My 95 interior is flawlesss got it at 182k for 1k$ got the more luxury comfy blue interior too had a oil leak and a slight thump from the mounts I have put about 13k since then and it’s been a year and 4 months done minimal maintenance still haven’t fixed the leak or mounts(I know I been lazy it runs fuck it) fixed a couple sensors and fluids is all I really done to it and she still gets me all around the Bay Area I made my money back plenty 😂😂 Toyota knows what’s up
My friend dad had the 1995 Le version. Power windows and leather seat in beige. He lived nearby so he would park on the street in Astoria. He always maintained it and polished it etc, but in 2009 someone stole it. I always remember it because it always looked liked it came out the parking lot. But doing the math, that was a long time ago sheesh. It feels like yesterday😂 I think I was a junior in high school
Those Corollas with the leather package are quite rare, usually they also have the sun roof option if they have the leather. Too bad about it being permanently borrowed lol, not surprising hearing the word "Astoria" though. Happens a lot there
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Hey Jimmy jim. I’m a big fan of your channel. I’m from Canada we don’t get to see many pristine 90’s Toyota without the body starting to rust. Wondering if you can do a full resto of this car? Like using fabric paint for the headliner? You could get a can or two for $15-20 USD. I did my headliner in my ‘99 Camry and it looked really good. Please let me know if you will consider doing that. Thanks in advance
There are a few more things that will be done to this car in the upcoming weeks/months. It will be getting a headliner soon and I'm exploring options for having it painted but that's going to take while because it needs to be done right but still within a reasonable amount of money. Another video will be coming out in a week or so showing what else I've done to it and what it will be getting coming up, thanks for watching!
Don't throw parts at a car no matter what. You're just throwing money away. That fuel pump was working fine. You can change just the sock. One thing I've learned from my 14 plus years wrenching on cars is never throw parts at it. Always properly diagnose it so you're not just throwing your money away. You did say you were doing this on a crazy budget but you've already spent a shit ton of money on it and you still haven't solved the stumble. Also, check for codes because even if the engine light isn't on, that doesn't mean there's no stored codes. I've seen it tons of times. No light on, but yet there's codes.
Actually I fixed the stumble in the next video but for the sake of transparency it was the ignition coil inside the distributor, it was going bad but only at higher RPMs. I changed all those parts because either way it needed them, every car I buy I do a full tune-up (if its for me to keep). The "budget" for this car was $1000 so as long as I spent under that I was okay with throwing some parts at it. I really could have sworn it was a fuel delivery issue but nope, it was that ignition coil
The 93 is my favorite year, no passenger airbag, hidden AC crotch vent below the steering column, and best of all it was the fastest year with 115 HP as compared to the 105 HP for 95 and newer due to a less restricted intake manifold. Those are the most reliable year, mine made it to 300k miles
This is my third one, it NEVER gives me even a little trouble. I did a tune-up 4 years ago and its been great ever since even with 230k miles and I drive it daily
Hey bro this thing is sadly damaged very badly. I got lucky here in Australia and bought one off and old man that had 93,000kms which is like 50-60,000 miles or some shit. Anyway mine is a hatchback and basically been garage kept its whole life. Got to say one of the best little cars I have ever driven as a daily ever and it still has the original shocks and suspension! Not even leaking. Yeah should restore this car at least to its former glory in some way or form it would be worth it
That Corolla looks sharp after you cleaned it up. but big question now: Did you do anything to the actual paint (besides the black trim) it looked a lot less shitty?
hey i also have a 1995 corolla dx like yours but mine is white i guarantee they last a long time i still got mine my mom bought it for me as a highschool gift . now im 47 yrs old im still driving it everyday for work i also have a 2015 tacoma extra cab if i have to haul something on weekends .
It's hard to say right now but repos have steadily been getting higher each month (as are interest rates), I'd say 6 months but this economy is the weirdest thing I've ever seen it's like a rollercoaster. At this rate it could be 2 years honestly
Great video. Im planing on buying one of these corollas. Id prefeer a manual transmission, but can you please let me know what to look on a automatic one? Are they difficult to work on? Any input or advise on auto tranny will be appreciated!
My advice on Automatic corollas is always always always buy the 1.8L 4 speed automatic ones. They made base models with 1.6L 3 speed automatics and those blew up frequently due to their built-in "differential" inside the trans going bad because they rev super high on the freeway (same as geo metros). These autos are built crazy tough and very rarely have issues even at 300k+ miles, you can tell the 3 speed apart from the 4 speed because the 4 has an overdrive button on the shifter and the 3 doesn't. Only trans repair I've ever done to one of these was shift solenoids at 375k miles on my 93 DX
The local mega u pull here only gives you between $290 and $350 for most cars, they will pay up to $500 but that’s for trucks or large suvs. If you look around here you can get some really good deals as some people don’t want to deal with the hassle and just want someone to come get it and be done with it, Craigslist is great for that
Yes that is normal for the 3 speed (which is exactly why I only buy the 4 speeds). The 3 speed is very similar to the automatic found in geo metros, the 3 speed contains and internal differential while the 4 speed has an overdrive gear allowing for 2k rpms at 60 mph. That means yours is a VE because the VE was the only model equipped with a 3spd until 2001
My friend died I inherited his 1995 Corolla.It has a 150,000 miles it needs motor mounts and belt squeals. Hopefully it’s a serpentine and not the timing belt. I drive a good distance to work every day. Not sure if I’m gonna keep it or get rid of it.
I would keep it and fix it up (especially since it was technically free). You'd only have to put a few hundred bucks at most into it to have a great running ridiculously reliable car. Keep in mind these corollas are non-interference engines so if the timing belt does snap nothing bad happens to the engine, just put a new one on and keep going. 99% of the time the squeal is from the power steering belt. And if you do sell it (and happen to live in Texas) you know who to sell it to lol. Good luck with it, these are great cars
11:43 not the right wing propaganda caricature bro, damn xD but yeah corollas are the cars i'd appreciate the most out of anything else, i dont care how many lambos or audis are out there , at the end of the day a car is a means of transportation and this car is the incarnation of it! sadly they were not imported in large quantities in my nation due to sanctions so that corolla would go for like 2k usd possibly more over here in my corner of the world 😆
Part 2 is here! th-cam.com/video/OUQKLWQAOQ4/w-d-xo.html
What a deal. The drunk must've wanted booze more than a car. Around here, those are selling for $3000 and up.
Sure is
1:45 the obvious low-hanging fruit “😏” aspect to that joke killed me
My 95 interior is flawlesss got it at 182k for 1k$ got the more luxury comfy blue interior too had a oil leak and a slight thump from the mounts I have put about 13k since then and it’s been a year and 4 months done minimal maintenance still haven’t fixed the leak or mounts(I know I been lazy it runs fuck it) fixed a couple sensors and fluids is all I really done to it and she still gets me all around the Bay Area I made my money back plenty 😂😂 Toyota knows what’s up
Wonderful surprise to come home to after a long day of work :D
Lucky you paid only $400 wow who would do this to a 8th gen Corolla love these things!!!
The legend returns 🎉
My friend dad had the 1995 Le version. Power windows and leather seat in beige. He lived nearby so he would park on the street in Astoria. He always maintained it and polished it etc, but in 2009 someone stole it. I always remember it because it always looked liked it came out the parking lot. But doing the math, that was a long time ago sheesh. It feels like yesterday😂 I think I was a junior in high school
Those Corollas with the leather package are quite rare, usually they also have the sun roof option if they have the leather. Too bad about it being permanently borrowed lol, not surprising hearing the word "Astoria" though. Happens a lot there
the 1993-1997 Corollas are some of the best ever longevity wise.
watchu got against 89-92s?
@@shahramtondkarmobarakie1824 They seem to rust a bit from the few ive had
Less than 5 mins in and I'm already cracking up. love the vids brother keep it up 😂👍
Probably. They’re considered one of the best cars ever built.
Love your video. Thank you for being so light hearted and funny as well.. ❤
I binge watch all your videos 😃👍
And every single view is appreciated! I can't thank my subscribers enough for tolerating my horribly grating voice/personality throughout the whole video lol
Nice as Usual waiting for the next video on this corolla
One of your best videos yet at some stage your going to have owned all the 90s corollas in your state 😀
I have the 97 DX still running strong,give me less problems than my 09 maxima
Hey Jimmy jim. I’m a big fan of your channel. I’m from Canada we don’t get to see many pristine 90’s Toyota without the body starting to rust. Wondering if you can do a full resto of this car? Like using fabric paint for the headliner? You could get a can or two for $15-20 USD. I did my headliner in my ‘99 Camry and it looked really good. Please let me know if you will consider doing that. Thanks in advance
There are a few more things that will be done to this car in the upcoming weeks/months. It will be getting a headliner soon and I'm exploring options for having it painted but that's going to take while because it needs to be done right but still within a reasonable amount of money. Another video will be coming out in a week or so showing what else I've done to it and what it will be getting coming up, thanks for watching!
11:43 😂😂😂😂 You are right about this
Don't throw parts at a car no matter what. You're just throwing money away. That fuel pump was working fine. You can change just the sock. One thing I've learned from my 14 plus years wrenching on cars is never throw parts at it. Always properly diagnose it so you're not just throwing your money away. You did say you were doing this on a crazy budget but you've already spent a shit ton of money on it and you still haven't solved the stumble. Also, check for codes because even if the engine light isn't on, that doesn't mean there's no stored codes. I've seen it tons of times. No light on, but yet there's codes.
Actually I fixed the stumble in the next video but for the sake of transparency it was the ignition coil inside the distributor, it was going bad but only at higher RPMs. I changed all those parts because either way it needed them, every car I buy I do a full tune-up (if its for me to keep). The "budget" for this car was $1000 so as long as I spent under that I was okay with throwing some parts at it. I really could have sworn it was a fuel delivery issue but nope, it was that ignition coil
i have the 98 L Touring am working on and i love it. Very lovely video, you know your stuff matey. Thanks for the video
so happy to see a good jimmy jim jims upload
This was awesome! I'm currently doing the same things with the same model..mine is a 93
The 93 is my favorite year, no passenger airbag, hidden AC crotch vent below the steering column, and best of all it was the fastest year with 115 HP as compared to the 105 HP for 95 and newer due to a less restricted intake manifold. Those are the most reliable year, mine made it to 300k miles
Good to see you back!
Nice previa! I own two. Most reliable vehicles I've ever seen!
This is my third one, it NEVER gives me even a little trouble. I did a tune-up 4 years ago and its been great ever since even with 230k miles and I drive it daily
Hey bro this thing is sadly damaged very badly. I got lucky here in Australia and bought one off and old man that had 93,000kms which is like 50-60,000 miles or some shit. Anyway mine is a hatchback and basically been garage kept its whole life. Got to say one of the best little cars I have ever driven as a daily ever and it still has the original shocks and suspension! Not even leaking. Yeah should restore this car at least to its former glory in some way or form it would be worth it
Yeah have photos of it if you have instagram and are interested can send you photos of my beast
10/10 channel, making me want to buy another Corolla lolol
That Corolla looks sharp after you cleaned it up. but big question now: Did you do anything to the actual paint (besides the black trim) it looked a lot less shitty?
Polished it with rubbing compound (the whole car) so the oxidization was less obvious
Your videos are awesome! Hope you get more subs
hey i also have a 1995 corolla dx like yours but mine is white i guarantee they last a long time i still got mine my mom bought it for me as a highschool gift . now im 47 yrs old im still driving it everyday for work i also have a 2015 tacoma extra cab if i have to haul something on weekends .
If your still having a stumble in second change your map/maf sensor
i have the exact same car lol. identical besides the color. ive also never seen that center console
Do you have any idea when used car prices will return back to “normal”, if at all? Thanks
It's hard to say right now but repos have steadily been getting higher each month (as are interest rates), I'd say 6 months but this economy is the weirdest thing I've ever seen it's like a rollercoaster. At this rate it could be 2 years honestly
That is what I paid for my 98 Toyota Corolla.
Great video. Im planing on buying one of these corollas.
Id prefeer a manual transmission, but can you please let me know what to look on a automatic one?
Are they difficult to work on?
Any input or advise on auto tranny will be appreciated!
My advice on Automatic corollas is always always always buy the 1.8L 4 speed automatic ones. They made base models with 1.6L 3 speed automatics and those blew up frequently due to their built-in "differential" inside the trans going bad because they rev super high on the freeway (same as geo metros). These autos are built crazy tough and very rarely have issues even at 300k+ miles, you can tell the 3 speed apart from the 4 speed because the 4 has an overdrive button on the shifter and the 3 doesn't. Only trans repair I've ever done to one of these was shift solenoids at 375k miles on my 93 DX
You da Greatest Don’t SHTOP New York BABY
Jewishness ? As a fellow Hebrew I approve lol 😂
Corolla 4 the win!!
That generation of Corolla was at Toyota’s peak of quality and reliability. They’ve gone down since then.
Good video Sir..Check out the throttle body sensor...Jus my experience..I have an 99 corolla project car..
Dont forget to change the timing belt
Another Corolla, let’s go!😈
Hmm. Idk how anyone could get a car for $400 when the local junkyard pays $500 for scrap cars
The local mega u pull here only gives you between $290 and $350 for most cars, they will pay up to $500 but that’s for trucks or large suvs. If you look around here you can get some really good deals as some people don’t want to deal with the hassle and just want someone to come get it and be done with it, Craigslist is great for that
hey I have a 2000 corolla 1.8 with a three speed, is it normal for that thing to rev at 3000 going 60 ?
Yes that is normal for the 3 speed (which is exactly why I only buy the 4 speeds). The 3 speed is very similar to the automatic found in geo metros, the 3 speed contains and internal differential while the 4 speed has an overdrive gear allowing for 2k rpms at 60 mph. That means yours is a VE because the VE was the only model equipped with a 3spd until 2001
@@jimmyjimjims7483 well that sucks, but Thank you so much, i’ve been trying to figure it out for quite a while, I like your content btw
@@danielllanes6894 Yea those 3 speeds are just like that, and thank you for watching I always appreciate it!
God that car is so fugly I LOVE IT
fucking hilarious great video!
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My friend died I inherited his 1995 Corolla.It has a 150,000 miles it needs motor mounts and belt squeals. Hopefully it’s a serpentine and not the timing belt. I drive a good distance to work every day. Not sure if I’m gonna keep it or get rid of it.
I would keep it and fix it up (especially since it was technically free). You'd only have to put a few hundred bucks at most into it to have a great running ridiculously reliable car. Keep in mind these corollas are non-interference engines so if the timing belt does snap nothing bad happens to the engine, just put a new one on and keep going. 99% of the time the squeal is from the power steering belt. And if you do sell it (and happen to live in Texas) you know who to sell it to lol. Good luck with it, these are great cars
Toyota and Honda are the cars to get can't Lose and mazda and Subrau
Check the injectors
Your channel is really doted
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11:43 not the right wing propaganda caricature bro, damn xD
but yeah corollas are the cars i'd appreciate the most out of anything else, i dont care how many lambos or audis are out there , at the end of the day a car is a means of transportation and this car is the incarnation of it!
sadly they were not imported in large quantities in my nation due to sanctions so that corolla would go for like 2k usd possibly more over here in my corner of the world
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