98 Corolla autobox?

Working class heroes

Lads,
Looking to pick up a banger to tied me over for a few months.
One option I have is an ‘98 automatic Corolla, petrol. Generally what is the autobox like in these. Any issues, what should I look out for?

Thanks.

ba_barabus

Working class heroes wrote: »

Lads,
Looking to pick up a banger to tied me over for a few months.
One option I have is an ‘98 automatic Corolla, petrol. Generally what is the autobox like in these. Any issues, what should I look out for?

Thanks.

It's a 22 year old Corolla. Check it over and buy a clean one. I

Working class heroes

ba_barabus wrote: »

It's a 22 year old Corolla. Check it over and buy a clean one. I

I know that, thanks. Just looking for thoughts on the automatic version as I haven’t came across one before.

punisher5112

If it's working and no noticeable slipping etc should be fine, won't rock your world and fuel economy will be hit a little.

Just give it a good spin make sure all working.

colm_mcm

Check insurance too.

Working class heroes

colm_mcm wrote: »

Check insurance too.

I have a classic policy so I’ll be sticking it on that.

Jimmy Garlic

1.4 I presume.The manual corolla of that vintage struggles, I can imagine the auto would make an already gutless car even more painful to drive.

colm_mcm

Jimmy Garlic wrote: »

1.4 I presume.The manual corolla of that vintage struggles, I can imagine the auto would make an already gutless car even more painful to drive.

1.3 I’d say!

Working class heroes

Yep 1.3.
Not looking for fireworks, as long as it goes......

ba_barabus

Working class heroes wrote: »

Yep 1.3.
Not looking for fireworks, as long as it goes......

There's very little to go wrong. It's a slow auto, little heavy on petrol but a bullet proof engine. All very old at this stage but they're perfect for a to b motoring if that's all you need. I'd personally like one to keep at this stage. Given the age, difficulty to insure and the market for these it's worth a few hundred at best so don't overpay.

punisher5112

Remember been a young fella thinking it was the best thing ever to be driving ex cop corolla or moving them from yards etc....

cml387

I've said it before here, but any pre 00 car you see on the road on a normal day is odds on to be a Corolla of that vintage. They must be made of solid iron.

tuxy

Jimmy Garlic wrote: »

1.4 I presume.The manual corolla of that vintage struggles, I can imagine the auto would make an already gutless car even more painful to drive.

It's not that bad, much faster than 1.4 golfs of that vintage and even much newer.

ba_barabus

How much is the Corolla costing

Working class heroes

ba_barabus wrote: »

How much is the Corolla costing

Looking 500 for it. 6 months test, 110, 000 miles apparently.

Working class heroes

Went to view today. Didn’t even take it for a spin.
All round bad shape.
Went to look at a 98 Suzuki Wagon all was looking promising until I took it for a spin. Clutch seemed to be slipping, or something.
Anyway the search continues.

colm_mcm

Buy something cool that will still go on your classic policy.

Spook_ie

Would assume that Toyota auto boxes of that era were all pretty much the same, hopefully the filter and ATF have been changed as it was the only crisis that hit my 96 Camry in its life taxiing.

Spook_ie

Just read the search goes on, well the point will stand if you look at Toyota's I suppose.

Working class heroes

Thinking of going to look at a 98 Volvo S40, auto.
About 7 months test and low mileage. Looking 800 notes for it.
Any thoughts on these?
Thanks.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-s40-automtic-98/23811637

User1998

They have two cars for sale, both with photos taken on the side of a road not in a garden etc. I’d avoid

Working class heroes

Yep just noticed that. Think I’ll keep looking so.

For clarity I’m looking for something 20+ years old with at least 4 months test. Not planning on spending more than 500 but would go a bit more for a good one. I’m keeping an eye on both the banger and cheapo threads but if someone would like to suggest something I’d appreciate it.
Thanks.

Working class heroes

Update.
Picked up a 00 corolla today. Solid car, average condition.
13 months NCT and 2 months tax. The wife will even drive it:pac:
Got it for cheaponomics money, just.