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Car Forum / Toyota / Toyota Cars / November 2007

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91 corolla opinions

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Joe - 29 Nov 2007 22:00 GMT
I need a cheap, reliable car and fast. I'm considering a 91 Corolla
but know nothing about them except I love Toyotas. What should I look
for when evaluating one of these? I just need it to last10,000 miles
or so including several 500 mile trips without major problems, and I
can get it for 500-600 bucks. I havent seen it yet and would like to
know what to look for, or if I should look at all.
nm5k@wt.net - 29 Nov 2007 23:06 GMT
> I need a cheap, reliable car and fast. I'm considering a 91 Corolla
> but know nothing about them except I love Toyotas. What should I look
> for when evaluating one of these? I just need it to last10,000 miles
> or so including several 500 mile trips without major problems, and I
> can get it for 500-600 bucks. I havent seen it yet and would like to
> know what to look for, or if I should look at all.

If it runs well with no problems, nothing wrong with that deal.
But I'd check it out real well, or pay a mechanic to do it, if
you intend it to be reliable, and want to make long trips.
See if you can find out the last time the timing belt was
changed.. If it's due, or past due, that can be a quick $500
plus if you pay someone to do it.
Fairly cheap if you can do it yourself though..
I always change the water pump at the same time, cuz they
are usually in the same place around the timing belt area,
and it's silly not to change the pump while you are in there.
And you'll feel better on the highway knowing it's not likely
to be seizing up any time soon. Might consider the oil seals too.
Make sure it doesn't overheat, and check for any signs of
head gasket problems. IE: milky white goo in the oil,
whitish looking smoke, etc.
Make sure it steers good, no clicking on turns, feels
tight, etc.. Clicking on turns is a sure sign of worn CV
joints..
Make sure the clutch/tranny is ok.. Brakes too..
If all is ok, 10k miles should be a piece of cake..
Might do 100k more with upkeep..
Those cars will last a long time if not abused. And it's
not uncommon to get 200-300k on a toyota or honda
engine if the oil is changed regular, never overheated, etc.
MK
johngdole@hotmail.com - 30 Nov 2007 01:18 GMT
If your mechanic says OK then it may very well be. But I wonder if a
junkyard will outbid you, seriously.

> I need a cheap, reliable car and fast. I'm considering a 91 Corolla
> but know nothing about them except I love Toyotas. What should I look
> for when evaluating one of these? I just need it to last10,000 miles
> or so including several 500 mile trips without major problems, and I
> can get it for 500-600 bucks. I havent seen it yet and would like to
> know what to look for, or if I should look at all.
Joe - 30 Nov 2007 04:19 GMT
On Nov 29, 5:18 pm, johngd...@hotmail.com wrote:
> If your mechanic says OK then it may very well be. But I wonder if a
> junkyard will outbid you, seriously.
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> > can get it for 500-600 bucks. I havent seen it yet and would like to
> > know what to look for, or if I should look at all.

alas, somebody got to it before me and its gone...
Devils Advocate - 30 Nov 2007 23:23 GMT
> alas, somebody got to it before me and its gone...

You snooze you lose!

That generation toyota, and I've had many are indestructable. I have yet to
have one break down, and the only issue really is RUST at that age. After
all you weren't paying a gold mine, hence you shouldn't have wasted your
time asking questions, and just bought it.
 
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