1989 Toyota Corolla DX review from North America
"As good as it gets for basic transportation"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Almost nothing. Once in a while, little interior things like door handles broke; and were a nuisance to replace, but did not effect the functionality of the car in the least. The radiator once had a minor leak (but was a snap to replace myself and only cost about $30). Otherwise, at almost 170,000 it ran like the day it rolled off the showroom floor.
General comments?
This car saved my Life. This is not a Joke, the only reason I don't still have this car is that I lost it in an accident. I was T-boned in the driver's side door by a giant SUV traveling at 35 MPH. I blacked out, and the paramedics had to cut the car to get me out, but I didn't have so much as a scratch on me. I walked away from the accident totally intact. I love Toyota corollas. Every one I have owned (1982, 1989, 1992) has been a very well built, utterly reliable car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 89000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 168000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 2nd September, 2004 |