1982 Toyota Corolla CS review from Australia and New Zealand
"This is a car that people should look at buying!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Warped Head due to the it was driven.
Timing chain at 185,000. It was 23yrs old.
Rear wheel bearings when bought it. Easy/cheap to fix.
Only real problem was rust in the rear quarters and around the boot.
General comments?
Car handles really well in corners, but sways around at speeds around 130km. Wider tyres would have helped.
Real easy to drive. Perfect first car.
Cheap to run and reliable.
Parts cheap and easy to get hold of.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1982 |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3L Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 170000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 200000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 28th May, 2005 |