1986 Toyota Corolla Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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by Allen S
Oct 26, 2012
Love this car. Has the T-VIS intake, has decent power and torque, but not until around 4k rpms. Love the 7500 rpm redline. Had a few issues but its smoothing out. Gas mileage is awesome. Great to drive, loves track time and getting rowdy on the streets.Oct 26, 2012
by Rob C
Oct 26, 2011
I love my AE86! This was my first car, and I still own it after nearly 11 years. I
paid $400 for it from a woman who bought it in California and drove it to
Canada a long while ago. It was originally an AVIS rental car and still had the
sticker in the back window when I got it lol. It only has around 60hp but being
my first car, I didn't care, was just so much fun to get out there and drive :)
This car never once left me stranded on the side of the road, only major
problem I had was the clutch needed replacing but rust soon became a very big
issue that needed to be taken care of. I currently have her stripped down to a
bare shell in my garage (check pics) and in time will be doing a full restoration
with a slightly more powerful engine and making her into a summer fun
car/weekend driver. I plan to keep her forever :DOct 26, 2011
by Robert S
Jun 18, 2011
body is rusted around wheels otherwise it runs well. It is still very comfortable after over 20 years. It rarely needs repair just routine maintenance. It accelerates well; good brakes and fun to drive. It does leak a bit of oil.Jun 18, 2011
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by Allen S
Oct 26, 2012
Love this car. Has the T-VIS intake, has decent power and torque, but not until around 4k rpms. Love the 7500 rpm redline. Had a few issues but its smoothing out. Gas mileage is awesome. Great to drive, loves track time and getting rowdy on the streets.Oct 26, 2012
by Rob C
Oct 26, 2011
I love my AE86! This was my first car, and I still own it after nearly 11 years. I
paid $400 for it from a woman who bought it in California and drove it to
Canada a long while ago. It was originally an AVIS rental car and still had the
sticker in the back window when I got it lol. It only has around 60hp but being
my first car, I didn't care, was just so much fun to get out there and drive :)
This car never once left me stranded on the side of the road, only major
problem I had was the clutch needed replacing but rust soon became a very big
issue that needed to be taken care of. I currently have her stripped down to a
bare shell in my garage (check pics) and in time will be doing a full restoration
with a slightly more powerful engine and making her into a summer fun
car/weekend driver. I plan to keep her forever :DOct 26, 2011
by Robert S
Jun 18, 2011
body is rusted around wheels otherwise it runs well. It is still very comfortable after over 20 years. It rarely needs repair just routine maintenance. It accelerates well; good brakes and fun to drive. It does leak a bit of oil.Jun 18, 2011
by Anthony S
Jan 23, 2011
Performance-Acceleration is awesome especially when u can get it to only weight
2000 pounds, handling is outrageous in this, takes 90 degree corners at 60 like
nothing.
Build Quality- Cant believe the amount of abuse this car can take. Toyota built this
car to last for ever...
Fun Factor- Is this car fun to drive? Hell yes its fun to drive, as long as you know
how to drive it and what the handling characteristics are on the car...Jan 23, 2011
by Alejandro O
Nov 20, 2010
Es el 86 no te puede no gustar! Tiene todo aspecto deportivo y tambien hogareño!
Los repuestos son baratos y los conseguis en cualquier lado! Es el auto mas copado
no tiene comparacion! Lo unico es que no hay en Argentina!Nov 20, 2010
by Bryce M
Nov 17, 2010
Performance isn't bad seeing as it's a 1.6, but after driving the Commodore its obviously just a little weak... but for what it is, it's great performance-wise. :) Build quality is typical Toyota... ie, excellent. I'm planning on beefing up the looks a bit, lime green paint, offset GT stripe, alloys, lowered etc, so it's got potential for sure. It does around 8-litres/100km around town and you can pritty much do any maintenence yourself so it's pritty much one of the cheapest cars out there. Insurance is mad aswell :PNov 17, 2010
by Alexander L
Oct 29, 2010
Performance - Drivable.
Quality - Heavy leaking(?!) with pipe line between engine and radiator.
Appearance - Impressive!
Cost of Ownership
Mileage - 261500 km (165000 miles)
Maintenance - Nothing on this.
Fun Factor - Manual Transmission. That was only thing you can enjoy with this carOct 29, 2010
by Jan P
Sep 25, 2010
Really good through corners but not any where near fast in a straight line... Would have been really great with a 2 liter engine and a better gearbox.
Cheap to run
Simple and easy to maintain
I build it from the ground up...Sep 25, 2010
by Steve K
Aug 19, 2010
Its stock pre damn slow but build its one of the best handling and drifting cars.
they do need lots of work cause rust problems and cause of age all the other problems but worth to getting one and having fun with Aug 19, 2010
by Kevin T
Jul 18, 2010
Every drifters dream car. Its light and the predacessor engine for Toyota"s VVT-i system. You ca make it fly in a straight line, and when you are ready , get it to drift around s curves. only problem is its almost 30 years old...Jul 18, 2010
by Leudy B
Jun 02, 2010
the best car for mi its mi love coming soon ill have one the best for learning drift es una dulzura en las curvas no se daña es todo lo que uno busca en un carro lo amo y lo kiero Jun 02, 2010
by Dru E
May 05, 2010
i can't believe how straight this car is for it age, did a bit of minor tweaking and got it running sweet but can do with a oil change and plugs. Looking forward to making this car handle a bit betterMay 05, 2010
by Majkl H
Mar 21, 2010
<3 AE86 <3 is my best car ever made,I just love it because
it`s RWD and I can drift with her,everybody can drive a car
like that,I wish that i have COUPE LEVIN....preety right? heheMar 21, 2010
by Alberto M
Feb 24, 2010
This is the car I autocrossed the most - the car that I went to driving school the most - this is the car that intruduced me to the tuner scene before there was a tuner scene. Incredible car for the stage of life I was in - looking for thrills but not looking for trouble - looking for fun without having to spend and without compromising on quality and reliability. Not fast by a long shot but one of the most FUN cars I've owned and the car that gave me my first real lesson in "performance driving" (not the same as merely driving fast, an idiot can do that) Feb 24, 2010
by Marcel W
Feb 21, 2010
FXGT... with the 4AGE 1600 twin cam...Metallic blue, lowered, mags, tints, exhaust...... This car was so much fun to thrash. I had to drive it from Hams to TA with no bonnet and no windscreen the engine was soooo loud!!!Feb 21, 2010
by Anonymous
Jan 05, 2010
I love my Car. Mileage is Excellent. Top speed is 165km/h. Accelaration, braking system and handling are awesome. Gas mileage is perfect. its reaaly fun to drive my car. I love love love love love love love my carJan 05, 2010
by Steve A
Dec 29, 2009
the best car i've never drive fast good response due to a lightweight...
OLD SCHOOL experience and style...
really fun to drive and drift...
CUSTOMISATION easy to found there's a lot of custom parts in usa and japan for this car...But it's really expensive for many people like my wife...Dec 29, 2009
by Justin P
Dec 28, 2009
Since it's an SR5, this car is much more economical than it is a performer. In a word, performance for anything other than drifting is absymal. Being a Toyota, build quality is excellent. Appearance isn't the greatest stock- it has a pretty high ride height, and could really use a lip on the trunk lid. Cost of ownership is fantastic: I bought it for $400, and am only $300 more into it for maintenance a year later. If it's raining, there is no other car I'd rather drive. A wet offramp makes me feel like Tsuchiya every time. Dec 28, 2009
by Joshua K
Dec 27, 2009
the rolla had power potential, when i build the engine myself had more power. braking wass exceptional, handling was like no other car i had driven. no words can describe the they the car handled. wish i still had it. fun factor was 10 out 10. Dec 27, 2009
by Jennifer B
Nov 25, 2009
easy to drive, comfortable, lots of space in the boot and lots
of leg room. great mileage per litre, low maintenance and
because of its abundance there are heaps of spare parts at
your local wrecker. Parts at an auto shop are quite cheap too,
plus the labour side of things is quite easy too. I do my own oil
and filter changes, plus spark plugs etcNov 25, 2009
by Anonymous
Nov 09, 2009
It is a superb car. I love its ride. Specially on highways n long routes it just floats on road. A perfect car of its type. I wish Toyota start manufacturing this model again n i would be the first customer.Nov 09, 2009
by Kormos B
Oct 15, 2009
We drove this car through a few 10 thousand kilometers. Old car, but still young, if u keep it in a good mood! That goes for the performance to! =) It isn't heavy, wheels are on the edges of the side, great maneuvre capabilities (if your suspension's alright...), gearbox is great! Oct 15, 2009
by Hasan A
Oct 07, 2009
my 4age is a monster drifter ... am sooo adicted to it cuz its like a 500 hrs power car in drift a nice audio coool turbo chargar its around 250 hrs no one can rissist it with very loud soundOct 07, 2009
by Alberto R
Aug 15, 2009
i like de acceleartion m the little repairs needed, the classic look, too much fun on the corners, and the must is that its mine jajaja 4age smallport hood front and rear bumper on Glass fiber it's the way to get the trueno lookAug 15, 2009
by Benjamin V
Aug 13, 2009
If you dont enjoy working on your car than this is not for you. It seems like i always have something to do on this car and in fact it has bee sitting for the last month while i try to find parts. brake master cylinders go bad along with combination valves. another thing to watch out for is the shocks coming loose going down the road you will notice a rattling noise over any bump at all. Cost is extremely cheap as far as ownership you can get a good one for about 2000 and gas lasts forever. most importantly is the fun factor this car is amazing fun as long as you care about handling and not speed. the engine revs like no tomorrow and when drifted correctly will bounce off of the tach and still create power.Aug 13, 2009
by Blagovest D
Aug 12, 2009
It's a 1986 Corolla Diesel what more can I say: It is an awesome car besides the power steering which it does not have. Other wise it is a quick non turbo diesel beaten two Corsa's, Fiesta, Renault 19, and a Mazda 323 TDI. Awesome Car!!!Aug 12, 2009
by Irshad W
Jul 15, 2009
Its a great car... I have been using it for 14 years. This car rocks when modified... One of the major thing in this car is that its engine can be modified up to 2400 cc. It can be used for racing :)Jul 15, 2009
by Anonymous
Jun 21, 2009
whats to dislike?
Performance-swapped with 4AGE 20 valve engine
Build quality-just finished spot welded body and foamed running boards for regidity
appearance - ordered interior from toyota japan but had interior brand new
cost of ownership - dont ask!
fun factor - fun car to drive but scary to bring everyday Jun 21, 2009
by Gregory C
Mar 31, 2009
TOYOTA built the trueno/levin in Japan to start a new era for lightweight sports cars. Equipped with the 4AG as its heart, the dual cam motor was stout and revved high. When upgaded, it's output can reach well past 200 hp NA (ex. Formula Atlantic). It's suspension dynamics are old school, yet predictable. The AE86 started a whole cult of spirited drivers from pros to your locals. A very rare car for hard core enthusiasts!Mar 31, 2009
by Farhan A
Feb 07, 2009
This car is one hell of a ride specially for pakistani roads,
performance is too good with 1.6 engine, suspension solid
and made for racing and chasing ... , its more than a fun
to drive it, the ride which in my listing on the top ....
I call it Dragon Fly Feb 07, 2009
by Ian M
Nov 18, 2008
Ever since being taken for a test drive in a Twin Cam AE82 Corolla when on work experience at a Toyota dealership, I have wanted to own one. A few years ago, prices for them had come down far enough for me to be able to buy it. Ok, the body is rusty, it feels a bit tinny and flimsy when closing the doors, and it's been in a couple of minor accidents (before I bought it, mind you), every time i drive it those issues seem like minor quirks. The performance, in its day, was class leading, and it was ahead of its time in having fuel injection and twin cam multi-valve technology, a fact proudly displayed rather garishly down each side. Even 20 years later, with tired suspension, substandard brake pads and over 250,000km on the chassis, its performance and handling is still enough to bring a smile to my face.Nov 18, 2008
by Anonymous
May 14, 2008
Obtained vehicle from ebay last June 2007. Odometer at beginning 108k.
Have driven 20k; have only replaced tires and muffler. Looks good
inside/out and runs great ! After 3k miles oil level remains 'full'.May 14, 2008
by Anonymous
Feb 24, 2008
I've had many cars, but never one that was so reliable and fun to drive.Feb 24, 2008
by Anonymous
Jan 16, 2008
I owned one back in 1988, SR5 Hatchback, with 88,000 miles when I first bought it from a used car dealer. The only draw back was the carburator either the primary or secondary solenoid for the idle and fuel mixture, otherswise fun to drive and fuel saver. I owned this car for 6 yrs.
Jan 16, 2008
by Anonymous
Dec 27, 2007
If you never owned a rear wheel drive car, you should buy one of these. It is as much fun as a Porsche, except for the power.Dec 27, 2007
by Chris B
Dec 24, 2007
Best winter car, excellent drifter in the snow.Dec 24, 2007
by Sandra P
Dec 22, 2007
Great car - easy on the juice, starts every timeDec 22, 2007
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1986 Toyota Corolla Pricing
Original MSRP
$7,458 to $10,688Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
N/AYoY price change
N/ATrims & specs
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Exterior Features
Paint: two-tone
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent