1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S review from North America
"The Corolla GT-S lift-back is economical, practical, and great fun to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Ignition coil and igniter failed at 150,300 miles. Repair cost $775 Toyota parts and labor.
Engine head seals leaking coolant.
Seal / Gaskets replaced twice before
engine head machined and rebuilt.
Total cost over $6,000 U.S. Dollars.
Front wheel bearings replaced, 1998.
Total cost $1,000 U.S. Dollars.
Distributor cap and spark wiring harness replaced twice due to coolant leak once and water contamination once.
Fuel pump failed at while driving during at highway speed at night. 1998.
Driver seat showing heavy wear and damage at top of left side bolster due to push off of left elbow when exiting the car.
Rear hatch cable release never has work properly.
General comments?
This has been a wonderfully reliable car up until 1998.
All maintenance work was preformed by Toyota service mechanics with the exception of oil changes which I performed every 3000 to 6000 miles.
The car is currently running great after a substantial investment in repair costs north of $8,000.
I still love driving this car.
However, I think it's time to sell!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1985 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6L (4AGE) Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 153600 miles |
| Date of Entry | 5th December, 2002 |