1988 Toyota Corolla GT-S review from North America
"Fast, cheap, fun that will tickle your fancy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I got a hole in my oil pan, but that was my fault (got a little sideways at 70 MPH and hit a ditch).
General comments?
This car is fantastic. I really like its acceleration. It will get up to 100 mph very fast, but after that it mellows out.
I'm not a fan of the handling it has. It loses control very easily which isn't that fun when you're racing. I guess it's that way with all front wheel drive cars though.
The car will do almost anything you want it to as long as you don't push it really hard. So don't try and take a corner at a ridiculous speed because you will lose it before you know it.
It has a nice simple cockpit with only functional features, which makes it simple and lightens it up.
I really like the way it drives in normal conditions. I've been able to pass every car(s) that I have seen so that really makes me happy.
It handles a lot better than my 63 Impala, I can tell you that much.
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| Superb, Reliable car that FIXES ITSELF! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 123420 miles |
| Most recent distance | 123553 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Impala |
| Date of Entry | 9th September, 2001 |