1982 Toyota Carina 1600 from UK and Ireland - Comments

23rd Dec 2006, 12:15

"Big old 4 door cruiser, good car"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Water pump started weeping not long after I got her, but I can forgive that as it was the original pump which had been there since 1982 ha ha

same goes for the shocks which I replaced, they were long overdue a change

other than that, nothing has gone wrong.

Actually, yes, the doors are prone to rust where the mirrors attach.

General comments?

I compete in Rally with a Toyota Corolla GT so I bought this Carina to recce the course before hand as mechanically it is identical to the Corolla,

same axle, suspension, brakes, etc...

I had intended to use the Carina only for this, but I have actually grown quite fond of it, she is a big old 4 door cruiser and despite her 25 year old boxy looks, she drives as good, and is as well balanced as more modern cars.

I wish Toyota still made RWD cars.


5th May 2008, 06:48

Hi I am a 16 year old boy from Norway, I am just wondering after reading your review DO the corolla and the Carina TA60 share all mechanics?

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