1986 Toyota Corolla XL review from Australia and New Zealand
"Economical motoring beyond belief"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A small amount of rust appeared around the drainage hole in the spare wheel well and had to be rectified for a fitness certificate.
Water seems to accumulate in the left rear tail light - occasional emptying is required.
General comments?
This car covers a huge amount of ground on very little fuel, has an extremely smooth and powerful engine (perhaps it is very light) and whilst lacking any character or style is huge fun to drive.
Typical dealer servicing costs are in the region of $50 NZ a pop. Build quality and basic engineering levels are excellent! If buying a Toyota ensure the cam belt has been replaced on a regular basis in order to avoid very expensive repair bills.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 110000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 130000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Fiat Tipo |
| Date of Entry | 20th August, 2000 |