Toyota Corolla (Manual Trans) 2004 Review!

[@garyodle5663]

I have a 2008 Toyota Corolla CE with a five-speed manual, same color as this one. Like you, I love it. Fun to drive, smooth, comfortable, and a very intuitive layout of the dash panel. I could not be happier. I bought it in 2018 with 65,000 miles on it. Now in 2023 it has 113,500 and I could not be happier with it. I get upper 20's to lower 30's mpg in the city and mid to upper 30's on the freeway. A couple of times I got 40 mpg while driving 75 mph all day long. Absolutely super. I'll be driving this car for a good long while.

[@neighborbob3043]

I am picking up a 2008 Toyota Corolla LE 5 sp manual tomorrow in Cincinnati! It only has 65,000 miles on it as well!

[@drdelirious8899]

Mine has 223k miles on it only issues was a loose gas cap cv axles lower control arms starter and intake manifold gasket and I bet it will last tell the frame rots out

[@Jag-leaper]

​@@drdelirious8899 UNDERCOAT IT IN OIL it will last!!

[@rickjones9978]

I am the original owner of a 2007 Corolla S 5-speed and still have it as of 7-2024. It doesn’t burn or leak oil. I’ve read where the older models of this engine burn oil so mine is one of the last. I change the oil myself every 5k miles. It has 140k miles now. The car is perfect nothing has ever gone wrong. I love this car it’s fun to drive. When my daughter was learning to drive this is the car she learned from. So she learned how to drive a manual at age 14. I learned at age 16. I highly recommend this car if you find one that is clean and been taken care of. 9th gen Corolla.

[@yorzemog4430]

I OWNED THE SAME COROLLA LIKE YOURS... I LIVE IN CANADA AND WINTER IS VERY HARSH... BUT THIS CAR NEVER DIES!

[@lanedouglass3988]

I’ve got a stanced 04 Corolla and I love it. It’s also a manual

[@shantys647]

Lucky

[@alexlebowitz9395]

Hey man, thanks for saving the manuals! I also have a manual Corolla 07. I love it!

[@JDdrives0406]

That’s amazing!

[@ralval5376]

I have a 03 s manual with a sunroof I love it Ice cold ac. I’m impressed with these little cars.

[@howardkerr8174]

I haven't driven a Corolla since I test drove a 92 about 20 years ago. Two observations: Toyota stuck with a 97-98 inch wheelbase LONG after Honda opened the Civic up with a 102 inch wheelbase...those 4 inches made a big difference in my ability to get comfortable behind the wheel. Ford also had the Escort on a 98 inch wheelbase at this time. I couldn't even get into the front seat of an Escort. I would be willing to bet this car was on its way to the local car auction when you " saved " it. Whatever you paid, Winchester Toyota was happy to get for it, they had all but written it off. Nowadays, almost no one wants a sedan, and certainly not one that doesn't have all the safety features currently known to exist...except folks like us (those watching your video) who understand what diamonds in the rough this type of car is, ESPECIALLY with that manual transmission.

[@fdyujyrsvhyjn]

For real dude I'm 6'0 and a skinny build and I can hardly get out sometimes, with the steering wheel on the way up.

[@thechillphil]

Congratsnon the purchase. Mine's a 2003, an automatic and has 166k kms on it. It's called an Altis here in the Philippines and is tough as nails.

[@sergioargueta3067]

I have a corolla 04, never , never broken.

[@jordysrevenge]

you got SOOO lucky with this one no matter what i could not find one in a manual 😤 had to settle with the auto but i’m still happy with mine, cheers dude

[@kanadian9418]

I have 2001 with auto. it is just perfect car. never break down. I saved lots of money. low insurance, good on gas. but problem is, as this is good car, even I have money, I cannot buy new one........it is too good....

[@tombork2281]

I also have the exact same car. Mine is black. I like your burnout at the start of the video. I've done that plenty of times at the red light when some dude is up for a challenge...he he😎

[@12chuck397]

Great vid dude u seem dope to hang with and I definitely want one now

[@davidedutremblay5050]

I love Corolla!!

[@BajanBoo]

I have this in automatic and it’s pretty decent. Mines were leaking oil and I got it sealed. The AC and heat is working, so I’m rolling with this fah now. When you break, car don’t jump like some care

[@williamgomez5876]

I have a Corolla s manual transmission after having kids. I love it. Sold the 2 door honda 5 speed and bought a 4 door Corolla 5 speed so quiet compared to my civic with an exhaust. No automatic for me.

[@JDdrives0406]

Yeah the 4 speed autos had too long of gear ratios and really made the car not so fun to drive

[@mckricks1]

How well does it drive fun-wise? Had an 04 civic that I loved but had reliability issues. So I'm hoping if I get this it is still fun. Which year civic and corolla do you have?

[@cedricmoss1668]

Love this car a lot , my ideal color for it is blue, red, sliver & white ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tamcapote7543]

I got the same car bro! Manual as well!

[@JDdrives0406]

It’s an amazing car isn’t it!!!

[@neildeon9367]

Same bro

[@myk1_sp]

I have a 2004 Toyota Matrix base trim which is basically the hatchback version of this with a manual, these cars are amazing! I recently changed the manual transmission fluid after 56k miles (it has never been changed) and it feels so much nicer. Love this car for a first one!

[@RafaelReviewsThings]

I have the exact same one in my garage and I love it

[@fdyujyrsvhyjn]

Hi there, I can atest that Corollas like this with the 1zz do comsume oil, but hardly at all. I also have no oil leaks. They are very smooth cars, maybe I got lucky because the Car's lived on the eastern side of Washington its whole life.

[@ethanrendelman7890]

This is sick!

[@randalhill6283]

Not sure what you're talking about with oil leaking everywhere. The only problems I've had with mine after 240,000 miles is the valve cover gasket recently went, which was cheaply replaced, and the timing chain tensioner which was also easily replaced. Other than that it's been and still is a super reliable and leak free car.

[@JDdrives0406]

I had a 2005 corolla with 245,000 miles that the only problem it had was it consumed a quart of oil every 1,500 miles

[@randalhill6283]

@@JDdrives0406 that sounds about right. It was either leaking oil out of the timing chain tensioner or timing chain itself needed be changed out. Mine did that until I took care of those two things. The timing chain tensioner was surprisingly cheap. Only 25 bucks. Right now I'm about to change out the two front CV axles. And those are really cheap to. Less than a hundred bucks for both of them.

[@JDdrives0406]

Oh wow, that’s amazing! Well my new 5 speed corolla only has 119k miles on it so I won’t have to worry about that for another 10 years

[@ThatCheetosGuy79]

Where was this filmed? It looks like a nice place to live!

[@yehornaumov5893]

Best car since like forever

[@JTPineapple]

i have a 2013 corolla s thats manual. although its slow if a very fun car and can do decent burnouts on cold tires. also doesnt sound bad with the borla s type exhaust

[@cgillyard]

I have an 2005 with a manual trans. i want to keep it but I'm looking on getting a Scion XB. Mainly for cargo reasons.

[@djkenny1202]

I bought a manual 2015 XB in Army Rock metallic. Its a great car.

[@JDdrives0406]

Amazing!

[@cgillyard]

@sami moh It had some rust issues and other mechanical issues.

[@sunny-qs2mp]

loved when you smacked your hand LOL

[@JDdrives0406]

Bad hand

[@jasonkolinsky5884]

Nice Video!

[@randomvideoconnoisseur563]

I have the same car, year, manual trans. But in kilometres not miles. But the clutch engagement is at the highest possible point, my knee hitting the steering wheel

[@JDdrives0406]

Ohh, I’m in the US, that’s probably why

[@jacobnelson1]

I have had two Corollas. Both manual one was a 2004 S and the second a 2005 S. Both have had really high clutch engagement. My dad who also owned one said it had a really high clutch. It's just a Corolla thing I guess.

[@randomvideoconnoisseur563]

@@jacobnelson1 Thank you for letting me know this because I had wondered if the high clutch was caused by last owner's driving habits or something. I heard somewhere if you don't press the clutch all the way to the floor every time the clutch engagement point will get higher up over time. Is this true, or is it just a Corolla thing like you said?

[@jacobnelson1]

@@randomvideoconnoisseur563 I honest have no idea if it gets higher overtime or not, but you can always adjust the clutch engagement to be lower or higher according to your comfort. Also every Corolla I have owned has been used. But they were both single owner vehicles and had owners who both knew how to drive stick previously. So I personally do think that it is just a Corolla thing, but it is definitely nothing to worry about as long as your clutch doesn't slip.

[@randomvideoconnoisseur563]

@@jacobnelson1 I've never understood what clutch slipping means. Like the clutch slips out of control of foot? I don't get it

[@kinggamingcc1760]

I have a 2005 Toyota Corolla LE with a spoiler I just wish it was manual

[@JDdrives0406]

It’s way better a manual lol. I hope you can find one that hasn’t been abused!

[@jerrycrumety1571]

Just found an 03 CE for $3000 only 27292 miles. My only issue is I need to change the seat because it doesn't pump down

[@JDdrives0406]

Oooh, that’s an amazing deal!

[@itsurmombruh1391]

It’s the same one my mom had except it was an automatic

[@gabeplankton1291]

The famous J. Davis' well known monotone.

[@mckricks1]

How does this compare to a 7th gen civic? Had one before and it was the funnest car I have driven, but sadly had valve cover issues. Now I'm thinking about this Toyota and hoping its has a similar fun factor with how it feels. But you also mentioned it has oil leaking issues. Does it have throttle by cable?

[@sequentialtt0415]

Imagine it having the XRS's engine and transmission! It will fly!

[@JDdrives0406]

I wish my corolla was an XRS. I probably wouldn’t have sold it

[@KingKie23]

I have a 03 Matrix Xr (automatic) & an 04 Matrix XRS (manual) that 2zz engine is alot of fun

[@JDdrives0406]

I’m jelly

[@elfirdauscherbon885]

I like that car .so it colour very nice...good good..👍👍

[@JDdrives0406]

Thank you!

[@IsauTDI]

Are they recommended with manual transmission? They say the transmission breaks frequently.

[@henryhank4699]

amazing car

[@longbeachcalifornia6040]

I like your Toyota Corolla I have one of those cars I got a Corolla CE Reliability. I don’t have to go to the gas station quite often 2021?

[@JDdrives0406]

Thank you, and yeah lol

[@SkilledVillain]

Call it road runner cause of the horn meep meep

[@JDdrives0406]

Haha, I hope I can switch out the horn to say Bruh

[@mosesmanasse7961]

Manual is the car!!

[@providentfund5110]

i just bought mine. im just scared stopping uphill,im scared my car will move backwards when i release my break. will my car move backwards if i half clutch to the biting point?im scared quickly switch my foot from break to accelerator i might step hard.. any tips?im not used using handbreak technique

[@rollzolo]

Thinking about getting an 05. But is red.

[@JDdrives0406]

Any corolla from 03-08 is definitely worth it. I have a 2005 in an automatic and that thing has over 245,000 miles and always starts right up like I just drove it. Just keep the oil good and it’ll last forever. I’d recommend checking the front suspension components before purchasing it though. They are the biggest flaw of the car aside from its oil consumption

[@kingh2310]

@@JDdrives0406 Do you think 09-13 generation is the same in terms of reliability?

[@JDdrives0406]

Yes, they use the same power train, suspension, and other components. I’d say the 09-13 are just tweaked to be bigger and to better fit the different shapes. Other than that, both 9th and 10th generations are equally as reliable

[@davidlp3019]

05s are better as they fixed the 1zz fe oil consumption issue afaik

[@JDdrives0406]

I used to have an 05, it had 246,000 mikes so it would still consume a quart of oil in less than 1,500 miles LOL

[@pratikchavda3575]

I have just purchased 2007 model. Kindly inform is your clutch pedal is light or stiff ?

[@JDdrives0406]

Little stiff

[@takumisato7126]

Hows the gas mileage with the manual transmission?

[@JDdrives0406]

Gets up to 42 miles per gallon on the highway and like 32 city. That’s at most. I usually average 35 miles per gallon

[@TaylorZ2]

How much mileage on your car?

[@JDdrives0406]

122,050

[@johnthomson2377]

9th gens are the best!

[@MohamedAhmed-jc2vn]

I have a 2005 corolla automatic

[@Theofficialguineas]

My dad has the exact same car

[@JDdrives0406]

They’re amazing cars :)

[@Theofficialguineas]

I know right like he only gets the same car but different year model

[@JDdrives0406]

@@Theofficialguineas that’s what I did. I used to have a 2005 that had 246,000 miles on it and sold it for a 2004 corolla with 115,000 miles

[@Theofficialguineas]

@@JDdrives0406 the first car my dad had was a 1999 corolla auto transmission then he had to scrap it then he found another corolla

[@shujayethossain6554]

Is it reliable?

[@FPCPhotography]

Very

[@joshy2467]

What are your rpms at 55 mph?

[@calebniederhofer6529]

It is a manual and that would depend lol. What does it even matter though ?

[@tmac8892]

Why is a corolla with 114k burning oil

[@ちくてぬしくけて]

Poor maintenance.

[@assassinforce5637]

Hm u pay for this?

[@richard23montalvo25]

I've got a corolla 2004 the best

[@machoboy95]

Dad has a 2003 manual...

[@jaime3452]

Wow not as road noisy as my 03

[@JDdrives0406]

I was surprised too Lol

[@TaylorZ2]

I have an 03 Corolla too and the road noise is terrible!! I assume there's no sound insulation. For that reason alone, I've thought about replacing the car.

[@Blakecryderman7244]

@@TaylorZ2 thermal-acoustic sound insulation would fix that-only like 200 dollars. Best way to soundproof your car without buying a new one

[@StupidSlayerz98]

poggers

[@Theofficialguineas]

😕

[@limaviagens]

Link. Ótimo. Carro ótimo vídeo lima viagens com vc no KZbin amiga 🤔 sino tivado. 140

[@MURDACIDEBOY]

Looks like a ps5 game

[@SkilledVillain]

Papi

[@JDdrives0406]

Hiii

[@alexsis8980]

marginal voice

[@JDdrives0406]

Haha :)

[@29madmangaud29]

Look kid,,,,, if you're car leaks oil,,,,,,, then "FIX" the damned thing, or, have someone else do it,,, but: GET IT DONE! IF you don't you're car is going to break down on you , and leave you "STRANDED",,,,,,, and a "WORSE" case ....it'll ruin your engine and you'll be : Totally SCREWED and have to buy a new car...... Think about it!

[@JDdrives0406]

Thank you for looking out but every car burns oil regardless. Some more than others. It’s part of the combustion chamber and engine design. As long as you keep up with your oil it won’t break down and won’t leave you stranded