1987 Toyota Corolla LE review from North America
"I Love It!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator had to be replaced shortly after I bought the car.
Charge light stays on for no apparent reason.
Replaced fuel filter. (really dirty.)
Stopped up catalytic converter, had to replaced.
Next to replaced is the muffler, but pipes appear to be in good shape.
General comments?
I bought this car cheap and expected problems. When I drove it home after purchasing it it ran fine.
But gradually, after several days it was hard to start, ran poorly, lacked power and the fuel mileage suffered.
I thought it needed a new carburetor.
It turned out the catalytic converter was stopped up. As soon as I unclogged the catalytic converter and replaced the fuel filter the performance returned. Catalytic converter replaced.
It runs great now!
I had to replaced the alternator. But since I have the charge light still stays on, and I don't know why. The battery stays up and all seems to be fine.
This is my first Toyota;all my other vehicles have been GM products and I wanted to give Japanese products a try. It is amazing the body and interior is almost like new and it is 18 years old. No rust at all or faded paint.
And it runs good to be old. I am pleased with my purchase.
Recommended reviews
| 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 | 4 cylinder ,1.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 187100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 187600 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Astro |
| Date of Entry | 2nd June, 2005 |