1989 Toyota Corolla GT-S review from North America
"If you can get a GT-S with a good body: go for it!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Body has rusted out progressively.
Electrical problem causing alternator to be replaced 4 times.
Ignition coil has been replaced twice.
Rear brakes (drums) seized up and were replaced.
General comments?
Excellent performance: handles incredibly well in corners and is very fast!
Car is great on gas; you can get around 500+ kilometers per tank.
Other than the few problems listed, the car has been extremely reliable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Twin cam 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 116000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 200000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Pontiac Firefly |
| Date of Entry | 10th September, 2003 |