1986 Toyota Corolla DX review from North America
"It will outlive any American-brand vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Window crank on driver's side is slightly off track.
Water slightly leaks into the trunk during severe rain storms.
Car sometimes hesitates when accelerating, but it probably needs routine fuel system service.
No reverse lights.
Bad washer fluid system.
General comments?
This car is reliable. I can trust this car to drive from New York to California.
I pass a lot of other cars on the freeway with my car. Some drivers don't even expect to be passed by a 19-year- old 4 cylinder engine car.
The original AM/FM radio had a bad tape player. So I replaced it with a Clarion AM/FM cassette player radio that is also CD changer compatible.
It's starts up with no problem in cold weather.
It will outlive any American brand vehicle.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 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 | 111017 miles |
| Most recent distance | 111500 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Nova |
| Date of Entry | 27th January, 2005 |