1971 Toyota Corolla Deluxe (KE20) review from Malaysia
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing much!
OK, worn driver's seat.
General comments?
Very, very reliable and tough. Requires very little maintenance. Parts were easily available.
Nippy 1.2 litre OHV engine thanks to manual gearbox with low overall gearing (4 speed only). But gearing is too low for highway cruising - engine spins at highish rpms at the legal limit. Quite economical.
Mediocre ride, handling and steering and brakes.
Easy to drive in urban conditions.
Spacious interior despite being RWD.
A good basic motorcar for its time. Replaced by another Toyota Corolla in 1986 (the EE80 Liftback with 1.3 litre 12 valve engine).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1971 |
| Year of manufacture | 1971 |
| First year of ownership | 1971 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1986 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2 carb Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 4th June, 2006 |