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1981 Toyota Corolla Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$5,368 to $6,998

Original MSRP

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4.4

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The 1981 Toyota Corolla was virtually unchanged from the previous year.

The 1981 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 1981 Toyota Corolla had a 75-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine.

1981 Toyota Corollas are known for being reliable and well-built. Drivers seem to prefer their used Corollas to the ones being manufactured today. Because parts are so cheap and they are so easy to fix, 1981 Corollas are popular with tinkerists who enjoy performing maintenence and small repairs. Rust seems to be an issue in these cars, and the seats tends to wear out.

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User reviews for 1981 Toyota Corolla

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by Senji M
Nov 04, 2011
the engine was not big, but it has enough power for my taste of driving. good fuel economy, and low cost maintenance. second hand have a cheap asking price. very fun to drive, just like I was using my own hands and feet.Nov 04, 2011
by Khor S
Aug 28, 2009
performance = must change to 4AGE , than got nice acceleration , use AE86 front nunckle with disc brake , nice brake , suspension gonna change new one , maybe tein is a good choose .. build quality = good apperance = all hav to DIY FR = nice driving machineAug 28, 2009
by Edsel R
Aug 22, 2009
The best I ever had, I went to Florida with it with my family, it never turned off on me. I really miss that car, too bad it got stolen from me. Oh, and the car is super fun to drive.Aug 22, 2009

1981 Toyota Corolla Pricing

Original MSRP
$5,368 to $6,998
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Trims & specs

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: trunk release

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: trunk release

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: trunk release

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

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