1984 Toyota Corolla review from Thailand
"Very durable but basic OLD car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing yet, though it did need a new battery within one week of purchase. The previous owner split that cost with me. They hardly ever drove it.
I had to put a new used A/C compressor in it - total cost around 4,500 baht ($125).
I think it will soon need a new clutch - when I let it out in first it tends to shudder a lot. This isn't the normal 'lugging the engine' shudder from not giving it enough gas (revs), its more like the clutch plate isn't gripping well. Anyone have any tips on diagnosing a bad clutch?
General comments?
The car is great for Thailand, but I wouldn't make any long trips in it.
The sale price was close to $1,500 - back in the US this would be a $500 car.
I'm a little nervous about long term reliability due to the car's age, but hope it will serve for another couple of years.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1984 |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 litre gasoline Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 200000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 203000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile 88 |
| Date of Entry | 18th August, 2008 |