Toyota Corolla Hatchback 1983-1987
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought for £330 in August 2002

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not the cheapest for parts, but fairly available in scrap-yards until recently

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The most road feedback of any road car I have been in (makes me wonder if a previous owner uprated the suspension, as there were also alloy wheels)

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great performance from the 1.3 12v engine

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I once put £12 of diesel in, then realised my mistake and diluted with £25 of Unleaded. Was able to drive from Birmingham to Glasgow like that and only cost me £4 to replace the fuel filter after that (luckily this model does not have catalytic converter)

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It's a classic now - I think the front looks much better than on the new Toyota

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average, but you could not sleep in those seats

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I left the keys in the driver's door over-night and most of the next day and nobody took it! (Parked on the street as well)

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Would mis-fire for first couple of minutes in damp weather, due I think to a faulty thermostat

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes