1984 Toyota Corolla CS review from Australia and New Zealand
"Bomb proof... budget motoring at it's finest"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Practically none... this car is bomb proof.
Replaced drivers seat approx 20,000 km ago due to sagging.
Replaced drivers window rail (inside door cavity) as it had rusted, approx 50,000 km ago.
Had electrics fixed about 50,000km ago. Cost about $100-.
Other than that just routine servicing...
General comments?
This car has been through thick and thin with me and has been infallible. Was used for a short time as a courier car (by me) and never missed a beat. I now service it about once a year and it still putts along right as reign, in fact it is still used to pull my motorbike trailer 100km to the track and back once a month.
Gets by on the smell of an oily rag and services are cheap.
If you can find a good example of one of these second hand you can't go wrong. Get it!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 340000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 3rd September, 2005 |