1986 Toyota Corolla (AE86) GT review from UK and Ireland
"Not cheap, but cheerful!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not a thing.
Just standard service parts.
General comments?
I utterly adore this car. OK, I was a bit sceptical of Corolla 's before, especially the boring "DX" And "GL" derivations, but this car is an absolute joy. It isn't outright quick compared with other GTi's, but it's rev happy engine ensures grins all the way. At idle, and in neutral, it will rev up to red-line in less than a second. Combine that with a slip diff on the rear axle and the car's rear will step out without much provocation!! :)
Now the downside... RUST!!!
Like all "Cam's" rust has set in on the rear wheel arches and 1/4 panels.
Working on the car is handy enough, although ECUs are thing that I have yet to master, although there ARE plans for a 150bhp 4AGE 20v!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 (4AGE) Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 87000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 105000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 24th August, 2001 |