1985 Toyota Corona CS review from Australia and New Zealand
"A gutless, economical beast, that Is my pride and joy! :)"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump needed to be replaced.
Fuel pump needed to be replaced.
Regulator needed to be replaced.
Has had three new batteries, third one is just recently.
Recently has all new hoses installed, and all electrical fixed or replaced.
Tape player replaced with 2x100W head unit and 2 extra 100W 6.5 inch loudspeakers.
Also had reconditioned Automatic transmission.
All were done with last 2,000 kilometers, except for Transmission, which was at about 194,000 kilometers.
General comments?
I have also started "Beasting" it up, using Toyota decals, wheels chrome sprayed, bumpers all resprayed black, all chrome resprayed, white exterior paint-job, done "Redhot", which is a new Holden color and the interior vinyl sprayed from brown to black, and upholstery carpet all in black.
I have also put many bits and pieces into it, and it is yet on the path to refurbishment, to my own pleasure.
There are quite a few other things yet, but in short, as a first car, handed down from my dad, it is good, economical, and I love it!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Litre, 4 cylinder, Leaded Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 199973 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 200412 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 5th October, 2003 |