1984 Toyota Corolla DX Wagon review from Australia and New Zealand
"Crusty but trusty"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cooked a clutch (I deserved it).
Faulty interior fabric leading to holes in the seats.
First signs of rust.
General comments?
The car has been in my family since new and had years of trouble free motoring.
Although undeniably slow, with enough enthusiasm from the right foot at the right times it can still be entertaining.
Having an increasingly hard life, but the 4k is literally indestructible and I have no doubt it will take me past the 200000km mark.
Still on original shocks which are starting to struggle, but still wallows round in a predictable and safe manor.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 4k Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 115000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 20th December, 2001 |