1983 Toyota Corolla KE70 Wagon review from North America
"A tough car, that'll do whatever you need it to"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
For such and old car, and considering how much abuse I put it through, nothing that went wrong with the car is surprising.
It had an oil leak when I first got it at 180,000 miles. But seeing as how I wasn't the first owner I can't say when this first happened.
There were a couple times when it overheated due to lack of oil, and it wouldn't start for awhile, but I gave her some time and she would start right up.
The gears were starting to slip at about 185,000 miles, and that would have needed fixing very soon.
The bearings finally went at 186,000 miles do to lack of oil, this could have been fixed, but I had run this car 'till it died and I was fine with that.
General comments?
This car was one of the toughest vehicles ever made.
Aside from being incredibly ugly, it wasn't uncomfortable, at least not in the front seats, there wasn't much room in the back.
It went wherever I needed it to go, it handled fine on the countless gravel roads I had to take it on, and even through old trails, it did well.
This car started whenever I need it to. It never left me stranded, not once, and considering everything I did to it, that is incredible.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1983 |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4L 4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 180000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 186000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Regal |
| Date of Entry | 21st February, 2008 |