1985 Toyota Corolla review from Australia and New Zealand
"Great reliable little car that is very cheap to maintain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only thing that went wrong with the car was a hole in the radiator hose.
General comments?
What the car the lacked in looks, handling and performance, it sure as hell made up in reliability. Corollas are by far the most reliable cars you can buy. It was a excellent car and was incredibly tough, as it had high tolerance for burnouts and driving it flat out. Not one thing went wrong with it at all.
Unfortunately my parents had to move and couldn't take the car with us. So the car ended up with my uncle who hardly drives it and won't give it back. At the time I had another a car, an XT Falcon ute, which I thought would be a good reliable daily driver; how wrong I was. Unfortunately that car was nothing but trouble, and cost me 2000 the first day I got it registered.
I definitely think the next car is going to be a Toyota Corolla. Fords and Holdens are by far the biggest pieces of rubbish.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 99000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 104000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Renault 12 |
| Date of Entry | 6th May, 2008 |