1990 Toyota Corolla GL review from South Africa
"Toyota = Reliability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Sometimes the car only runs on 3 cylinders due to oil flooding the fourth one. Easily fixed by cleaning the spark plug.
Normal wear and tear items such as brake pads, shocks and the various filters.
Front left headlight bulb blew at 225000km - easily replaced with a Toyota OE bulb for R9!!!
One of the speakers blew in the dashboard.
Rings are badly worn due to previous owner running the car without engine oil!
Drivers seat is slightly worn, but seems like it will last a few more years.
General comments?
Previous owner (an old lady) had not serviced the car at all! This car still had all the original parts, almost all of which were still in perfect working order even after 15 years (incl the shocks)!
Every so often blue smoke will come out of the exhaust (due to the worn rings).
Very reliable, has NEVER left me stranded even when running on 3 cylinders!
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 216200 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 238585 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda 1300 |
| Date of Entry | 15th August, 2007 |