1987 Toyota Corolla LE review from North America
"This Car Has Potential"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator went out 2 days after I got the car.
It "floods out frequently and did not get very good gas mileage for a 4 cylinder engine. It ran rough.
Turns out the spark plugs were bad. I replaced them and the wires.
That improved it greatly.
Needs exhaust system.
General comments?
I bought this car 2 weeks ago for a mere $300.The body and interior are almost like new. It really shines up after I clean it!
I know the mileage is high--187,200 to be exact, but I have read other reviews here about them lasting much longer than this and other people talk about how great Toyotas are. This is my first Toyota. I could not resist it for the price, but of course I anticipate problems.
It now runs good and drives O.K.
It does not burn oil or transmission fluid, that is the main thing!
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| 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 | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 carburated Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 187100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 187217 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Ciera |
| Date of Entry | 4th March, 2005 |