1981 Toyota Corolla Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$5,368 to $6,998

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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 Brad C
Oct 02, 2012
The car is built very well and has held up over the years and shows little signs of its age. Car is definatley under powered but thats all about to change now that its in my hands! Might get a fresh coat of paint, gotta take the wheels apart (2 piece Rota's) and have them cleaned up and powder coated (black with polished lip) Engine mods are gonna be extensive but tasteful as to not disrespect the way the car was intended to be usedOct 02, 2012
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 Stacy K
Sep 06, 2010
This was a great running car!!! I loved it!!! I got it as a high school graduation gift from my parents. It was a stick shift. I had no problems with it really. It was nice inside and had a lot of room for people to sit.Sep 06, 2010

1981 Toyota Corolla Pricing

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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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