1987 Toyota Corolla FX review from North America
"The most dependable car I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Very little. Other than having the valves ground at 93,000 when I bought the car second hand, all I have done basically is tune it up, and get the oil changed at regular intervals. That's it! Oh, I did put a new muffler on her a few years back, but that's it!
General comments?
A friend urged me to get a Toyota back in '93 because of the high quality and dependability of Toyota.
I saw this car on a lot in 1993, test drove it, and knew it was for me. Absolutely the most reliable, dependable car I have ever owned. Since '93 I have only put about 53,000 miles on her in 11 years, and runs as strong as when I first bought her.
The only disappointment I can think of is the gas mileage isn't all that great. Its not bad, really, but not great in city driving.
Recommended reviews
| Pretty much an OK car |
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| The 86 Corolla is a fine economy car and has quality workmanship |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 93000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 128000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 29th November, 2004 |