1987 Toyota Corolla LE US VERSION review from North America
"Truly a Five Star Vehicle!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Muffler Replaced 2 times, engine pump replaced, back door bottom siding partly peeled off.
General comments?
This is the best car ever!It is very reliable and has fixed itself many times. That makes it cheap in maintenance. The biggest problem was with the muffler. I took it to a shop once and they had installed a new muffler after 9 years. The muffler was replaced before a long car trip to Oregon State. During the trip the muffler started falling apart and we had to buy muffler tape replacing it often down the road. After we finally returned home I decided to buy a muffler and install it myself. That was the best decision, the muffler hasn't had any problems at all for 6 years. The Toyota dealer service isn't too good. They aren't too willing to help transport old parts and everything is overpriced. When a part is needed I usually go to a car junk yard and get it my self for a dollar or two. This car is also comfortable. It is good for people of all heights exept the back seats are a little cramped. Overall this is a Five Star Vehicle!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 Cylinder,cruise control Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 8500 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 200000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Datsun 510 |
| Date of Entry | 19th October, 2005 |