1984 Toyota Corolla GT Coupe RWD 1.6 Twincam 16v 4-AGE (Hi-Torque)

Summary:

Just ask IAN!

Faults:

The engine detonated thanks to me not checking the oil level, and screwing it in first gear to feel its "throttle response".

The brakes pads needed replacing after 5000 miles, but I didn't replace them so I needed new discs as well.

The drivers seat broke, but I just put a spare tyre behind it so I didn't need to buy a new one.

The rear seats got destroyed off the tyre I used behind the driver's seat, and a lot of rot appeared in the driver's side sill, but I fixed it by stuffing crisp packets into the hole and painting them the same color.

The diff started to clank and bang after me trying to to do donuts with 6 people in the car on bone dry tarmac, and also because I never changed the oil!

General Comments:

My Toyota Corolla GT Coupe 1.6 16v RWD TRD 4-age ae86 is awesome! It has a Blitz induction kit and a 4-branch manifold with a full Janspeed exhaust and a Blitz radiator cap.

It can do 0-60mph in less than seven seconds, because it ate my friend's mk2 Golf GTI 16v off the lights, and all the way up to top speed, where I kept going until I limited at 145mph! It's quicker than a Honda Integra b-16a VTEC 0-60, and an Impreza wagon WRX STi couldn't pull away from my TRD coupe!

The only car that could pull away was a Lambo Diablo on Dame street in Dublin, and a BMW 330ci.

Otherwise she's unbeaten... Just ask Ian!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 29th January, 2003

21st Dec 2003, 15:02

WOW!!

I'm glad I cam onto car survey now, this review was so informative and is a great help for future reference.

I will certainly go out and buy myself a twin cam now after reading this review.

Thanks car survey and keep up the good work.

Bernard McGonagle

Sandyford

Ireland.

1st Feb 2005, 07:57

Actually, the B16A unit WAS first used in the late 80's Integra 3dr coupe, and, due to the success of this car, this astounding engine was subsequently put in the EF Civic badged as 1.6iVT (in Britain) and the Civic Revolution X Coupe (more commonly known as the CRX VTEC), then in 1992 it got 10 more bhp, evolved into the B16A2, and lived happily ever after. JDM KING...? I don't think so...

19th Oct 2005, 17:56

That may be true for the Euro Hondas, but look here. Sorry to burst your automotive bubble, JDM KING, but the Honda Integra XSi came with the B16A in Japan. And don't bother telling people that Acura doesn't exist in Japan, everyone already knows.

1984 Toyota Corolla GT Coupe 1.6 Twin-Cam 16v

Summary:

Fetch big money know, but well worth it!!

Faults:

I have had to replace the engine due to letting it run low on oil.

I have replaced the brake pads.

The drivers seat broke.

Big-ends starting to knock yet again!

General Comments:

These cars are great crack.

They handle good and are serious fun power sliding!

They can do 145mph and 0-60 in under 8 seconds!

However they would be best used as a second car!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 4th July, 2002

4th Aug 2004, 19:51

I'd just like to say having owned about 15 of these ae86 Corollas, I've never had one to do 145mph. On standard 14 inch rims you would be lucky to touch 130, and the spec sheet from Toyota states 124 as top speed, and even then the calibration of the speedo is suspect. Great cars though.

1984 Toyota Corolla GT Coupe (ae86) 1.6 DOHC

Summary:

This is `Bang for buck'

Faults:

The only problem I had with the original engine was a sticking tappet, which was cured with the addition of STP & regular oil-changes.

There have been a few niggling problems with the present (super-charged) engine, which can be mostly attributed to my own poor handy-work.

The bodywork is generally good, however it is in the body-shop having new rear arches welded-on.

General Comments:

This is a lightweight, rear-wheel drive car that is seriously fun to drive.

Standard, it will reach the rev-limiter in 5th gear to indicate over 140mph. When super-charged, it requires concentration to keep below 110mph on motor-ways, and standing starts are silly, reaching 40mph in 3.98 seconds!

There are no creature comforts though, you'll need to wind the windows manually, there's no air-conditioning and the upholstery is somewhat `thin'. This also means that it weighs in at only 1011kg giving great power-to-weight ratio. The later face-lift models are a bit more plush and so weigh more.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 21st July, 2001

25th Jul 2002, 19:26

I just got my first 79 corolla coupe. I want to put a super charger in it, but was a little bit hesitant until I read your review. cheers.

2nd May 2003, 07:03

I have a friend who would do anything to try and find a Toyota Corolla GT Coupe, but with it being a limited addition he is struggling to find one. He said it is a great car and the one and only. Do you no of anyone that may have one for sale as would be very interested in it?

13th May 2006, 06:34

I myself had a GT coupe in the past and found it to be a one of a kind car for fun, handeling and drifting. I am currently on the look out for another one of these amazing machines so if you know of any for sale please let me know.

23rd Sep 2006, 04:44

Thes cars r lethal craic, wouldn't have any other car about me.

Driftin and diffin they r hard to beat.

14th Jan 2007, 15:45

These are a great car, good car to take abuse, tyres are cheap, so is tax nd insurance, janspeed and superlites, can't beat a twin cam, I love them, I really do.