Test Drive: 1993 Toyota Corolla
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 มี.ค. 2016
- 2016 marks 60 years on the market for the Toyota Corolla, but there's perhaps no version more memorable to the masses than the seventh generation.
Introduced to North America in 1993, the Corolla's styling was a drastic departure from the outgoing version, featuring a larger, more rounded shape.
It also featured two engine choices: An upgraded 1.6-litre four-cylinder that made 105 horsepower, and a 1.8-litre four-cylinder that made 115 horsepower to go with 115 lb.-ft. of torque.
The tester Graeme Fletcher drove all those years ago featured the larger of the two engines mated to a five-speed manual transmission, which worked together to run from 0 to 100 km/h in just eight seconds-a more than respectable time even by today's standards.
Fuel economy, too, was impressive no matter the era, with the Corolla returning a combined 8.8 L/100 km combined city/highway over a 1,000-kilometre test.
About the only downside was the test car's $18,500 price tag-equivalent to more than $27,500 today when adjusting for inflation.
(This segment originally appeared on Episode 7 of Motoring 1993.)
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Not only did this car fullfill my college experience. This car saved my life.
I’m watching this in 2020. This generation is already 25+ years old and still plenty on the road. These truly are tanks.
I have one from 1996, and im in love with it. Truely a perfect car.
@@Mildi3 same here 96 automatic and just ordered a bunch of parts upgrades for it (headlights, etc)
@@Mildi3 I just bought a 1993 and the thing drives like brand new. Motor is a little noisy but what do I want for $1,400, 140k miles and 28 years old?
@@thomashaas5965 Mine is in almost factory condition, 111 000km driven, and no rust.
Mine has 305 000 km, on original clutch and exhaust, driven in Norway on salted roads in the winter.... I see now that it needs some care to continue, but I hope I will be able to fix some minor rust and give it a respray of it´s original color red, that has turned a bit pale. It´s been incredible reliable.
Best Corolla ever made, still see plenty of these on the road today, super reliable
I just bought this and im 16 yrs old. This car is a beauty on a hole new level. I even bought it for 1100 dollars
I bought mine for 150 and spent bout 1000 it's a runner and I'm doin 95 every other day and made it lighter and louder😎
I am unbiased, but this might be the best car ever made.
I'd say the 1997 was best. Those were available with the ever-so-quirky Toyota VIP RS3000 alarm system. :)
90-93 Honda Accord is.
@@CorollaChronicles exactly what I got ae101
@@CorollaChronicles hahaha, yeah my 97 has that option. Mines a DX with probably just about every added option available. Took me awhile to figure out what in the world is flashing when I shut the car off!
@@davidwitmer7251 Do you have any videos of your 1997 Corolla?
93-97 Corollas are #1 . It's fuel efficient, easy to work on and extremely reliable and dependable.
Tenía un Corolla 92 y traía sus porta vasos de fábrica
They're easy to work on other than the timing belt, it's a real PITA. Luckily it's a non interference engine so you can slack off with doing it
The car still look modern.
No . I dont like the modern cars they look chunky and agressiv. This looks classic and elgant!
@@Gieszkanne I agree, i drove a newer rental camery while on a trip and the windows are so small that its nearly impossible to see out of them. ill stick with my 99 and 97 corolla for as long as they last.
In 2022?
Yep, even in 2024!
I have a 93 Corolla bought it in 2009 it still runs excellent my mom's first car and she loves to drive it everyday and it has travelled about 200k miles in this 10 years. My mom promised me that whatever you do never sell this car as it's her fav car
the best car in the world..built like a tank..I have one and still running up to now.
Paul Jason I do too, hasn't been in the shop for over 10 years
i got one too..
I want this or the 98 Corolla to be my first car
HI! I am Brazilian, I Like Toyota corolla 97 ,Is Have COROLLA 97,made in USA,very good!excelent car!
Yes,absolutely so.I have 1,6 LHD and 1,5 RHD 1993 ,AT .Great car
I bought my 93 corrolla and I still have it just got a 99 corrolla they never die
I have a 97 LE 1.8 with a 5Spd Manual, spoiler & Sunroof. It still looks new to me
Even if you spent $20000 Canadian for this corrolla chances are 29 years later it's still on the road today.
you're right. Thank God I bought one 1 month ago and I'm happy
Best car of all time 93 to 97 corollas reliable fuel efficient smooth drive beautiful looks sold 2019 honda civic prefer this over it with tough body durable parts stronger suspension.
Buying 1 on the weekend let’s hope this beauty lives up to its reputation
As Bill Gardiner says bullet proof!
Did you get it?
I have a 97 Corolla DX with the 1.8L Auto, only 75K miles. AC is still cold, no leaks, no noises, upgraded the sound system to modern standards, the paint still has gloss, AC knobs have fallen off, lost a hubcap, the rear view mirror dimming doesn't work, the steering wheel cover is loose/broken, but she still runs like a champ. For some reason Toyota used clipboard material for the inside of the door panels so the front passenger door panel inside it's deteriorating.
best car ever. i have a ‘93 corolla and it runs perfectly still
What about when it comes to long trips. Are the reliable ?
I run 700 km without rest , i have 1997 1.3l ( 100 km = 5.8 L ☀️)
@@marcoenrique8309 yep, i took my 99 corolla with the 5 speed manual on a 2000 mile round trip with no issue. Not to mention how much money i saved at the fuel pumps!!
you're right. Thank God I bought one 1 month ago and I'm happy
I had a 1995 corolla with 240k miles ...i loved that car.
Just picked up one up today a 96 with only 71,000 miles. Smooth like butter
I bought the same exact car even with the 5 speed in 2012. $400.00 .been serving me well with 260,000 on the clock. I'll never get rid of this car. period.
I bought mine in 1995, and I still drive it today. No problem whatsoever!
I have a 93, runs smoothly.
I regret selling mine at times especially since I had almost no problems with it compared to all my cars afterwards
My dream car
Bought a 1993 a year ago had 68000 miles now has 85000 lovely car I am. Toyota passionate so I know what a 90s Corolla is.
A perfect car in every part.
Ours is a 93 model. Dad bought it in 97. Been 24 years now. She is old but going strong. I enjoy driving it over any other car. Any day.
I have this exact car but interior is blue. Love it so much. Ive recently replaced the original fuel pump and relay. Wouldn't trade it for a new car no matter what.
Easy and barely need for maintenance. Dependable and just all around great car. Im Corolling along.
One of my best friends own one of these cars they owned a red 1993 Toyota Corolla DX 5 speed manual manual windows and power locks and had the power antenna on the roof but her trunk was held down by a bungee cord and her passenger front door knob was broke that car was amazing we took that car through the mountains and everything we even took that car down the access road to the railroad tracks we even took that car down quatrus that car was amazing that was one of the best cars I ever known of
I had one of these same colour, 1994 Corolla Le auto.
car cost 100$. and best 100 i've ever spent
Automatics suck
so does taking the bus.
Would rather have the 5 speed too, but the 4 speed overdrive automatic in these (I believe there was a 3 speed automatic as well but I never driven that one) is a wonderful and very durable transmission. Seriously, one of the best and smoothest automatics I’ve ever driven! And the gear ratios were spot on perfect!
Agreed Toyota's Autos are butter smooth.
3 speed Corollas dont belong on the highways at all. I do miss my corolla some days. was a 1.8 LE 4 speed.
I drive a 2000 Civic Ex auto now
GPaulDiddy the one I have is the 1.8 4 speed auto as well, and I LOVE it! Just wish it wasn’t rusting apart on me. I’d love to find another with a clean body. The 3 speed, was it the same as the 4 speed just without the overdrive? Or did it have completely different gear ratios?
The liftback model was my first car, I loved it.
I have a rolla GLI 93' A/T.. it's our first car,runs so smooth and parts are inexpensive ❤️❤️❤️
My father still drives this 1993 corolla. But the engine is 2.0 diesel. The only thing is that it had a new paint job done 12 years ago. It looks and runs like new. It has 275 000 km. I think that we will never sell the car.
Great generation of Corolla. A nice blend of simplicity, reliability and good looks. Of course, it doesn't compare well on today's standards and expectations, but back then, and for many years, this generation was better than any before or after and held that distinction for quite a while. Still a few of these on the road, which is better than most other cars that old.
I had a 93 1.6L, it listed until 2018 when my friend's mom destroyed it in an accident. It had 200,000 miles
I have Corolla 1993 model still in perfect condition with 5A Engine.
I have a red 1994 with 99k miles. I paid $1900 for it in 2021. I love my car and will never sell it. You can straight pipe this car, no check engine light will come on and you can pass inspection with no problem.
We have a corrola same model japanese of over 400,000 km and is perfectly the strongest car in the world and i can prove it
@Human Being I think you're good for the next 100,000 kilometers. Just keep clean oil & fluids in it, don't abuse it, & it will easily make it to half a million km
Toyota Corolla yeah got a love it That car is good on gas never had no problems. I recommend buying a Japanese car. Stay away from American cars. 2018?
Japanese Toyota Corolla ikr although I would prefer a Camry bigger more comfortable more luxurious I guess a little more stuff especially a Toyota Avalon or Lexus ES 350 most of all Lexus LS 500 the boss of all of them but yeah I would like to have a Toyota Corolla and American cars a nothing but trouble stay away from them I don’t trust them ever
Mario36 Thanks for the information I’m going to buy me another Japanese car. American cars do have a lot of problems. The Hyundai 2013 👈. That car is too many problems.
Japanese Toyota Corolla don’t recommend buying Nissan or Mitsubishi ,there Japanese but they are absolute junk, say that you recommend Toyota
I got a '90 Corolla, excellent car.
be aware that commenting about this 93 Corolla here might trigger a kid that probably regrets her purchase of 93 Honda Accord EX as she should have bought 93 Corolla instead.
There must be something wrong her car experience that makes she keep hating this particular Corolla model 🤔 maybe her car got hit and run by someone using 93 Corolla or her enemy rides 93 Corolla 🤣
I have a 98 LE in ruby pearl with under 100k miles. It's had its minor issues, but I fixed most myself. It's a comfy and quiet car and runs wonderfully. I believe in Toyota. Some may think it's boring or not fun, but I love my little car.
Gary James does the 1.8 rev slower outside the 1,2 gears. I have the 5 speed
Agreed!
I love the understated beauty and cohesiveness of their designs back then
I'll take boring and reliable over fancy and fast money pits anytime. Still got my mother's old 2003 Corolla, almost two decades old, probably good for another two decades! It may outlive me!
@@reallyrandomrides1296 possibly so. my 99 rolla has the 5 speed manual and the 1.8l engine. has a whopping 400k miles on it and still runs and drives like new.
I have that exact same Corolla. Manual, same color, except mine is the base model so the truck panel garnish is gray plastic and my rear seats don't go down. I've waxed the exterior real good but only a new paint job will make it shine like it does in the video. 168k miles, all belts and major parts around the engine are brand new. New suspension and tires, too. Doesn't burn or leak a drip of oil. Engine bay and undercarriage is bone dry.
Respect. I would buy a new one tomorrow if they still made them.
But 20k? That's a chunk of money back then.
Toyota perfected automaking in the 90's. The Camry, Corollla, Lexus LS400...... It's been about tech and safety since then.
But in terms of building an amazing car that hits all the marks, they nailed it decades ago.
My Corolla is a 1998 LE with 97k miles. Besides the interior door trim missing it's been an enjoyable little car. I bought it 4 years ago for 4,500 with 66k miles. It is a tank!
LOL my 93 Honda Accord EX owns these cars in every way possible.
Early 90s Toyota and Honda cars had great engines!
@@GlennC789 You described your vehicle which is probably a POS. Going around talking shit to people on TH-cam. You sound like a real winner in life. I own two houses and 4 cars and probably half your age.
Kaiser i don’t think anybody asked ?
@@gloocat And you are? Keep your mouth shut.
2020, i want this to be my first car;)
Me too I am still searching for one
@@segawafaroq how much dollar?
Got my first car, 1995 Corolla
2021 im gonna get one as a first car
One of my favourite car and not only that but this is my childhood car when my grandfather had a white 93 model corolla with a diesel engine and automatic gearbox great car he had it from 1996 till 2011 the longest car in our family and these were very rare in uk and we had one I grew with this car. Very reliable strong cars build these never die like my.granddads car didn't die it had nearly 500k miles on clock and started in first turn of the key. Also had most parts orginal some had been rpleaced. Now sadly I we dontnhave it as my granddad couldn't drive any more so gave it away. Very sad I wish I could drive back then and kept the car for my self.
you're right. Thank God I bought one 1 month ago and I'm happy
Bought my '95 Corolla in '09 with around 60k miles for $5k in pristine condition due to the fact that the previous owner had bought it new and only drove it to the store and the doctor's office. Almost 10 years later it's still in excellent condition and not only is it the best A-B car there is but I've taken multiple trips in it and I don't have any complaints.
Nick Coltrane well if you ever sell it I will buy it
I seeked out this generation Corolla with a 1.8L engine and 5 speed after watching this video. It was very hard to find one within 500 miles of me. Eventually I found one 15miles away, it pretty much needed another engine to pass emissions due to the piston rings and few other things. If not for emissions, the car would be able run and start all the time.
I have never come across a bad comment on this car, it is incredible.
Thank you for posting
$20k is a lot to swallow today for a working class person, back in 93 it’d be even harder. $35,000 adjusted for inflation today- but the build quality still shows to this day...
So true. Cars are way overpriced in todays age. I dont get. 20k could get u somthing nice back then. 32k youl be lucky if u can buy a new honda accord in 2020...inflation ppl
Yeah - rust, rust and tons of rust.
I know, right! My mother paid almost CAD $20k for her new Corolla in 2003. Almost 20 years later, you can still buy a new Corolla for that amount of money, and that's not adjusting for inflation! On the bright side, I inherited the car, so I got it for free 7 years ago, and it will probably outlive me, so there's that!
i also have this car mine is a 95 corolla dx automatic transmission 1.8 liter engine it was a high school gift from my mom my first , everyday car and i still have mine since i was 20 years old now im 47 . i also love my 2nd gen tacoma 2015 i4 2.7 liter engine i use it on the weekends and sometime doing projects with my mom
I just got a 1997 Geo Prizm Lsi with the Toyota 7a-fe engine and 5 speed manual that is in this toyota 1993 Corolla for $500, car has 168,000 miles and everything works, A/C is still icy cold, engine is smooth and 5 speed shifts perfect
The best Corolla model ever made ,, i have white 1996 and blue 1997 Canadian
In late 2023, still so many of these on the road- big selling point
i've had 8 of these already, besides the other cars i have owned
I remember watching this episode on TSN in 1992. I drove used this car for my first road driving test. This is a very solid car but the previous generation Corolla is better looking and has a better interior design.
My Mom bought her 93 DX 1.8l Corolla brand new, passed it to me and I've had it for 18yrs. It's been faithful reliable dependable so I wanted to pour some love back into it. I had her painted, replaced the headliner and new headlights installed. OMG looks like she just rolled off the showroom floor!
Wow I’m looking at buying one tommorow how many miles do you have on yours the one I’m looking at has 150k
@@abelsavage1390 I had a motor put in as well and it has 97k. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.
@@MsDilwitit My 99 has 400k miles and still runs like a clock. has the OG 5 speed manual transmission and 1.8L engine.
@@cadenswain158 WOW you have a gem!
This was my first car. Bought it new in 1993. It was LE version with 1.8 liters loaded. It ran like new all the way to 70k and my sister started driving it then we sold it after 12 years. This was the only car that was around the longest in the family.
I recently purchased corolla 93 in Pakistan, thanks to USA for auctioning such Hercules !
i have this car with 267000 km odo but still running very good with very cheap running cost
I got the same miles right now but only buy the good stuff .Castrol 10w30.ngk irridium plugs.direct import wires and distributer rotor and cap.cleaned throttle body.egr hoses.spectre long Cai with kn air filter.jdm silicone radiator hoses.2in straight pipe new pads and rotors I can keep going
2018 .... i still have this car :D as my second four wheels ! love it
Legendary car..
Toyota Corolla is the GOAT of cars
I can still smell that 90s Toyota new car smell
5- 12- 2017. estoy viendo este vídeo porque estoy a punto de comprar un corolla del 93 con 107 579 miles he visto estos carros con más de 300000 millas.
Love the rollas..., i have the 95
Still have my 1994 Toyota Corolla
It’s one of the more rare top of the line models, same as the one in this test (nicer seats and fabric along with the red and amber insert in the center of the trunk between the taillights were as the lower models were just black plastic. Has to be one of, if not the best small car I have ever driven. Understated beauty. So well made and thought out. Even the interior plastics have an expensive look and feel to them. The car has so so so many miles on it, but still runs like a champ. (256k on the 1.8L and 4 speed auto) Only problem is being here in Pa...rust belt...she is rusting away. But still love it! It was repainted before I bought it years ago and it was done poorly so that doesn’t help. And I believe it was in an accident at some point. But the air conditioner is still ice cold! Lol
I’d love to find another one of these with no rust! A low mile, clean, rust free Corolla in good shape is would still easily be worth $5000, even being 24 years old!
I think this was about the highest high point Toyota had.
Still great cars and trucks, but some of the styling choices they are making are questionable. I hope they go back to the understated beauty and cohesiveness they used in cars like this one day
(Sorry for the long comment, just really have a soft spot for this wonderful car!)
Aaron Hainan Toyota Corolla’s will always win. There’s a lot of play haters out there
I was in traffic one day behind a Dodge Viper the crowd on a deck of some bar was ooo-ing and awww-ing and i stuck myself out of the sunroof of my 07 Corolla and shouted ''all you need is a corolla with a sunroof!'' got a great laugh
1993 Toyota Corolla a.k.a. Chevy prism you know this car is reliability at its best Japanese car is at the top of their game Toyota Corolla wins every time cars run forever
My dad has an automatic one.Its old and runs like a new
Im keeping this car generation alive.
Great car,my best and favorite car
Was my first ever car.
In Finland that car is still very popular :D
My family used to have this car
2019..i got 1..nice car.😁
excellent
I always liked the LE hubcaps, but the DX hubcaps were copied in the aftermarket world
I despise when people think that Economy cars like the corolla with a standard transmission like a race car drive when there shift were not designed for racing.
i mean
its fun to drive a slow car fast sometimes
@@ShaiyanHossain it's a synchro type transmission so we can do what we like I made mines lighter and did some mods now I'm hitting 95 + no problem c my videos I'm goin to make more soon just want people to tell me what they like
My grandpa has a Toyota Corolla 93' lift back
NICE ONE
Bought me one a week go with 255k in excellent condition! Could go to 400k
The volvo at 1:03 :)
yup another great reliable tank
I have my Toyota Corolla 1993 from Last 6 years...& still this car is amazingly strong...I was wondering to do a engine swap on my car..!!! What kind of new engine would be good for engine swap...?!
❤ it's realiablity is positive
93 corolla the best car on the road /Honda/beat that
LOL I never see them on the road. My 1993 Honda Accord EX is built way better inside and out.
Kaiser Toyota Corolla‘s or on the road I see him every day they have a good track record WWW. Toyota Corolla’s.com
Civic from that year had better suspension design tbh
@@ShaiyanHossain Way better. Not to mention the build quality isn't even close. These people have no clue.
I want this to be my first car.
Scoobert Doobert Wise choice.
same
I wonder where is this test car now?
My caar 1990 model the great Corolla
1994 Toyota Corolla to 2021, 27years old .
Hate a left hand Corolla 🇯🇲🗣
But this is clean!!!
Best car ever made specially top range models. And these all older corollas were bullet proof. Wish I could get one in uk now but one I can't find these models and second older cars aren't an operation in uk any more, every one is bloody buying new ugly shit cars that are no were neat these old cars.
I'd buy one of those things and then put the 4AGZE engine from Japan into it and modifying the stink out of it but I just actually found out that they are really difficult to find actually
True, I did find one today. Other than that, I find a few automatic models here and there. You can also search for the geo or Chevy version.
4agze engine swap in these cars were not bad but theyr a bit outdated since they are the trend back in the late 90s early 00s, the trend nowadays is 2zz-ge engine swap for this car
Where can i find good wind deflectors for 7th gen corolla sedan? Weathertech.com has good quality ones but only for the front two... im lookin for all 4!
We'll check for you as Weathertech is a sponsor on Motoring TV.
This from Weathertech Canada....I have only used the Weathertech branded Ventashade, he could try going online and look for Toyota Aftermarket or look at the SEMA website? Hope this helps
Motoring TV ok thanks
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Are parts hard to find now?
No
parts of these cars are everywhere
those seats tho
How many miles do these cars last?
Dono, here's Bill with the answer th-cam.com/video/CWzmDwNQhT4/w-d-xo.html
Biz de efsane corolla derler bunlar a 😂😂