Was the Corolla Toyota's "crowning" achievement?

This video is an effort to change your mind. I recently asked on a KZbin Community Post what the most boring car from the last 50 years was, and I got a lot of answers! If you’ve read the title of this video you already know what car won, but here’s just a few interesting things from the data. Of all the marques, there were more votes for Toyota than all the others, but Nissan, Volkswagen, Vauxhall/Opel and Ford all featured as makers of the most boring cars. But now, here’s a rundown of the top 5 cars you chose as the most boring. At number 5, the car I would have expected to win, is the Toyota Prius, Toyota features heavily in this countdown as at number 4 is a car that was for many years the number 1 selling car in America, the Toyota Camry, at number 3 is one I actually didn’t expect, especially as it’s one of my favourite cars, but apparently it’s ubiquity and blandness single it out, the Volkswagen Golf, and the Jetta wasn’t far behind it at number 7. At number 2, the follow-up to the Vauxhall Cavalier, but apparently the height of bland is the Vauxhall/Opel Vectra, but at number 1 and the subject of this video which WILL change your mind, is the fascinating, wonderful Toyota Corolla!
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[@BigCar2]

Errata: In the Philippines the larger Corolla is known as the "Big Body", not "Big Boy", and the "Baby Camry" in Venezuela, not the "Big Camry" (which makes way more sense). Sorry - looks like I fell for an auto translate mistake!

[@ryjopezaf]

Yup. I'm Filipino. We still call the Mark 7 Corolla "Big body" and the Mark 6 Corolla "Small body".

[@ryjopezaf]

Also, I don't know why but we used to call the Mark 8 Corolla as the "Lovelife".

[@marklaurencefrancisco1283]

@@ryjopezaf my friend says that the 8th gen corolla is advertised with Donna Lewis song "i love you always forever" .. i don't know if it is true but it make sense.. hehe

[@OmgLuLzWTF]

There is also a corolla that is called "Baby Altis" in the Philippines

[@eduardoalcantarajr3668]

@@ryjopezaf accordingly it came from its commercial "live the love of your life" phrase.

[@metcard]

Toyota misunderstood the 60,000miles requirement with 600,000miles

[@adelaideautowashes]

lol

[@k3kboi665]

Only if...

[@mohdsyazwan96]

Lmao

[@ApolloVIIIYouAreGoForTLI]

I understand why people think I'm making this up but I'm being 100% honest.....My Ex got her corolla new (mid 2000's model) and didn't do an oil change until about 60,000kms.

[@Chanselor_Gowron]

you mean 6,000,000 miles?

[@shahzebnoorani6321]

The Corolla is boring, but the bright side is you can payoff the car after 2 years and not need another one for another 20 years

[@mellogami850]

My grandma has been driving a 2000 corolla for 21 years now, and it has never broken anything. Toyota=reliable

[@RestitutorEuropa]

My parents bought a Corolla when I was born and it survived long enough that it became my first car.

[@lundsweden]

We had a 1992 Mazda 121 until 2 years ago, 28 years of reliable motoring, only small issues even at the end!

[@Colonel_RamRod]

Key word being "grandma" though 😂

[@danthrives]

this is literally my favorite car my parents have a 2007 corolla and it has never broken down im proud of that, and TOYOTA has me as a future costumer :)

[@thomas316]

2007? It's not even broken in yet.

[@glebskachko1811]

I have 2000 toyota, and I'll definitely buy another. 86 or corolla hatch, dunno yet

[@danthrives]

@@thomas316 nope its not broken

[@samuelnakai1804]

@@danthrives if you're not familiar with the idiom, "broken-in" means you use an object enough that it's operation and its comfort feel consistently reliable. Like when you buy new shoes, it takes a while for the wear of the shoes to contour to your feet and feel comfortable. This is when they are "broken-in."

[@danthrives]

@@samuelnakai1804 i know...😒

[@TL98]

AE86: *[eurobeat intensifies]* E110: big heartbreak at the 1998 wrc season finale

[@mateuszzimon8216]

U mean that "legal" turbo??

[@TL98]

@@mateuszzimon8216 no, that was in 1994/95 with the Celica; the corolla broke down just 300 meters from the finish line

[@ramchickedy9570]

@@mateuszzimon8216 it was incredibly reliable al over the season but then at the British round its engine gave up. Mäkkinen won the championship, after he crashed his Mitsubishi earlier and was already on the way to the airport to fly home. Sainz was closed to tears. Non the less I love my Corolla- incredibly good family car, showing no age after almost 20 years. Great car!

[@Dowlphin]

@@ramchickedy9570 Lookie here, my Corolla... g6.owledge.de/myg6/myg6.htm (Sadly not quite as reliable anymore, hah. Sitting in a garage with damaged driveshaft.)

[@janistorlopare]

AE101

[@krab9479]

Corollas are getting good. I have a 2019 hatchback and it is super fun to drive around town. Looks incredible too.

[@mark_u]

Immediately clicked when I saw the Corolla 😂 Really wonderful video. The Corolla has always had a special place in my heart, having grown up with a 7th gen. Happy New Year! 🥂

[@arthuritchybollix5064]

You grew up in a car ?

[@Dowlphin]

I never learned the gens system. I only know E-something.

[@anthonychua4004]

It's amazing to think a single nameplate can raise the expectations for several generations of car enthusiasts, so much so that they think a good car is actually boring.

[@1972dsrai]

It’s boring when you compare it with certain German brands for example. They might not be as reliable, but damn they’re so much more fun to drive. If you drive at 18mph in a 20mph zone then thry’re not for you.

[@Dotman-mn8rb]

Thanks for covering the Corolla, my dad and I actually owned the oldest one in the UK for 11 years, a 1971 SL Two Door. It's still about today!

[@sheriffhakdog7634]

Well why did you mention your plate number? Imma report this comment report this comment guy's bcuz he disclosed his private information

[@chualun928]

My uncle still using Toyota Corrolla KE20 year 1973..myself still use AE100

[@mateuszzimon8216]

@@sheriffhakdog7634 Because HE don't lie and give us chance to look at this. Also GDPR not apply to this, because license plate isn't a private information. IF GDPR apply to this that means u can't drive car and ur gov site is illegal

[@sheriffhakdog7634]

@@mateuszzimon8216 stfu

[@sheriffhakdog7634]

@@mateuszzimon8216 well what are those censors on the bottom of the vehicles on Google Street view? Well you are encouraging doxxing (or publishing private information) so if it happens again, I will not hesitate but to report. If it doesn't remove the comment, I will tell the creator of this video to remove it immediately.

[@tendstofortytwo]

Man, I really liked the idea of a Corolla Levin - Toyota reliability to convince my parents, and just enough power to have fun.

[@dplouro]

Toyota started in Portugal in the early seventies with the Corolla mk2. It was an instant hit. The quality was outstanding. There are quite a few still working. I just saw one last week. Not as collector’s car but as a day to day car. They just keep running. 50 years old cars. It’s amazing.

[@anthony_rivera4735]

I discriminate having Asian cars anywhere in Europe

[@zkspanz]

The 1984 Corolla GT Hatchback in New Zealand was far from boring. Benefiting from being Chris Amon tuned, with firm suspension that planted it on the road, these cars felt an almost entirely different vehicle from their American counterparts. Superb handling, a full leather interior, an understated racing trim and the flat staccato of the twin-cam engine made these vehicles a pleasure to drive. And a 225km/hr true top speed.

[@dominicfong6341]

This Corolla story is immensely enjoyable; thank you very much for the great production.

[@gianfranco1510]

In Venezuela, the mark V Corolla, which actually came out in 1994 (and made it all the way until 1998) was nick named the "Baby Camry" as it looked more like a Camry than a Corolla. Great video!

[@AmaanStorm]

I still fondly remember my father's second hand dark blue 1979 Toyota Corolla E70 which he bought in 1986. At the time I named it Fred. I was a very young kid so I'd often go to bed early, before he got home from work. I remember being allowed to stay up the day he was bringing home his new car. I was so excited! I remember him turning up after work with it. It was dark outside so he made me oggle at the car from the front room window, but i couldn't wait to see it during the day. I loved that car. My dad sold it in 1990 and records show that it made it to 1993. RIP Fred.

[@brightenupcc]

Finally.... a story of a proper mainstream car! 😍

[@CarlosGonzalez-tu9ev]

My first new car was a 2 door 1990 red Corolla, with spoilers and a 1.6 litter engine. In the early 2000 s we sold it because we needed a bigger car. It ran great but was nit very practical. The back seats were really small. It took just 2 days after we put a SALE sign, and they paid in cash.

[@CarlosGonzalez-tu9ev]

It was like the one shown at the beginning but was completely red, no black.

[@FengXingFengXing]

¡1980s Corolla E80 is one my favorite cars! 很多谢谢

[@coomercommander2554]

personally a big fan of the e120 series

[@pinkyo293]

E80 is one of the best! 👌

[@commentnoises5751]

@@coomercommander2554 ....🤮

[@hasan_z]

corolla ae86 :)

[@DarrenNevares]

I use to own a 1980 TE72

[@TheManFrayBentos]

I had a Carina II for ten years. Basically a Corolla. Never let me down, no trim rattles, no electrical gremlins. Dead reliable. The 2.0L diesel was a bit wheezy, but would sit all day long at 90mph when asked.

[@pev3054]

I've always found the Corolla a strange car that fits into so many categories. From the cool coupe looking hatch 86 to the painfully bland Auris I've never truly understood it. Until now, great video. The latest Corolla is a lovely looking motor.

[@beamishlotus7269]

Ah yes! The Corolla, most reliable car of all time, my grandma’s a proud owner of a 2002 corolla automatic for almost 19 years and never, ever got her down about it, no transmission failures, the engine doesn’t know of better days, And the car itself, doesn’t know what a workshop is 😏

[@markotango54]

I've owned 5 Corollas.... Never missed a beat in any of them

[@studiosnch]

The national taxi car of the Philippines! And it is well loved by many of us here. Happy new year to everyone!

[@xjamesx7047]

Since _Toyota Vios_ is the most widespread sedan in the entire country of the *Philippines.* I could say this is our "Southeast Asian Corolla." IMO.

[@studiosnch]

@@xjamesx7047 technically true, since the Vios was originally a brand development of the Corolla sometime on the mid 2000s.

[@tng2057]

national taxi car in Afghanistan, Thailand, Macau, and many many other places, except Japan ironically.

[@YesterchipsMIG]

I had a E9 liftback 1.3 xli from 1990. It had 137.000km on the clock and i sold it with 350.000km... without any breakdown. Loved that car. Thanks for the video!

[@alanstonelake2673]

My sister went travelling in new zealand and bought an old corolla she affectionately named Dave she drove that thing over 100 miles with sod all oil in but served her extremely well. She has a reputation as a bit of a car killer but that dear old toyota held up well.

[@VW_Fan]

Holden in Australia has just closed after 164 years. A video about this would be good ☺️

[@I_hate_Vegemite]

Too much badge engineered trash from Opel and particularly Daewoo wearing a Holden badge since the mid-90s (was there ever a worse car for reliability in the Australian heat then the Opel Corsa (Holden Barina)). More importantly ... no Holden SUVs of any quality, taxis moved from the Commodore to the Camry Hybrid, and Bogan boat/horse/caravan towers moved from the Commodore to a much more capable HiLux/Ford Ranger. Pity about the loss of the 6.2L V8 Commodore though, which sold in fairly big numbers to a dedicated fan base .... great car for 2020 with petrol dirt cheap at about $A1 per litre.

[@VW_Fan]

@@I_hate_Vegemite I couldn’t agree more. And this element is what makes an interesting story. It was once a successful company that was ran into the ground. I am a fan of German cars myself. Love my Golf R.

[@steved3702]

Was second only to Peugeot, who were earlier into bicycles and sewing machines, while Holden started in saddlery before moving to carriages and then car bodies. Two different paths into the industry!

[@richardwales7825]

I have 2 Corollas. You can see one in my profile pic. 77 coupe with 4AG engine, and a 1998 100 series. The mini "Lexus" model. Ultra reliable, and with the right mods, super fun. Even Jeremy Clarkson admitted the 100 series was better than a VW Golf GTi.

[@klx100]

As an owner of the Toyota Corolla E12U 2006 - Keep up the good work dude :)!

[@eleminot2011]

A perfect evolution for a car model. A fair and reliable car. I hope that one day I can afford to buy a new Corrola. Cheers and happy new year from Romania!

[@Sting16161]

My first car was a 1993 Toyota Corolla station wagon. It lasted 20 years and its turning radius is still unmatched to anything I have driven today. It was simple but oh so reliable! Miss that thing!

[@Ricketik65]

The car is still boring, but you managed to make a very enjoyable video on it, so much credit to you! And a happy new year as well!

[@jimtonkin713]

Bought a brand new Corolla hatchback in September with the 2.0L 4 cylinder. The hatchback comes with the bigger engine. In less than a year it’s had 17,000 kilometres put on it and has given me no issue. Everyone calls it boring, but I could care less. It’s a peppy little car and I kid you not I got 800 kilometres out of a single tank of gas when I was highway driving one weekend. As a mechanic I can also tell you the one car that came in my shop that usually never had anything wrong with it and just required some basic maintenance was the Corolla. If you’re smart you buy one of these things.

[@obopesek]

My late father had a corolla in 1973, and now I have Corolla Cross in 2021 :)

[@richardmccarley281]

I had one of those Chevy Nova Carollas. I ran it into the ground at 200,000 miles! Loved it!

[@sulobey10]

1991 corolla is called "efsane kasa" in Turkey meaning "ledendary" and still a popular car and people are paying crazy money for such an old car even in 2020.

[@Space_Reptile]

I live in a german town that has its plates say "AUR" for the district, when the Toyota AURIS launched toyota had a large marketing campaing in our town and used our local plates for german marketing as you could make them say "AUR - IS 123"

[@mauritsvw]

Nice!

[@neoamaru]

Thank you for this, hope you get to do the Suzuki Vitara this year :)

[@hugonubario]

wow! I love it! its history was more complex and interesting than its boring look! continu to make such good videos!

[@Flowmada]

Worked at #1 brake caliper factory in the world for a year. Toyota constantly sent inspectors almost monthly to inspect every product lline. No other company did it as frequently. Also, Toyota uses American made parts in their cars. Its a perfect marriage of American parts and Japanese engineering. For these reasons. I purchased a 2012 Toyota Corolla brand new and have driven it 185k thru 3 military duty stations. It just now had its first hiccup. A cylinder 1 misfire due to spark plug failing. Never had anything else except oil change and filter change. Toyota as a brand and the Corolla are top notch IMO. We treat our Corolla like she's a member of the family. It's beyond reliable

[@antraxxslingshots]

9:43 now will you look at all those beautiful colors! All i see today is black, grey, darkblue and white...yaaawn...

[@mauritsvw]

You can say that again.

[@mahuba2553]

16:11 such an underated car.. we used to have one when i lived in an island called Ilha da Madeira, which is a part of portugal. i remember when i was little and we used to go all around the island on trips, the beautiful scenery of the cliff coasts the island had, things i will never forget, it even brings tears to my eyes, knowing i will probably never be able to see this car ever again since i moved to brazil.. oh well, im happy you mentioned it!

[@w.brooks795]

I have owned a 2005 Corolla and a 2010. I now own a 2017 Camry and can say that these are very dependable vehicles.Toyota knows how to build them. Nice job with the video by the way

[@umairhmirza]

Amazing video. Owned ‘74 , ‘80 corollas in Pakistan but then fell in love with civics :)

[@thtupid]

Always loved the corolla. They are not pretentious or try to be something they are not. Yet all of them are well engineer, competent and comfortable cars for their time. My 9th gen is still going strong. Just regular maintenance. Nothing major at all. Not even an oil leak! Although the paint is a bit stuffed up but hey it's parked outside all day in Australia.

[@ajthenerd4918]

My “aunt” gave me her 1985 Toyota Corolla LE just about a year ago, just recently got to getting it fixed. She had it since 85’ and she never said that it gave her any major problems over the 31 years she drove it (31 because she stopped driving back in 2016). It easily started up without doing anything besides using starting fluid. It was garaged and well taken care of, so it’s in decent condition. Definitely would recommend getting one because they are overshadowed by the ae86 and can pick em’ up for cheap.

[@c0smoKram3r]

The quality and info in these vids keeps getting better!

[@char1737]

That like a G6 reference had me on the floor love it!

[@kcm732]

i have a 2020 corolla hatchback 6MT as my daily driver, i absolutely love it so much. some light mods to make it my own and it even sounds great, couldnt ask for more

[@JustRobertCZE]

my parents had silver Corolla sedan 1995 (european version), White Corolla Liftback 1998 European version (Pre-Facelift) (called Seca in australia) and Corolla Wagon 2005 facelift, now my mom plans to get me a Corolla Cross as my first car :D Update: im getting a 2020 Corolla hatchback as a first car :D

[@ashqzaman]

Very nice documentary, I have had the pleasure to ride many of the models featured here!

[@warrenny]

I love Toyota. Wonderfully made cars. But, I would agree they are a boring car. But most people who drive/ride them are happy enough. I drive a 10 year old Camry, and it is reliable as you know....if you have owned one.

[@beamishlotus7269]

Love every classic Corolla up to the 98-2002

[@flor1s]

Peugeot 206 story please

[@Maltez0929]

I have a 21 Toyota Corolla Hatchback nightshade and i love it been driving it stock for a while now cant wait to get a exhaust and tune for it

[@rob9752]

Hi, I have a challenge for you, a video on the Australian Valiant Charger

[@jayartz8562]

Hey Charger! Yes!

[@mm7241]

✌️

[@tomschevette]

One of the best cars I've ever had and still have. 1995 Toyota G-Touring Corolla Japanese market only model.

[@twiki1559]

In 1973, working part-time during junior college allowed my to buy a brand new 1973 Toyota Corolla. It was around $1750 as it was a "fastback". The lower "notchback" model was about $1000 less. A four speed and no AC. But AC wasn't as "critical" as it seems to be today. This was before you saw a Toyota in every direction.

[@S-Ltd1000]

The new one is actually quite a nice looking car.

[@lilibethdoherty295]

1991 Geo Prizm with 1.6 4 AFE motor 30 years and 300K later only replaced starter and muffler!

[@stevecallagher9973]

It's only after living in the UK for a couple of years that I understood how little of a profile Japanese auto makers have compared to the European manufacturers. In the eyes of some yes, Toyota may be boring but there's nothing exciting about an Italian car that self detonates around the time a good Toyota is only just run in....happy new year!

[@ashtonnn03]

earned a subscription from me! you should make the Toyota Camry story also. very great and fun video !

[@BigCar2]

I’m sure I will eventually!

[@toxicclown3035]

I owned a 1999 Corolla up until about 4 years ago. Every other year it needed the same thing doing to pass its MOT - replace windscreen wiper blade. I genuinely miss that car.

[@KyloWick]

I have one 2006, it sucks the market is shifting towards SUVs. Sedans and coupes are still my favourite styles

[@zainaman710]

I got my hands on my neighbors 1976 corolla. The machine has stood the tests of time and still has the comfort and power one would expect

[@Sir.suspicious]

I absolutely love my Corolla G6 saloon, it doesn't handle, it glides, has a great feel

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

In the motorcycling world a bike without any frills or thrills but a steady reliable travel partner is called the Corolla of motorcycles. You can’t go wrong.

[@AndrewGruffudd]

"Like a G6" brings to mind the song by Dexy's Midnight Runners, Jackie Wilson Says, meant to evoke a conversation with the legendary musician. On one live performance, they were greeted with a full wall decoration of the darts player, Jocky Wilson. They weren't best pleased...

[@0Thouny0]

I really love your videos. I like that you offer different “scopes” for your story: either at the company scale (“The Dacia Story”), or at the model scale (“The Toyota Corolla Story”). Wouldn't it be interesting to sometimes another step back and look at a whole country or region? Like “The Japanese Car Market Story”, etc.

[@BigCar2]

Interesting suggestion - thanks!

[@danielponder690]

I had a 2006 Corolla as my first car, I really liked it, drove well, looked just like the interior of time stamp 18:20; I have had Toyotas and Lexus ever since and really can't see me leaving the Toyota family, new to this series and will have to watch more!

[@ThomasPCGuruENGINES]

Not boring> The last rear wheel drive Truenos ad Levins fetch stupid money as some of the best sport chassis of all time and have new lives racing or rallying. 1980 and 1984 cars had outstanding handling; the 84 car was a revolution and had the input of Chris Amon in suspension. And yes, they were indestructible. The engines - the 4AGE - created its own legend. Here in New Zealand these days we get many used Japanese doestic models. The Blade version of the corolla hatch comes with up to a 3.5l V6 in the Blade master. Replace the soft suspension for fun

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Can you do a video on Toyota and Honda an everlasting rivalry? Corolla/Civic, Rav4/CRV, Camry/Accord, Highlander/Pilot.

[@ralval5376]

I own a 03 S with a 5mt it’s been an amazing little car for me and my family. I can afford a bigger car but I love my lil rolla

[@samtran2932]

The "boring" Corolla is actually upscale compared to the most popular Toyota in Vietnam, where I live. The lowest model is the Vios (known elsewhere as the Yaris sedan), then the Corolla as a "more luxurious" alternative, and the Camry as the top of the branch. Honestly, sometimes I think the Corolla/Camry family looks nice - especially after the facelift (and involvement in NASCAR with the new Camry).

[@rnb250]

Your best video yet. Cheers, Harley

[@BigCar2]

Thanks 👍

[@johngamer6255]

This is one of the few videos that acknowledges the fact that the AE92 GTZ exists

[@ruzzelladrian907]

In the Philippines, the Corolla Altis was like a smaller version of the Camry; premium beige leather interior with faux wood trim and piano black tinted mirrors. I noticed that Corollas in the U.S. have very basic interiors, reminiscent to the more cheaper Vios. I was in a friend's 2013 Camry SE here in New Jersey, and the interior was like it was meant for the sub-compact Vios. The only redeeming extras I noticed were the driver-side power seat adjustment and LCD infotainment system. I realized that U.S. Corollas and Camrys have very utilitarian interiors as if they were Vios/Yaris. I've always viewed the Corolla and Camry as upscale sedans that sit above the sub-compact economy car Vios and Yaris. So the Corolla is like the Vios for the U.S. Philippines: (converted into U.S. dollars) Sizes feel like: Full-size - Camry $40k Mid-size - Corolla $20k Compact - Vios $14k Sub-compact - Wigo $11k U.S. Full-size - Avalon $35k Mid-size - Camry $22k Compact - Corolla $19k Sub-compact - Yaris IA $16k

[@psistis80]

My grandfather had a '78 corolla. My dad had a' 86 corolla. I had a '93 corolla, along with a starlet glanza. To be honest, corolla is not boring. But it started to go downhill when it began that' 98 model with the mockup BMW angel eyes head lamps.

[@donniewarren51]

My old man had a 1997 corolla he used to commute to work. He hauled a moose (yes the animal), firewood, and gravel with it. He worked that car as hard as his Ford F 150. That corolla lasted 550K kilometers and the only parts replaced were brakes, struts and tires. His Ford made it 360K and went through two transmissions. The only reason the corolla was retired was due to the large hole in the trunk/boot which impeded my fathers ability to get firewood. Lol

[@thebritishindian1]

Fantastic video, it was very interesting to learn just how many vehicles have been sold in this model

[@elilevine2410]

I had a carrot roller , Far from exciting though I enjoyed the low maintenance, and incredible mileage

[@TheNerd]

Even if a Toyota is boring these cars never break down even if you hit them with a nuclear bomb

[@glenkepic3208]

Well done !! We had 3,,,, An '84 4 door bought in '90. Great little car. It needed struts after a year so like an idiot, i gave up on it and bought something else. Probably the worst car decision of my life. A '90 4 door bought around the same time, fleet return and like new. We had an '85 Camaro which was great but with a second child on the way, the missus wanted a 4 door. We had it for nearly 15 years, only repair out of the usual was the starter which failed twice, not cheap but not bad. A '13 4 door bought in '17. My car then had blown up so i bought the best thing i could find for the money,,,,not great. High mileage, struts were shot (unholy hell unleashed at a Toyota Dealership) and it got hit and ran so hard after a year the ds fr dr was almost bent in half. Fixed ok but the trans started making noise. I traded it in this last summer for a car for The Missus and i drive her car, both Civics, 05 and 17. The '05 doesn't even have 90k on it yet and as a coupe, looks great. Lease return '08. I love this car. '17, another lease return, under 20k and like new. 4 door. She loves it. I don't miss the Corolla.

[@4g63attack]

Oh, I had a 1990 Corolla, a 2000 Camry, and now a 2014 Prius C. I had fun with the corolla, being a light weight body, 100 Hp 4AFE engine.... the chassis had about over 200,000 miles before the interior, started to die and on top of that, it had gone though an engine and transmission swap.... the only thing left was the K&N filter that I bought back when it had 100,000 miles on it..... now I currently drive a Honda lol

[@thefontofallgarbage8480]

Clarkson and his fridges :'D

[@poodn4559]

I wanted to get one of these as a first car, but the one I was looking at was "too old" for my mother's tastes. Oh well. Can't wait to get one for a 2nd car, though

[@shavewithdave5339]

I just bought a 2006 Corolla Ascent with 44k on the clock! It looks like it rolled out of the factory, rather than being 16 years old. Mind you, I paid about three times the going rate for an 06 Corolla. I also I discovered that I could only insure it for a fraction of what I paid. Still I expect it will last for many years with regular services.

[@5thgen418]

My favorite is the 88 model with red interior. Loved it though never owned Had the 92 shape it got stolen sadly

[@hepburndavis296]

I think the Corolla is a great little car. Any attempt at saying otherwise is simply hating. Indeed, Toyota and it’s great products are very easy targets.

[@GeirEivindMork]

I grew up in a corolla. My parents was all Toyota until they got a ford and had that for the next couple of cars before going back to Toyota. So about four Toyota Corollas that I remember. if it wasn't for the terrible stying back in the 90s I'd get that as my first car. instead it was.. a toyota mr2 mk2. more fun as well. ;) Now me and my spouse have a Toyota Avensis and a Nissan Leaf.

[@ninefingerdeathgrip]

Also in Finland Auris sedan was branded as Corolla, because finnish grandpas didn't accept anything other than Corolla.

[@Your.Uncle.AngMoh]

Crown, Corolla, Corona, Carina, Tercel. All "crowns". The first Corolla produced outside Japan was in their now-defunct South Melbourne factory. The 1979 Australian model line-up included the T18, advertised as "the macho machine", but was quickly publicly dubbed "the marshmallow machine" due to its less-than-inspiring performance. Along with the Nova, Holden also released a rebadged Camry as the Holden Apollo. Toyota released a rebadged VN series Commodore as the Toyota Lexcen- named after the designer of the winged-keel yacht that won the America's Cup in 1983.

[@canerguener8664]

Great. Thought Lexcen is an acronym. THX.

[@Your.Uncle.AngMoh]

@@canerguener8664 Levcen's birth name was Robert Miller. He changed his name in 1974 and picked the least used surname in Reader's Digest magazine's subscription base.

[@canerguener8664]

@@Your.Uncle.AngMoh A story like a movie. Unbelievable. Last time when I heard about Readers Digest was in the year 1994. Thanks.

[@gaufrid1956]

"Malaking katawan" is Tagalog for "big body". Where I live in Mindanao, we would say "Dako nga lawas" in Cebuano. Every taxi I've ever seen in the Philippines is a Toyota. Most of them are the slightly smaller 1.5 liter Toyota Vios, though Toyota also sells the Corolla Altis which is larger with a larger engine. The Vios sedan is by far the top selling passenger car here, perhaps largely due to it being almost every taxi! People here also love the Hilux Dual Cab 4x4 pickup. I'm Australian, and I owned a 1978 Corolla Coupe, mustard yellow with a black stripe. It was my first brand new car! It looked OK. I had actually wanted a Corolla Liftback, but the dealer didn't have any. A couple of years later, I traded it in on a Daihatsu Charade hatchback. I owned two of those, and of course there was an association between Daihatsu and Toyota. My late wife in Australia also owned a 2003 Toyota Prius. All of those were very reliable cars.

[@circuitsandcigars1278]

I drove a 2008 Prius for 12.5 years and 357,000 miles and when it popped a head gasket i went shopping for another Prius and saw a 2020 Corolla Hatchback 6spd Manual and the rest is history

[@rajivk4705]

I wonder why people make fun of the Prius. Its a wonderful little reliable tank !!!

[@banpeinet]

I think it's got to do something with the stereotypes that drove the second and third generation Prius 😉

[@davinp]

For the 2017 model year, Corolla celebrated its 50th anniversary and America had a special 50th anniversary limited edition Corolla

[@t.f.r287]

12:55 my entire childhood spent on this car

[@numbereightyseven]

Were you conceived on one too?

[@catalystkitty]

Great video, although some interested variants were left out, the ae101 levin, ae111 levin, blade, and the blade master g with the 3.5 v6

[@qwertyuiop32935]

You should make a vid of the Accord Euro R! Great stuff by the way.

[@KaiCheetah]

I have a 2021 Corolla HB and i love it so much