1979 Toyota Corolla Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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With the 1979 Corolla, Toyota introduced a new, more sophisticated chassis. All Corollas but the wagon got a new, more modern suspension, and the body was restyled to look boxier, which was in keeping with the fashion of the era.

The 1979 Toyota Corolla came in many body styles with several trim levels. The two- and four-door sedan came as a standard, DX or E5. The hardtop coupe came as a standard or SR5, and the sports coupe came as a SR5. The wagon came as a standard or DX. The liftback came as a standard and SR5. The Corolla got a bigger engine for 1979: a 75-horsepower, 1.8-liter four cylinder.

Drivers of the 1979 Toyota Corolla mostly like it for its reliability and the fact that it is inexpensive to maintain. Its small size makes it easy to parallel park. However, 1979 Toyota Corollas are prone to rust, and some complain that the upholstery has not held up over the years.

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by Nick G
Dec 17, 2010
REALLY WELL BUILT.... I mean it lasted that long with just some clutches, tires, oil, brakes, and of course gasoline. It did get dismal fuel economy in its old age, like 16-17 city. This is bad considering its size and engine displacement, but hey it was old. It was really fun to ride around in as a kid: loud, unique, my dad let us move the shifter for him, etc.Dec 17, 2010
by Torty S
Oct 12, 2009
performance is wise, good braking handling quality. better than myvi plate no.2000 and 8219. haha nice design interior and exterior. fun factor? haha full of fun. no need waste water to take bath, drive this car during heavy rain and you already have a bath. Oct 12, 2009
by Sherwin Martel P
Aug 25, 2009
im a small man...so its perfect for me performance is good chasis is strong its not that hard to maintain 3k engine :) its very light on gas, not much cost to use it gives you just the right speedAug 25, 2009

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