1984 Toyota Corolla DX review from Australia and New Zealand
"Indestructible beast"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Absolutley nothing has ever gone wrong during the time I've had it.
General comments?
This car is awesome. It is my daily driver as I have a Skyline as my weekend weapon.
OK I'll be honest, I thrash this car.
I've never known a 1.3 litre car to do 120km/h in second gear.. with 3 gears to go!!! I've owned 1 litre cars to 2litre cars, but honestly... I don't know how Toyota did it, it just rev's out!
Most cars if you drive them hard will use gas like there's no tomorrow, but this one doesn't, I once put 10 litres in it and drove it hard.. very hard, but still managed 90 k's before the needle reached the same position!!!
I paid $500 for it - and its been the best $500 I've ever spent!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 4 cylinder petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 169000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Sierra |
| Date of Entry | 19th March, 2003 |