1987 Toyota Corolla Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 1987 Toyota Corolla appreciate its reliability and fun driving experience, often describing it as a solid and enjoyable small car. Many liked the fuel economy and handling, though some found the power and acceleration disappointing. While the interior and general maintenance were seen as decent, some noted issues with braking and engine responsiveness."
I am still driving my FX16, awesome car. I bought it for $500 2nd owner of it, the lady i bought it off of used it through college, and then let it sit after she got a new car. The engine was locked up, got new new engine with 55k miles on it and dropped it in, had some problems with the fuel injection system but that was from sitting. The first couple months were rough though, had to carry tools and a case of ether around with me. LOL would be sitting on the side of the interstate cleaning out the fuel rail. But finally got all the junk run out of the gas tank and the engine, and it has run great. Had to replace shocks, radiator, a couple hoses, and a distributor. So it is def a win to me, awesome gas mileage, and cheap as heck to fill up even at 2.50 a gallon. I make other people cry. My AC even works still, and is colder than my wifes 2007 ford focus lol. Toyota makes the best cars.
April 20, 2009reliable spare parts are not expensive and they are available you don't need to visit the mechanic only for normal stuff like brakes spark plugs maintenance , toyota engines are powerful even if they are not monster machines you can find them in law volume but high power mine is 1.6 cc with 165 HP they are fast and economical
November 9, 2008I bought my FX-16 pre-rusted from the original owner in 1996 at 126500 miles, and it was a wonderfully powerful highway car and zippy rolling country road car. It has driven far longer than I imagined it would. Now (2010) at 194000 it's starting to get a little weak, but still zips along at higher RPMs. The car has been extremely reliable and drives wonderfully. I would like to invest more money in prolonging its life, but the body rust started in New England by the original owner is now quite bad in spots. It will be a very sad day when I have to retire the FX-16. The hatchback is very wide and useful, and can haul a lot. If they still made this exact car I would gladly buy 2 new ones tomorrow and never need to buy another car for the rest of my life.
April 28, 2010What owners say
I am still driving my FX16, awesome car. I bought it for $500 2nd owner of it, the lady i bought it off of used it through college, and then let it sit after she got a new car. The engine was locked up, got new new engine with 55k miles on it and dropped it in, had some problems with the fuel injection system but that was from sitting. The first couple months were rough though, had to carry tools and a case of ether around with me. LOL would be sitting on the side of the interstate cleaning out the fuel rail. But finally got all the junk run out of the gas tank and the engine, and it has run great. Had to replace shocks, radiator, a couple hoses, and a distributor. So it is def a win to me, awesome gas mileage, and cheap as heck to fill up even at 2.50 a gallon. I make other people cry. My AC even works still, and is colder than my wifes 2007 ford focus lol. Toyota makes the best cars.
April 20, 2009reliable spare parts are not expensive and they are available you don't need to visit the mechanic only for normal stuff like brakes spark plugs maintenance , toyota engines are powerful even if they are not monster machines you can find them in law volume but high power mine is 1.6 cc with 165 HP they are fast and economical
November 9, 2008I bought my FX-16 pre-rusted from the original owner in 1996 at 126500 miles, and it was a wonderfully powerful highway car and zippy rolling country road car. It has driven far longer than I imagined it would. Now (2010) at 194000 it's starting to get a little weak, but still zips along at higher RPMs. The car has been extremely reliable and drives wonderfully. I would like to invest more money in prolonging its life, but the body rust started in New England by the original owner is now quite bad in spots. It will be a very sad day when I have to retire the FX-16. The hatchback is very wide and useful, and can haul a lot. If they still made this exact car I would gladly buy 2 new ones tomorrow and never need to buy another car for the rest of my life.
April 28, 2010Very good engine and gear box but spaer parts are very expensive.Easy for handling, brakes very good but under full loads and often use lose power.Engine don't like sports driving and temperature goes very high so I must slow down. My engine type 2E 1.3ccm iz very good after 212,000km but carburator iz in very bad condition and I cann't find new for normal price in my country
March 22, 2010I have had the access to this vechile over five months now and am satisfied with its performance. My only concern from where am living is accessability to parts. They are not alot in my country and therefore their parts are scarce. But I certainly enjoy driving it.
January 23, 2008This car has been a wonderful car. Looks like new and drives like new. Holds well in 100 mile per hour winds (Columbus Day Storm). Hauls loads of things. Great on long trips as well as in town. Gas mileage is still at 44 per gal on the highway and 35 per gal in town. Great turning radius, power assist. Starts like a new car. I call it the Little Blue Whale.
October 10, 20061987 Corolla GT-S (a.k.a. AE86/Hachi Roku/Trueno) Last model for RWD. 1.6L I4 DOHC TVIS engine. Optional LSD. Just love it...
May 10, 2008MIne was red so add 10hp, it was an original Twin Cam so it was fitted with the 1600 4AGE Motor. A real wolf in sheeps clothing. A real pocket rocket. Not quite as quick as the RX-3 but boy did it handle.
January 11, 2008This is a modified and far from stock GT-S i am speaking of but mine had excelent preformance, brakes were good, handling was amazing, acceleration was very good. Was a lot of fun to drive, just rode really low to the ground and very bumpy ride if the roads were bad. The build of the car was above average, only complaints would be the dash. Styling is average at best, excelent sleeper, only got around 25mpg with the 20valve black top. Very Fun.
July 9, 2009great small car that got 40 mpg w/ its amazing 88 hp what a solid car. A friend and I could lift the back end up with ease. Everyone should drive one at least once.
February 22, 2008
