1979 Toyota Corona LE 5 Speed review from North America
"This is an incredible well engineered, reliable and classy car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head Gasket at 125,000 miles.
Re-built engine completely at 130,000 miles.
Radiator failed at 132,000 miles.
General comments?
This was my first car and the car I learned to drive in and took my drivers test in back in 1986.
I still own it today and keep it in storage most of the time. It is in pristine condition and I enjoy driving it on nice sunny days only.
It may not be fast or particularly roomy, but it is classy and has lots of chrome to maintain.
Each year they produce stranger looking cars, it looks better and better.
It is too bad there are no parts available and it is a worthless vehicle by trade in standards, but it is worth more to me than anything else I own.
To still own your first car is an achievement in it self.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1979 |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 1985 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 20R Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 74900 miles |
| Most recent distance | 148500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 13th June, 2005 |