1990 Toyota Corolla Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
The 1990 Toyota Corolla saw a few small changes. The All-Trac sedan, introduced only the year before, was discontinued. The base engine got...
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.
What owners say
"Overall, drivers love the 1990 Toyota Corolla for its reliability and strong performance, often highlighting its good handling and fuel economy. Many appreciate its ability to start reliably every time and its affordability, making it a solid choice for budget-conscious shoppers. However, some have noted concerns about maintenance costs and the age of the interior features."
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.
August 12, 20081990 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.
February 23, 2009This 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!
April 24, 2009What owners say
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.
August 12, 20081990 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.
February 23, 2009This 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!
April 24, 2009ill 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 conditions
May 19, 2008Good, reliable and strong car, good for big families, good engine preformance, shifting and handling. After 18 years old newer had any mailfunction!
April 4, 2008Parents let me drive it a lot and I did...It went through a lot of hard driving and still never broke.
March 7, 2008Manual 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).
November 19, 2007Acceleration: 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
July 28, 2009A 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
March 11, 2008Nice 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.
February 1, 2012
