1989 Toyota Corolla SR5 Wagon review from North America
"An amazing all weather car -- totally reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Coil went out twice.
Rubber seals around doors have slight leaks.
Rust. Especially notable near sunroof. Very minor leaks, though enough to cause minor mildew inside sunroof seal.
General comments?
Kind of amazing to think how steady this baby runs, still.
I'm going to sell it now, just because my allergies react to the minor mildew issue. Otherwise, I'd drive it into the ground!
Also, I can't hardly get it to slide in the snow. I drive in full out snowstorms without hardly having to use the 4WD. Incredibly stable and reliable.
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| Only had it a few days but I see why people love them so much! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 95000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 188000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 25th August, 2009 |