1984 Toyota Corolla GT Coupe (ae86) review from UK and Ireland
"This is `Bang for buck'"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only problem I had with the original engine was a sticking tappet, which was cured with the addition of STP & regular oil-changes.
There have been a few niggling problems with the present (super-charged) engine, which can be mostly attributed to my own poor handy-work.
The bodywork is generally good, however it is in the body-shop having new rear arches welded-on.
General comments?
This is a lightweight, rear-wheel drive car that is seriously fun to drive.
Standard, it will reach the rev-limiter in 5th gear to indicate over 140mph. When super-charged, it requires concentration to keep below 110mph on motor-ways, and standing starts are silly, reaching 40mph in 3.98 seconds!
There are no creature comforts though, you'll need to wind the windows manually, there's no air-conditioning and the upholstery is somewhat `thin'. This also means that it weighs in at only 1011kg giving great power-to-weight ratio. The later face-lift models are a bit more plush and so weigh more.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 62000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 405 |
| Date of Entry | 21st July, 2001 |