1987 Toyota Corolla XL 1.8 diesel

Summary:

The most reliable car ever

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong.

I've driven as much as 370.000 km with this car and I didn't have to change anything. Not even my exhaust, only tires, brakes, oil and filters.

General Comments:

This car is the best car I've ever had.

It's always in good condition, starts in a click and I've never had any costs.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 9th January, 2002

1987 Toyota Corolla GT Coupe (AE86) 1.6 16v (4A-GE)

Summary:

Extremely underrated sports machine

Faults:

Not much at all, normal things: exhaust, service, re-sprayed certain panels. The panels are thin for lightness so I had some rust problems also.

General Comments:

This machine was excellent fun with its rear wheel drive and multivalve engine. Very fast and agile, can be addictive. It is possible to forgive it many things for the fun it returns!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 14th May, 2001

2nd Aug 2004, 19:33

All ae86 were rear wheel drive only.

2000 Toyota Corolla G6 1.6 vvt-i

Summary:

Super Corolla

Faults:

CD-player broke down after 2 weeks, but got replaced the next day for free.

A mysterious squeaking somewhere around the airbag, which is still not repaired cause the dealer doesn't know what it could be :(

General Comments:

From day one I got this car, I just love it. It looks great, the 1.6 vvt-i is really great too, but it lacks torque. So you got to go up to 4000rpm to get some serious performances out of it.

The 6-speed gear box is very accurate.

The car has got a good fuel economy. The 6th gear makes it possible to cruise very comfortably.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 4th April, 2001

16th Nov 2003, 16:39

Hi.

I just wanted to add a comment to my own review.

I have my car now for nearly 4 years now, and have done 120.000 kilometers. So far everything is still very good. Nothing broke done and I still love my car. It's all good :)

Greets.

12th Apr 2004, 01:42

I owned a corolla XLi (1.5 engine) and I am very satisfied with the performance of the car. Like you said in your comment about he squeaking sound on the airbag or dashboard, I had the same problem too. It's the movement of the valve in the air con unit which is located behind the engine. My local agent got it fix for free.

You should ask your local agent or mechanic to check it out.

13th May 2013, 03:02

Hello,

Currently I have owned this car for 13 years, and have driven 310,000 km with it.

It's still very reliable. The worst thing after all these years were the brakes. Had to replace brakes and discs a few times. One time the brake fluid leaked because of a rusted brake line component.

Greetings, P -

1st Nov 2015, 12:30

OK, a new reply about my Corolla G6 :)

I've reached 400.000 km with my car after 15 years of ownership.

Engine started using a lot of oil; I have to keep on eye on that.

Let's go for another 100k!

1969 Toyota Corolla Sprinter 1.1 gasoline

Summary:

My best buy ever

Faults:

Clutch cable broke at 151000 km.

Differential broke due to a garage that forgot to put oil in it. I returned to the Toyota dealer afterwards for maintenance.

Driver's seat wears out.

Rust on the wings and doors: repaired and replaced in 1992 when restored.

General Comments:

Bought it as a student for 300 dollars (but in Belgian Franks), had a great time with it, very reliable and still my pride.

Needed restoration in 1992.

Tends to rust, but is still in beautiful shape.

Engine unopened, no oil consumption, low gasoline consumption 7.5l/100 km.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 24th February, 2001

16th Jul 2004, 12:41

I am purchasing 1969 corolla this weekend. Car is in a mint condition 23000 miles. What should I look out for?

Please advise.

Kind regards Zain.

22nd Jul 2004, 05:55

Look out for big cars, they hurt.

1997 Toyota Corolla XLi 'Indigo' 1.3i

Summary:

Good value, highly reliable, low cost and build quality that keeps for years

Faults:

Nothing so far, no troubles at all.

General Comments:

Excellent car overall, in looks, quality, finish, ride andsafety. Really very happy with this car and looking forward to buying my 3rd Toyota.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 14th December, 2000