1989 Toyota Corolla GTi-16 review from UK and Ireland
"If you're after a cheap and quick car, you can't go wrong here"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Economy lights on the dashboard no longer work properly - That's it!!
General comments?
Reliability - Unbelievable!! I have done nearly 100,000 miles in this car and it has never let me down. Obviously I have had to replace brake pads, tires & exhaust, but that's all. Every MOT test it has gone straight through without failing. For a car that's 13 years old I find this quite incredible.
Performance - Very good. It's the same engine as the mk1 MR2 with the Toyota Variable Induction System fitted. Basically this acts a bit like a mini turbo and kicks in at just under 5,000rpm. In first & second gears it gives you a nice kick. 0-60 time is just over 8 seconds and it will easily do 120Mph.
Handling - OK. The suspension setup is probably a bit soft for my liking, but in turn this makes for a very comfortable ride. Also the power steering is a tad to light.
Interior - Excellent. Dashboard is well set out with lots of informative dials e. g oil pressure, battery charge etc. The seats still look like new and are showing no signs of wear & tear. I love the width adjuster on the drivers seat. Electrics all still work fine i.e. windows, sunroof & mirrors, although the economy lights on the dashboard no longer work properly (as mentioned above).
Overall - This car has truly amazed me. I drive it hard and it justs keeps going & going. Fuel economy is also outstanding.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 72000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 168000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Almera |
| Date of Entry | 28th November, 2002 |