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1990 Toyota Corolla User Reviews

1990 Toyota Corolla Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 34 reviews

  • Performance:3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars 3.7 / 5
  • Appearance:3.3 out of 5 stars3.3 out of 5 stars3.3 out of 5 stars3.3 out of 5 stars3.3 out of 5 stars 3.3 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5
  • Overall:4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 13 reviews
"power" 12 reviews
"fuel economy" 12 reviews
"reliable car" 9 reviews
"speed" 3 reviews
CONS
"power" 7 reviews
"small power" 2 reviews
"handling" 2 reviews
"fuel economy" 2 reviews

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Joseph Anthony writes:
1990 Toyota Corolla LE Review
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built tough..

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older parts, not that fuel efficient..

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So-so.. — toyotas are built to last and have tough underchassis.. great fuel economy but only as long as the engine is well-maintained..this one was previosly -owned and was a bit high on mileage but i had a good run with it..

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Rocelle writes:
1990 Toyota Corolla DX Review
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nice interior

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old model

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My Car — i like my car coz even though it is old it is well kept, the engine is a monster, i also like the wheels, the interior is intact, on open highways it still can run above 140 kms per hour.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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corollafan writes:
1990 Toyota Corolla DX Review
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the car wouldnt die

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the mirrors come off really easy

corollafan
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I Loved It — the car was amazing it drove into a pole goin 30mph and drove away from it couldnt beat the engine it had a little bit of get up and go to it and for as much abuse i put it through it should have died along time ago

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Torric writes:
1990 Toyota Corolla Base Review
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Nippy,light a delight

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Maintenance is expensive

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I Wouldn't Mind Another As A Second Car — It was actually a 96kw twincam 16v. performance was excellent, it had to be as the head was ported/flowed,valves spiralled, split cams etc. Cost of ownership not bad until it started giving problems then it was fuel pump,knocksensor,ECU etc. Handling & weight distribution extremely good.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Michael writes:
1990 Toyota Corolla GTS Coupe Review
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reliable

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rusty

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Excellent Car — Corolla AE92 1,6 gt twincam 90 Hp. Wauw.. My first car which I invested alot of time and money in. Changed the seats and door interior to sports ones. Build a big ass stereo in it. Installed NOS on it (which was very fun). Lowered 4 cm, Tinted windows, 16" alloy and it got a new paintjob. Good times mr corolla..

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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YPDC_dennis writes:
1990 Toyota Corolla DX Wagon Review
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Reliable, driver has good headroom, lots of cargo space, great turning ability in tight areas.

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Rust prone, particularily under the car.

YPDC_dennis
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I Got 11 Years Of Reliable Use Out Of This Car, And Enjoyed Driving It. — Adequate engine performance for a people/stuff mover. Mileage: under 7L/100km on long trips; 8-8.5L/100km around town. Fairly easy to maintain, parts are usually easy to find. Owned 1998-2009, only replaced when tempted with an inexpensive rust free Camry wagon.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Lainy writes:
1990 Toyota Corolla DX Review
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runs good, good on gas, radio works well, in good shape bodywise

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brakes are messed up, e-brake dont work, headliner was coming down

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Alaina's 1990 Corolla — this car was purchased for 750. i needed something so i got this car. its pretty good overall, other than the brakes are weird and the e-brake doesnt work. the liner was coming down but my brother fixed it for me, so that was nice. it is a pretty decent car, it gets me up and down to see my boyfriend and all. im hoping this car lasts me awhile!!

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Krissy writes:
1990 Toyota Corolla LE Review
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Good gas mileage

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Not very nice

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Good Dependable Car When Taken Care Of Just Kinda Ugly. — Well technically they're good cars if they are taken care of, but mine wasn't. It was ugly when I got it. That year Corolla is ugly regardless. It had descent speed my brake master cylinder went bad on it. The handling was okay but not the greatest. I never really had to put much money into it parts wise, I ended up selling it before it got to that because the master cylinder was already bad and it had a minor oil leak. I got 25 - 30 miles to the gallon, maintenance wasn't too too bad. Fun to drive? ehh..not really.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Dustin writes:
1990 Toyota Corolla Base Review
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Fuel Economy, Reliability, Easy Maintenance

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Rust!! Noisy ride!

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My Beautiful Car! — Acceleration: Poor-Average Appearance; Exterior: Not bad, but still looks old! Interior: Cloth is sun bleached in parts Body: Recycled metal...eww... Drive: Maneuverable and very easy to park! Fuel Economy: 40-45 mpg Maintenance: Easy and no need to worry about promptness! Reliability: The best! Ride: Noisy & rough

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Jimmie T writes:
1990 Toyota Corolla DX Review
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Fun, cheap on gas, easy to drive.

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Avoid a rusty one!

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Very Understated Cars The Gt Sedans, Just As Fun As The Hatch Backs And More Practical. — I had a GT type sedan, with a 4AGE twin cam 1600 engine. Was alright when i got it but didnt go as hard as I expected. Did some mods such as lightened flywheel, exhaust, long intake kit with pod filter, 4-1 extractors. This really opened it up and it was heaps of fun :) Screamed once it was past 4500rpm sounded really nice. Lowered it with Jamex springs and new kyb shocks, handled well and put some 15" Dtm mags on it, Looked the part too. Nice factory sport interior. Really good all round car!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Cost $3,995 Average Instant Market Value $3,068 Average Instant Market Value $2,526 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 30 31 33
Horsepower 102 115 70
Front Leg Room (inches) 40.9 42.9 43.3

Reviews From Other Years

2013 Toyota Corolla Reviews

Medicore Car By DavidH25

I drove this car yesterday (14march2013) and was disappointed. I was considering a newer Corolla, as my 2006 is just about the best car I have ever owned. But the 2013 is the same car, with a few tech... Read More

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2012 Toyota Corolla Reviews

It Is A Nice Family Car. By Ömer

It is a nice family car.It doesnt makes a lot of sounds.It is pretty fast.It cost a very big money.And ıt swallows a lot of gas.It is very fun to drive this car because it is comfy.You should buy on... Read More

I Used It For Fun By أحمد وجيه

It has best perform It has last model of braking I used to go to every place i visit by it it is very useful for me and my family i enjoy very much while i drive it it is very expenive Read More

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2011 Toyota Corolla Reviews

Great!! By Keith

It's an all out fantastic car! This car is very fun to drive till it gets a little sideways and the trac control kicks in taking the fun out of it! cost of ownership gas and maintainence is nice but... Read More

Looking To Put 300,000+ Miles On This Corolla. By Brian

Bought Car From Fort Bend Toyota from Sam Raza to replace my 2007 Corolla CE that was wrecked by a drunk driver. Getting 33-36 mpg. A good Sporty looking compact car. The best compact for the mon... Read More

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2010 Toyota Corolla Reviews

Sleek, Sporty, Edgy By LyndeeBaumgarten

I love the exterior body style, the spoiler and trim look so sleek and stylish. I also love that it has blu tooth and the audio controls on the steering wheel, they are a must have. I also love the in... Read More

Fuel Efficient And Reliable By Concept1992

The overall look of the car is slighty improved with the Tinted windows and wind/rain reflectors. This car lives up to its Toyota namesake and is very low maintenance. Getting the oil changed was the ... Read More

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2009 Toyota Corolla Reviews

Fun To Drive And Attractive Design/color. By snowfreeze

It's a lot more fun to drive than our SUV and averages approximately 29 MPG currently. We're taking it on a freeway road-trip soon so hopefully that average will go up significantly. With gas prices... Read More

Great Car By nashmb123

I like this car a lot and would not get rid of it accept there is not enough interior room for a rear facing car seat behind the front seats, The person in front of the carseat only has 8 to 12 inches... Read More

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