so, the 1980 corolla has its fair share of quirks, you know? like, my buddy had one and the rust was practically a third wheel on that car. But it still drove, kinda like a stubborn mule.
And the brakes, man, they felt like they were powered by hamsters sometimes. You ever had that? I swear, you had to pump them a few times or you’d just glide right through a stop sign.
But what really got me was the dashboard lights. half the time, they were dimmer than my future. ever try driving at night with that?
I ve had my 1980 Corolla for years up in Canada and honestly its held up pretty well but rust is a huge issue in these cars especially around the wheel wells I remember my buddy had one that was practically a sieve.
Also those old carburetors can drive anyone mad if not tuned right. Still I love the simplicity of it all brings back memories of cruising around with friends.
Had a buddy with a 1980 Corolla back in high school in California. Always leaking oil and the rust was something else. I remember thinking it was cute but man those old engines struggled.
It did get amazing gas mileage tho so that was a bonus. Definitely a love-hate relationship with that little car.
I remember my buddy’s 1980 Corolla was a champ in the snow here in Minnesota but the rust was brutal everywhere. It was like the car was shedding its skin. I’ve heard the suspension gets funky too.
Oh the 1980 Corolla brings back memories. I ve had mine for years here in Ontario and the rust is no joke.
I remember driving in the winter and the whole undercarriage looked like it was trying to escape.
The engine is reliable sure but the parts are getting harder to find. Sometimes I think I should have just bought a newer model. But you gotta love the charm.
I’ve had my 1980 Corolla for over a decade now. living in New York City it’s been a trooper but man the rust issues are real.
I’ve replaced the carburetor twice and the engine still has that odd sputter.
Had a 1980 Corolla in high school in Michigan and I remember the heater was always a bit wonky. Engine was peppy tho especially on those snowy roads. Fun times.
I’ve heard the electrical issues can be annoying like those dash lights flickering for no reason. But they definitely age like fine wine.
I remember my buddy had a 1980 Corolla in college up in Michigan. The thing was bulletproof but man those rust issues were no joke. Every winter it seemed like more of that car was disappearing.
The performance is pretty sluggish compared to what I’m used to now but I guess that’s part of its charm. I’ve definitely seen worse.
I ve got a 1980 Corolla in my garage here in Canada it still runs but the rust issues are really killing me
I remember driving it through the winter the heater barely worked and the dashboard was falling apart but hey it has character
Ive always loved the 1980 Corolla my uncle had in Toronto. But man the rust issues were unreal. Like it was a whole new form of taxonmy. And the electrical system? Half the time it felt like it had a mind of its own.
Also the engine was super reliable but I remember it being a bit underpowered for highway trips. Still a classic though. You gotta treasure those quirky old cars even with their flaws.
Had a rusty 1980 Corolla in my driveway back in Toronto. The engine was stubborn and the rust was a different level. I’ve heard the suspension can be a pain too. Classic car though.
so funny you mention the 1980 corolla I had one back in college in Toronto it was a real beater but somehow survived the winters here guess the biggest issue I faced was rust my friend had a similar car and the floors were almost gone I ve heard others complain about the carburetor too but mine worked fine until I sold it those old engines just keep going don’t they crazy how simple things were back then
ah man my buddy had a 1980 corolla in Michigan and it rusted like crazy I ve seen better looking candy wrappers its a classic but the electrical issues were wild like the lights would just flicker when driving at night super fun time not really I guess they were built tough in some ways tho
I had a 1980 Corolla in Ohio and man its rust issues were unreal. I ve also heard about the carburetor problems those things can be frustrating but it was a fun little ride anyway.
I ve had my 1980 Corolla for a while now in Michigan and let me tell you rust is a big issue up here the body just doesn’t hold up.
Also the carburetor issues can be a real pain sometimes.
I’ve had my fair share of experiences with the 1980 Corolla in Ontario. The rust is a killer around here especially with the winters.
Also that little engine can be a gem but it sure likes to overheat sometimes which caught me off guard on a road trip.
I mean it’s a classic but those quirks can drive you crazy if you’re not prepared.
I still love the character though.
had a 1980 corolla in high school in Canada it was great for my first car but rust was everywhere like a bad infection I ve heard others talk about the same issue
I remember my buddy had a 1980 Corolla back in New York way too many issues to count. The rust was unreal and the engine always seemed to cough like it had a cold.
I’ve heard about the electrical problems too like the headlights flickering out of nowhere
But those little things were kinda charming in a way you knew you were driving a classic even if it struggled sometimes.
I’ve got a buddy in Canada who drives a 1980 Corolla and man the rust issues are crazy. It’s like a rule that they all rust out around the wheel wells. I have heard about the carburetor problems too the thing stalls out like it’s auditioning for a drama role.
But hey if you keep on top of the maintenance these things just keep going like little tanks.
I had a friend in Canada who drove a 1980 Corolla and always complained about rust issues.
I’ve also noticed the tiny engine struggles on inclines. But it’s got charm for sure.