Long Term ownership review, 1998 Toyota Corolla VE. High mileage: 275,733 miles

1998 Toyota Corolla with a 1.8 liter, inline 4 cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission. Corolla was purchased from a Toyota dealership in 2005 with 26000 miles on the odometer. As of Jan 3, 2021 the Corolla has 275,733 miles on the odometer with original transmission and original engine.
The only major repair was air condition compressor needed replacement at 263,360 miles. The valve cover gasket was replaced about 261,000 miles. Power steering line replaced about 252,000 miles. Rear struts replaced at 270,000 miles.
Oil and filter changes performed roughly every 3000 miles or less. The oil used is any brand on sale in 5w-30. Oil filter any brand on sale also. The timing belt was replaced around 150,000 miles and transmission fluid flushed. Over the course of 16 years of ownership the alternator been replaced three times and starter twice. The interior door handles on passenger and driver side replaced about 4 times each. The exterior door handles on passenger and drivers side one time each. The serpentine belt replaced two times.
The windshield wiper sprayers driver and passenger side 2 times each with original equipment sprayers. I installed aftermarket sprayers but they didn't work very well that is why I use original equipment. This has been a very dependable, reliable vehicle to own. It has seen the snow to tropical weather all manner of highway and pot ridden roads. Traveled from New Hampshire to Arkansas, Mississippi to Florida and where ever paved roads may be! High mileage cars don't happen by accident they get high mileage on purpose by proper maintenance and stewardship.
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