1990 Toyota Corolla SE review from North America
"A very good first car to own"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing critical has gone wrong with the car. My parents hit a deer with it, but that's hardy my car's fault.
The oil light come on all the time, but that's not a big deal.
One thing that needs attention is the aluminum rims. You have to keep an eye on them and make sure the pressure is adequate on all the tires. They need touching up every now and then.
Being that the car is old, the charging belt (alternator belt?) went last year (2002). My battery ran dry because the belt wasn't catching. It was normal wear and tear, and was easy to replace.
The tape deck is fried, but I think that's only because it was never used and ceased up.
General comments?
This car has been a reliable car to me. Nothing major has needed replacing, and the engine simply won't quit.
It's a great starter car for college students because the engine is well labeled and even a 20-year-old girl like myself can do simple maintenance on it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 180000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 310000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 20th September, 2003 |