The Toyota Corolla E110 (widely recognized as the 8th generation globally, though sometimes confused in regional naming conventions) is a legendary compact car renowned for its indestructible nature. Introduced in 1995 in Japan and 1997 in Europe and North America, it featured vastly different styling depending on the market: conservative in North America, and a distinctive 'bug-eye' look in Europe (pre-facelift). A major facelift occurred in 1999/2000, bringing a more conventional front fascia to Europe and introducing the new 'ZZ' series VVT-i engines. While the older 'A' and 'E' series engines are virtually bulletproof, the transition to the newer 'ZZ' engines brought notorious oil consumption issues. Overall, it remains one of the most reliable used cars in existence, provided you avoi
The Toyota Corolla E110 is the definitive 'appliance' car: it asks for nothing and gives you years of loyal service. If you are looking for basic, indestructible transportation, seek out a pre-facelift model with the 1.3L (4E-FE) or 1.6L (4A-FE) engine. These are among the most reliable powertrains ever manufactured. However, extreme caution is advised if purchasing a post-facelift model or a North American model equipped with the 1ZZ, 3ZZ, or 4ZZ engines. Their piston ring design flaw leads to heavy oil consumption, which can destroy the engine if neglected. Regardless of the engine, rust is the ultimate enemy of the E110; a clean, rust-free chassis is worth paying a premium for.