1979 Toyota Corolla review from Australia and New Zealand
"Don't race it unless you're on dirt!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cracked cylinder head @ about 300,000 (it had a reconditioned engine put in).
Fatal collision resulting in a bent chassis was unable to be repaired because of rust.
General comments?
A good first car... and a great rally car! Constant feedback from the steering wheel & gearbox added to great chassis balance means this car is best driven sliding sideways.
The most fun I've had, but sadly this car died a rally death... *sniff*
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 250000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 275000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 6th March, 2001 |