1988 Toyota Corolla 1.3 XL (EE90) review from Portugal
"Tank mobile"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rust after 10 years.
Starter engine death after 15 years of service.
Battery needs to be replaced every 5 years.
General comments?
The car is very very reliable.
I use to travel a lot and this car never never never broke down. Fantastic.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 353000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 7th October, 2005 |



