1990 Toyota Corolla LX review from North America
"A well-built, dependable car."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Required a new exhaust system every 1-2 years. I have been told this may have been a result of the short daily work commute. To be more specific, the exhaust didn't get the chance to dry out each time it was driven, leaving it highly susceptible to rust.
Power window motors quit after approximately 100,000 miles (I don't really consider this a fault - they were just plain worn out). They were replaced by an independent mechanic for just under $100 (versus the $300+ the dealer would have charged).
General comments?
I loved my Toyota Corolla and had a very hard time selling it a few months ago. It was the most reliable car I have ever owned. Even with 100,000+ miles, I never worried about getting stuck somewhere when I was driving my Corolla.
When I started a new job which required driving longer distances on a regular basis, I bought a new car so that I wouldn't wear down the Corolla. It was great knowing that I could always drive the Corolla when my new cars were in the shop for repairs.
Now, 4 years and 2 cars later, I sold the Toyota just to make more room in the garage. I miss her. :)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder; fuel-injected Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 6 miles |
| Most recent distance | 105000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Topaz |
| Date of Entry | 15th September, 2002 |