1988 Toyota Corolla Station Wagon - FWD review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Normal wear and tear.
Over 11 years/250000 km:
I have put a number of exhaust systems in. That is biggest fault with the Corolla.
Over the past 2 years:
I have put in a new alternator.
I have put in a new clutch.
I have put in a new radiator.
I have put in a new gas tank.
I have put in a new timing belt.
I have put in a new water pump.
General comments?
I can't believe that I have only had to put in one clutch in over 250,000 km.
Now that I have put in some serious bucks in the last year or so, I expect to at least another couple of years out of the vehicle.
This is one car that will go forever!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 297000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 31st May, 2001 |