him in the long run, but the other cars you mention are also worth considering. All are solid, generally reliable cars, although I would be cautious about recommending the Astra to you. Stick to the well-known Japanese brands and she won't go too far wrong.

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