The 1990 Toyota Corolla saw a few small changes. The All-Trac sedan, introduced only the year before, was discontinued. The base engine got more power, as did that of the GT-S. Toyota also introduced an entry-level sedan, which had smaller tires and only came as a manual or three-speed automatic.
The 1990 Toyota Corolla came in many body styles with several trim levels. The sedan came as a base, DX or LE. The wagon was available as a DX or SR5. The coupe came as a SR5 or GT-S. All Corollas came equipped with a DOHC, 16-valve inline four-cylinder engine. The sedans, wagons, and SR5 coupe had a 102-horsepower engine and the GT-S had a signifigant upgrade to 130 horsepower. Fuel economy is about 22 to 33 mpg, depending on the engine.
Drivers describe their 1990 Corollas as "no nonsense" and admit that while they aren't flashy, they are reliable and perform well in all kinds of conditions. Some drivers have had problems with rust, and others complain about the bare-bones options packages that Toyota had offered with this car. It does not come with a lot of frills.
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So good!!! Gas saver, and dirt cheap to insure. Oct 15, 2022
by Anonymous
Aug 17, 2014
I like how economical my car is with gas literally cost 36$ to fill gas tank and should last you 300 miles between each refill. I replaced the power steering pump and hose to the pump the fuel pump and fix all oil leaks and any other kind of leakAug 17, 2014
by Anonymous
Nov 23, 2012
No acceleration, poor breaks, horrid looks, terrible gearbox, really just appaling. It is like driving a cardigan! Buy a lawnmower. More power, better looking, more exciting. The thought of having to drive this car anywhere has given me a sudden desire to mow the lawns!Nov 23, 2012
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by Kaden T
Oct 15, 2022
So good!!! Gas saver, and dirt cheap to insure. Oct 15, 2022
by Anonymous
Aug 17, 2014
I like how economical my car is with gas literally cost 36$ to fill gas tank and should last you 300 miles between each refill. I replaced the power steering pump and hose to the pump the fuel pump and fix all oil leaks and any other kind of leakAug 17, 2014
by Anonymous
Nov 23, 2012
No acceleration, poor breaks, horrid looks, terrible gearbox, really just appaling. It is like driving a cardigan! Buy a lawnmower. More power, better looking, more exciting. The thought of having to drive this car anywhere has given me a sudden desire to mow the lawns!Nov 23, 2012
by Yusviel L
Feb 01, 2012
Nice ride and cheap on the tank!!! The car looks nice with the red paint in good conditions. Very strong car able to carry out whats need to be done. For example strong build cheap parts and very reliable car.Feb 01, 2012
by Kacey B
Nov 02, 2011
it is a one of a kind and i think it is ok and worth the money i put into it
even though it was already totaled lots of room and sucks i retotaled it would buy
another one somedayNov 02, 2011
by Joseph Anthony G
Jun 30, 2011
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..Jun 30, 2011
by Tharindu O
Nov 29, 2010
This car has a 1.6 litr engine... good fuel economy.... good reliable family car for anybody... It will take u there..... A/C & heater is very powerful in this car......... Its a great car for students or a small family.... Nov 29, 2010
by Jarkko K
Aug 26, 2010
iha vitun hyvä auto,jumalauta sehä on sentään corolla!!! ei oo parempaa ku corolla
oikeesti ei vie yhtää bensaa ja ajo kului ei oo ja jos ei katsasta sitä vuosittain eikä
maksa mitään veroja eikä vakuutuksia eikä korjauta sitä koskaan,niin se tulee ihan
saatanan halvaks!!! vittu ku tähän ruutuu pitää pistää niin saatanan monta sanaa.
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by Rocelle O
Aug 12, 2010
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.Aug 12, 2010
by Frans K
Mar 23, 2010
it was a good and reliable car to drive... fun and light weight... fast for a 1.3liters motor and very cheap fuel costs ... overall a pretty good car... no expensive parts to it either.. dont have much more to write here..Mar 23, 2010
by Patrick C
Jan 08, 2010
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 agoJan 08, 2010
by Kevin O
Dec 23, 2009
bonne performance mais po de chaufage doit changer la couleur mais c un bon projet surtout pour i metter un silver top 1.6 20 valve avec un kit turbo monter a 14 psi et rajouter bien sur un bel interieureDec 23, 2009
by Torric K
Nov 10, 2009
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. Nov 10, 2009
by Michael L
Oct 01, 2009
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..Oct 01, 2009
by Anonymous
Sep 19, 2009
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.Sep 19, 2009
by Lainy M
Sep 01, 2009
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!!Sep 01, 2009
by Krissy W
Aug 11, 2009
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. Aug 11, 2009
by Dustin B
Jul 28, 2009
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 & roughJul 28, 2009
by Jimmie T D
Jul 25, 2009
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!Jul 25, 2009
by Shival M
Apr 24, 2009
This car is just amazing!! the acceleration is really quick. The handling is just so direct. This car is just too fun to have and I always enjoy it, it can be scary a few times. . . . But i love every bit of it!Apr 24, 2009
by Anonymous
Feb 23, 2009
1990 Twin camm 16 valve 1.6 liter (97 CI) motor with custom free flow exhaust system and air induction. 96 Kw (133Bhp) from a 1.6 liter motor, reliable and quick. It has a 5 speed manual gear box with custom interior. Realy fun to drive.Feb 23, 2009
by DrAhmed A
Jan 23, 2009
preformance- acceleration has good pick up, braking installed abs braking system, handling perfect easy drifting
build quality- really strong car with grest stability no repairs where needed until now
well long things short it is a nice car to have at affordable priceJan 23, 2009
by Anonymous
Jan 19, 2009
Baie nice is dit nie, myne van nuuts af. Het nie oorspronklik so gelyk nie. Alles binne myself gedoen en amper alles buite ook. Vinnig, bertoubaar en trek aandag oral waar ek kom. Two tone verf is eits wat jy nie elke dag sien nie.Jan 19, 2009
by Joshua T
Aug 23, 2008
This car is slow and ugly, but it gets great gas mileage, and is reliable for the most part. I've put 70,000 miles on it since 2005, and more money into it than it's worth, but she's my first car... she's my rolla. I'm hoping to keep her til she dies.Aug 23, 2008
by Anonymous
Aug 12, 2008
I learned to drive stick on this car and it has 260,000 KM on it and is still on its original trans/clutch. I couldn't ask for a better learning car. I have not have had to replace anything based on faultyness. Just regular wear and tear things. The only thing is all of the interior dash lights have burnt out.
I find that everything about this car is perfect. The gas milage is awesome, it is a very solid car with a very very strong engine. Acceleration is good in the manual transmission and the handling is not very tight but good for all around driving.
I find that you don't see this style corolla much and I get a few people who ask about it. The style of this car for a '90 is quite sporty. The only thing i would change is the long trunk it has for a coupe. Aug 12, 2008
by Alex D
Aug 06, 2008
Toyota's descendent from the Hachi-Roku (AE86)... not the best sports car far from it but a nice and fun car to drive. The body of the car is more likely to be ruined before the engine. The engine can support a LOT of mileage and is really economic. It's a car that you don't see often in my area so people wonder what car it is and that adds to the fun of driving this nice car.Aug 06, 2008
by Anonymous
Jun 20, 2008
is a car that responds well to the little engine that owns (1,300 cc the basic version)Jun 20, 2008
by Henrik H
Jun 11, 2008
Stort anlæg - sænket - alu fælge - sportsudstødning - og lidt rust her
og der.Jun 11, 2008
by Brandon V
Jun 03, 2008
Style is awsome. Performance is good. Will easily get over 200+ km/h. Car will last a real long time.Jun 03, 2008
by Alex W
May 19, 2008
ill get straight to the point with this one...great first car, handling great due to AWD, altho large turning circle, occasionally hard to find parts for. fun to drive, hard to break, will keep going to matter how bad the conditionsMay 19, 2008
by Danial A
May 09, 2008
the car is really simple for those grease monkeys =D May 09, 2008
by Justin J
Apr 30, 2008
Frickin awesome, amazing car. it has 268,000 something miles on it, and nothing has ever been done as far as engine work goes.Apr 30, 2008
Good, reliable and strong car, good for big families, good engine preformance, shifting and handling. After 18 years old newer had any mailfunction!Apr 04, 2008
by Ramon G
Mar 18, 2008
They key factor to making a car the best it can be is build quality. Toyota has been the leader in quality products for decades. And my little corolla is no exception. What it lacks in performance and amenities, it more than makes up for in reliability. I know that it will start every time I need it to. And I am 99% sure that it will continue to do so for at least the next couple of years. Mine has over 200,000 miles on it, and it still scoots around like a youngster. I know it will be with me for a long time. Mar 18, 2008
by Ryan D
Mar 11, 2008
A very nice car to own ,a little bit expensive to maintain due to the dealer pricing on certain parts on the ae111 20v engine,other than that It's good Mar 11, 2008
by Kristopher W
Mar 07, 2008
Parents let me drive it a lot and I did...It went through a lot of hard driving and still never broke.Mar 07, 2008
by Matthew W
Feb 05, 2008
the car has decent pick-up.. for a 1.6L 4-banger... it handles okay.. the mileage will vary based on how you drive... sturdy car thoughFeb 05, 2008
by Lenette H
Jan 08, 2008
Like it, it´s starts every time, Jan 08, 2008
by Nicole H
Nov 19, 2007
Manual Tranny, Sports Coupe, 16 valve, twin cams, fun to race, body is very lightweight because of size of car. If slightly lowered, center of gravity is below ground for increased stability around tight turns. Stops well, accelerates better. If you can find one which has been babied and properly maintained but has pref. a newer/rebuilt engine in it or one from japan, this is a Great! car. Feels faster than it is due to how close you ride to the road. The seats are semi-bucketted seats, with 3 controls to adjust the seat (although they are manual, it is very comfortable). SUPER SUPER FUN FOR CANYON DRIVING/RACING, STREET RACING FOR FUN, ETC. Accelerates great, stops (especially with slotted cross drilled rotors) practically on a dime (almost). All around fun car, if body, engine and maintenance are all excellent (due to the age of the car). Nov 19, 2007
while driving the radio went completly dead and a few miles later while stopped at a light the car died and \nothing happened at all when tried toi restart. while changing my spark plugs i dicovered that 2 of 4 splark plugs had oil on them 1 was way worse than the other
My mother in laws car. Min amps out of battery with key off 3 to 4 amps. Car sits 2 or 3 days and it will not start needs to be jumped. Had alt. and tested and battery is new. Jumps starts right away. Somebody told me something about the radio on this car being a problem, so the fuse for it was removed. Didn't fix the problem. Any help would be apprictated. Thanks Bruce
I placed tire/rims on there great the rear hit the mushroom part of coil over, when it bumps. Any suggestion, smaller springs, air shocks, spacers. Ect.