1984 Toyota Corona CS-X review from Australia and New Zealand
"Go the mighty Rona!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2169604
The above is a link to a LOT of info about my particular corona.
When I got the car, I was not aware it had literally NO brake pads! After a month I went for a service and had the brakes machined, all good now. $200 service $170 break machining. $370 total.
Upper reserve of radiator has a leak. I have left this alone for 4 months so far with no over heating or engine troubles whatsoever. Good old Toyotas. $160 to fix.
Cracked bearing in the tail-shaft, not badly damaged this has also been this way for several months. $160 to fix also.
Engine coughed and sputtered and had rough starting. The carburetor was blocked. $11 can of carburetor cleaner did the trick.
General comments?
For a 22 year old car I am amazed at how little maintenance it requires and how well it runs. It just keeps on going!
It is currently a project car of mine and will be entering a show n shine competition when I finish doing it up.
These cars are worth every cent.
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  | For the age, high performance, cheap repairs |
| Perfect first car that will run forever |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L 2s-c Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 183000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 191000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 17th February, 2006 |