Head rebuilt at 185500 $340 with install and a new timing belt.
New timing belt 185500.
New catalytic converter at 185500 $65 I installed.
New battery at 190508 $35.
Both head light bulbs at 200511 $10.50.
New voltage regulator at 208010 $38 A new alternator was $110 but I checked the book and did a quick test that's all that was needed.
If we didn't have emissions requirements here the top end wouldn't have been rebuilt. It smoked, but still got excellent gas mileage.
This car was beat up cosmetically. Dents and dings. It had a rear window leak that took a while to find. Over all not pretty.
After a basic tune up the mileage went from 22 mpg to 35 mpg with up to 41 mpg on road trips.
Performance is not great, but the low-end response compared to my Geo was super.
My car was a base model with a 5 speed and am radio. Carburetor no AC no power steering, power breaks.
Stereo was very easy to update using an after market adapter for the wiring and changing the location from the stock location to the small package tray just below the stock radio location. The stock location isn't deep enough for most after market radios.
Seats were okay they sit a little to low in the front so I made some spacers with some 1/8 flat bar and lifted the front of the seat about 1 and 1/4 inch's.
Handled best with stock size tires and got the best gas mileage.
A 4X4 truck hit this car while I was slowing to make a turn. The bumper on the truck cleared my bumper so the full impact was taken by the hatch and rear fenders. It was totaled, but held up very well considering the truck was going at least 55 and only had 4 feet of skid marks before contact with my car.
I looked a long time to try and replace it, but couldn't find one in my price range. I only paid $400 for mine.
Mine has 102k and I just has a new carb installed, but can't find any mechanic that can adjust it correctly, including Toyota. Mpg is at 24 city and after seeing your stats I want the same. Any advise?
I paid 2kUSD for mine six years ago.
I have some rust and dings.
Has 155k miles.
Daily Driver and good mileage.
I just bought a 1987 Corolla FX-16 GTS (white) with 118,000 miles on the odometer. The car is in excellent shape, especially the interior. The 4AGE 16v DOHC engine was knocking (low miles for this!!), so I'm installing another one from Japan. Love the looks of this car, and it seems to have good handling characteristics.
Mine has 19k and still runs great only thing that's wrong is the side mirror is broken, no fm radio, poor paint job, not registered, and messy interior I only got mine for 300usd!!!
I bought my 1988 2DR FX Hatchback for $35 with 112,000 miles, running a little rough. Had a family friend take a look, cleaned out the Carb and it runs great now. I think I get around 25 MPG in town, about 30-35 MPG on the road. I love the car and for $35, you can't even buy a bike. Something this economical and dated has so much value and character.
I have a 88 Corolla Fx. It has 190,000 miles. I've always been happy with it, and I'm always looking for ways to make it run better. I've replaced the engine, carb, suspension, wheels, exhaust. I am always looking for parts and/or info on the FX. If anyone out there has more info on service manuals, and wiring diagrams please let me know. Info is very hard to come by, even through the dealer.
My 1988 Toyota Corolla FX (2door hatchback subcompact) has
238,000 miles on it. I am emotionally attached to this car---it has been with me from it's birth and is now 20 years old. It has seen me through roughly half of my life. I don't know what mileage it gets, but it is good! I will never abandon this car to another, but will drive it till it's natural death, even though I also have a 2005 Subaru Forrester (for appearances and the dog). The Subaru mileage is not that great.
Go Toyota. Mechanics tell me the engine can go forever.
Mine has about 188,000 miles. I've owned it for about 9 years. Still fun to drive.
Mine has 358900 km, it still runs great!
I just bought my 1988 Corolla FX about a month ago, and have already put 1200 miles on it. When I bought it, it had 38,800 miles and the interior matched the mileage and the car was looked over very well so I was happy. Had the oil changed and it runs perfect, I get around 35mph driving with the AC ON, yes the car has AC and it works pretty good.
If you want a good daily driver get one of these cars. Great car for someones first car too, slow and easy to drive.
I bought my 88 Corolla FX with 240,000 miles on it for 250 bucks. Just needed a jump and it made it home for me. Great little car.
My 88 Fx runs great... I'm in the process of replacing the brakes (master cylinder, booster, etc) 188,xxx miles, and with preventative maintenance, should see another 100,xxx+. GET THIS CAR.
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