1988 Toyota Corolla LX review from North America
"Unbelievably Reliable, Sporty Economic Go-anywhere car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The Clutch Disk wore out
The Pilot bearing was replaced
Water-pump leaked, and was Replaced
CV Joint replaced.
General comments?
For an AWD car, low to the ground, it has been the best winter vehicle I have driven. I Beats my 4WD truck without a doubt. It is near impossible to get this car stuck in a snowbank, or on ice in a steep alley. Driving in the winter with this car is easier than walking.
The car handles very good on corners at a faster speed than what I should be going at. The 1.6L has more than enough power to climb steep back roads on mountain sides.
The interior is free of junk. I am 6'5" and Its somewhat comfortable.
The inside is cheap looking, but it makes it feel more sportier and reliable, knowing there isn't knobs to break and distracting gauges.
The air conditioning loads the engine down bad, and the shifter is too long for me.
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| Superb, Reliable car that FIXES ITSELF! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 16v EFI Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 79000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 164000 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac DeVille |
| Date of Entry | 28th January, 2005 |