1988 Toyota Corolla Executive review from UK and Ireland
"One of the better small/medium hatchbacks of the late eighties/early nineties"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear shock absorbers started to leak at around 133000 miles. Even using pattern parts this cost a LOT of money to fix. (£136 and I repaired it myself).
Rust is starting to become a problem, with bubbling on both rear arches and around the sunroof.
General comments?
Very reliable, and still drives perfectly well at this high mileage. Very easy to do minor repairs and servicing yourself (cambelt is very easy compared to other manufacturers).
Pay a bit more and buy a very nice one, as Toyota parts prices are ludicrously expensive!
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| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 106000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 187000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 20th June, 2002 |