1989 Toyota Corolla sr5 review from North America
"Very Disappointed"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Sunroof motor died.
Sunroof seal leaks.
Driver side floor rusted out.
Water pump died.
Timing belt replaced.
Passenger side seatbelt broke.
Valve cover leaks.
Ignition hesitation/uneven acceleration.
Ignition cap, wires & Rotor replaced.
Shocks/struts are starting to wear out.
General comments?
The car is not comfortable, a low ceiling means anyone over 5'10" cannot drive it, yet the driver seat does not adjust enough for someone under 5' 2" to drive it.
The back seats are really only for children, the roof slopes too low for adults to sit comfortably.
The brakes are soft and weak.
Transmission is clunky, sometimes it will not shift properly, forcing you to double clutch.
Revs quite high, 3000 rpm in 5th gear is only good for 110km/h.
Not great gas performance, 400 km per tank (40l) mixed hwy and city/suburban driving.
The design of the ignition system is pathetic, the cap/wires are one complete very expensive unit and you cannot change the spark plugs without a special deep socket wrench.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 180000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 222000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 2nd May, 2007 |