1984 Toyota Corolla S review from Australia and New Zealand
"A good reliable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The motor seized at 196,000 kilometers.
The gear box also went at 196,000 kilometers.
Driver's seat broke at 160,000 kilometers.
General comments?
My Corolla had a 1.3 litre 4KC motor, I had very little trouble with my car until the motor and gear box went.
I did find that my Corolla was sluggish on hills, and had very litte room in the back.
I have now put in a 1.5 litre 5KC motor, which has improved the performance of the car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 200000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 200000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Falcon |
| Date of Entry | 8th August, 2001 |