1986 Toyota Corolla (AE86) GT from UK and Ireland - Comments

24th Aug 2001, 04:49

"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!!!


2nd Sep 2002, 09:11

WOW! this guy is so right. Corolla's with that sweet 4age engine are a gem! Incidentally they were the 1st twin cam 16valve engine to go into mass production. Rock on bro!


29th Sep 2002, 10:13

"I just bought a 86 GT-S five spd... for $500.00 with over

350.000 clicks on it... It's a total pleasure to drive.

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