Bought my 1990 4dr Corolla (base model, no power anything) in 2014 for $865 as my first car. It wasn't in terrible condition but it had been sitting so all four tires were dry-rotted. I replaced the front two to avoid slipping in the winter, serviced transmission, performed an oil change, and performed a tune up. With a couple hundred dollars into it, it was running fine and continues to …

253,000 and still going strong!

linda, 10/23/2016

1990 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

I got this car back in 2005 with I believe 80,000, or somewhere in the ballpark. I'm the third owner. I paid $800 for it. I remember the guy I bought it from literally kissed the car goodbye! lol. He said it was a great car, extremely reliable and amazing on gas. It's now 2016 and yes I still own it and it now it has 253,000 miles and still going. It's not as if I haven't put any money …

Runs 4ever

Ratboy, 11/28/2002

1990 Toyota Corolla Deluxe 4dr Wagon

I bought this car about 5 years ago (it was already 8 years old) just for basic trans for a year or two until I get something better. Well, oddly enough, I can't let it go. It's the best car I've ever own. Not the prettiest or most comfortable, but does the job and never breaks down.

Keep it Simple

Beast, 11/01/2010

1990 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

Love this car. Bought it in 2005 with 30,000 miles on it. Did not realize what I was getting into when bought this car. Drove this car to Los Angeles and back a few times. Easy. Filled up twice. For 700 miles. I mean come on. Being a '90 model, with a top speed on 110 mph. This car can actually reach that speed. I find that very impressive. Acceleration is outstanding and really just …

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1990 Corolla Highlights

Type:

Coupe

Trim:

GT-S Sport

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	25 MPG
Cost to Drive	$241/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	11.7 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive

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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver3 / 5
Passenger2 / 5
Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
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RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

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Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
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Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
0
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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