Reader car reviews: four popular small to medium-size models under our readers' microscope.(Report: cars)(Product/Service Evaluation)

Publication: Choice (Chippendale, Australia)

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COPYRIGHT 2005 Australian Consumers' Association

Researching a new car purchase has become quite easy--the internet offers a wide range of readily accessible information, from a model's specifications, features and price to road test reports and crash test results.

However, information on what a car is really like to drive and use day-to-day is harder to come by. That's why we asked a small panel of CHOICE readers to tell us why they chose a particular model, whether they've had problems with it, its strengths and weaknesses, and whether they consider it good value for money.

Thanks very much to everyone who participated. We received a sufficient number of survey responses to enable us to report on the HONDA Accord Euro, HYUNDAI Elantra, MAZDA 3 and TOYOTA Corolla.

We'll bring you reader reviews of 4WDs in an upcoming issue of CHOICE.

TOYOTA Corolla.

Price range: $19,750-$29,990

Versions: Ascent, Ascent Sport, Conquest, Levin, Ultima

Body styles: Hatch (except Ultima), sedan (except Levin), wagon (except Ascent Sport and Ultima)

Engine options: 1.8 L

ANCAP * safety rating: ****

RELIABLE AND FUEL-EFFICIENT

Most of our COROLLA reviewers were 35-50. They...

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