1992 Toyota Corolla LSX review from North America
"Reliable, inexpensive, and a bit of fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Several recurring problems plagued this otherwise reliable vehicle.
The electrical system went through fuses like water. At one point, I had to replace a fuse every week in order to keep the signal lights, headlights, and interior lighting on. I finally tracked the problem down to some faulty wiring in one of the rear signal assemblies.
Otherwise, maintenance and repairs were quite normal for a car with 180000 km on it. Replaced brake pads, tires, changed the oil, got tuneups, that sort of thing.
General comments?
Great for winter driving in the wintry hinterlands of Western Canada. Always starts, even at -35 degrees. Had good snow tires so never got stuck in the snow.
Pretty good on fuel as well. A 40 litre fillup lasts about 500 km.
Fun to drive, until you load it up with people and cargo. With me and 3 friends (fairly large athletic types) and stuff in the trunk, the poor thing could barely make it up hills.
Seats are on the hard side, but that's how Toyota designs 'em.
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| The best car I will ever own |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 EFI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Nova |
| Date of Entry | 7th January, 2003 |