1982 Toyota Corolla Wagon review from North America
"Its cheaper than Anna Nicole Smith!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I replaced the starter soon after I bought the car. It took 1.5 hours and cost less than $70. Installation time included removing and replacing the exhaust manifold... in the rain. It was a piece of cake and my girlfriend now thinks I'm a mechanical genius.
General comments?
This is a very simple, reliable, cheap and fun vehicle. It hauls my 100 lb golden retriever every day, chirps a tire going into 2nd gear, and still gives me 31 mpg. Can you ask for more from a twenty year old economy car?
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| Very reliable car for patient drivers |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 (3TC) Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 214000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 222000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 16th August, 2002 |