My 1989 Toyota Corolla LE

[@klwthe3rd]

This generation Corolla were the best Toyota put out of their factories. Today, they are so much in demand in the used car market because those that know, buy them up immediately. the 4A-FE engine is basically bullet proof and has been known to run over 400,000 with basic maintenance. Great purchase.

[@zzoinks]

If only the Car Talk guys were still on the radio, this old school car would be right up their alley of knowledge.

[@RdesignedSteve]

The headliner is still intact. I've seen cars ten years younger with the headliner completely falling apart.

[@trailsdetails4061]

I applaud you for not buying into the 'you need to have a new car!' hype. Owning a cheap and simple car like this is one of the smartest things you can do, and these Corolla's will last a lifetime! I have a '90 Camry and love it to death as well

[@menomisespeanut]

@trailsdetails4061 thank you. I NEED to do a video update and show the fresh paint job I got this car. Replaced the windshield and restored the ac. I plan on leaving everything else stock. But yes. My other car is a Scion xD 2013 manual. That's about as new as I'll go.

[@menomisespeanut]

@trailsdetails4061 I envy your 90s Camry. My mom had an early 90s late 80s navy blue Camry v6. Grew up in that car. Would love to buy another one just for nostalgia. Oh well.

[@trailsdetails4061]

@@menomisespeanut I would love to see the progress on the car so definitely want to see a video update!

[@soeffingwhat]

@@menomisespeanut I've driven the current Toyota Corolla Hybrids, but I'd love to try a Corolla from 1989 (i guess 1988 - 1991 was when they ran?). That and a Nissan Bluebird from the same era.

[@klwthe3rd]

@@menomisespeanut Yeah you never did any updates on this amazing little car. All the people in the comments loved it. I know you love it too. 😃🥰

[@nikkosx]

Hi Peanut, I have your cars twin! 1989 Toyota Corolla LE, blue paint with blue interior aswell! Glad to see there are others still out there keeping these beauties alive!

[@menomisespeanut]

Love that. Take care of it. Just got back from a trip to Philly and she drove great

[@nikkosx]

@@menomisespeanut Thats awesome, I've taken mine on a 12 hour road trip to Oregon and a 7 hour trip to San Diego. I always say, if you take care of the car, it will take care of you.

[@davcuts2897]

My first car was a 89 Toyota Corolla LE. I bought it used in 91 for $5000. Very reliable car, but also very slow. Driving up a steep hill felt like someone needed to get out and help push.

[@birhatgorucu711]

5:00 If you touch the gas pedal a little while starting the vehicle, it will start faster and easier, but do take your foot off the gas after starting, if the engine is cold.

[@emehlhar]

I have the same but in white. My LE has white bumpers though.

[@4u2nv503]

Just bought a 90TC with 50K original on it. Got it from the 1st owner who bought it brand new. Still have all the paperwork on it.....Can't believe I got it. A 35 year old car with 50k on it and is park outside my house.....😍😍

[@menomisespeanut]

@@4u2nv503 My first car was a Mazda 626 coupe manual with 60k. I got that in 2020. Ended up selling it because I was leaving via military and couldn't take it with me. Damn I miss that car but anything is possible

[@AbdiPianoChannel]

I learned how to drive 5 speed on this car many years ago. This is where you find Toyota reputation not 2024 Corolla

[@menomisespeanut]

That is so wonderful. I learned how to drive stick shift when I was stationed in Japan. I would drive the little bongos and practice. My first car when I came back over to the US was a 1987 Mazda 626 manual. That thing was a beauty. I just finished a road trip driving this car from Philly back to the south. 0 problems.

[@PEDRIITORD]

I love this car❤

[@chaimileage]

This car will outlast a brand new, $100,000 German car by 200,000 miles.

[@menomisespeanut]

@@chaimileage i’m looking forward to it. Right now I have roughly one57,000 miles on it and she still going. I’ve driven her from Texas to the Carolinas to Philadelphia and I’ve had zero issues with her other than having to replace the timing belt. I’ve recently gotten, a paint job for her and she looks so much more beautiful. I tinted the windows and restored the air conditioning and she blows ice cold in the summertime. I fucking love this car. I love driving it more than my manual. She’s not fast, but she’s great and dependable and that’s what I love about a Toyota.

[@cesargonzalez-ik4qz]

@@chaimileage You are right I thought that too Long time ago

[@biblereadings7617]

5:05-5:16 to answer your question check the carburetor as the fuel sometimes gets clogged and the car engine randomly stalls and shuts off when you have come to a stop at the lights. It can also be a bad or dying starter. Check the battery too. Lastly the air filter system. Had these issues but way worse than your car indicated when you started it here.

[@menomisespeanut]

Thank you I will do that. I replaced the timing belt and the water pump, I’ve changed the spark plugs, I’ve had my car looked at by four different mechanics, and they all said that there was nothing wrong with the starter or any issues with the engine. Since then, I’ve driven this car from Texas to the Carolinas recently to Philadelphiaand back so I think this car is doing just fine. But I will keep these concerns in mine in the future.

[@markkeller1778]

Just bought a no upgrade '89 DX and i love it! No ac, roll up window's, 220,000 miles. Runs like a sewing machine. I've had it for three weeks and had 7 offers to buy it. Great car, keep it, and give her some love. Basic maintenance and replacing old petrified carburetor hoses and coolant hoses are first and foremost, then have the timing belt replaced, i recommend a "Gates belt" a little TLC and she will run forever, that's why everyone wants em 😊.ps... Mine is silver, and kinda pimped out with rims and tinted windows with rain guards and looks like a old school BMW. I absolutely love this car, you will love yours too, just give her a little love with some maintenance, the timing belt is extremely important, if not replaced on Carollas of this age, you can grenade the engine. Other than that it's bulletproof. Have fun driving it, i am.

[@menomisespeanut]

100% agree. I just had the timing belt and the water pump replaced along with the alternator belt. I replaced the windshield, and the rubber hoses and wires are all good. She does drive like a champ. She’s currently my daily. I drive her back-and-forth from work, which is a one hour commute or two hours going both ways. Never had an issue and I currently have cruise control on as I’m texting this. The heat works just fine and I love it. I’ve had two mechanics, ask if I were going to sell or fix my car. Of course I plan to fix her up. The only thing she really needs at this point is a fresh paint shop and some decent speakers, but I plan to keep her 100% stock. I don’t want any modifications other than a window tint maybe. But I like it just the way that it is.

[@markkeller1778]

That's Awesome 👍, you will be cruising in to work in style for another 300,000 miles or more. It amazes me how many people want these old gems 😊. P.s... tell everyone you drive a Hemi, because it is... It is in fact a Hemispherical head which is where the name is from, it's not Dodge exclusive 😊. Have a Coke and a smile, I drive a forklift for them, America's #1 softdrink.

[@joshuawick5382]

This is a beautiful car! I do really love the look of this car! I really love 80s and 90s cars like these! It feels like stepping back in time.

[@menomisespeanut]

It drives great. I just got back from a roadtrip to Philadelphia, PA. Drove great with ice cold ac. 30 mpg

[@joshuawick5382]

I have a 1990 Honda Accord LX sedan that is 5-Speed Manual. It was the first car I ever bought last year. It’s great!

[@menomisespeanut]

@@joshuawick5382 such a great choice. I recall growing up and seeing Hondas everywhere, especially early 90s models. Growing up I always identified that as the first car for every young teenager or adult. Now they’re so few on the road that you see. But the ones that I have seen are typically well used and just a testament to how well built they were. I absolutely love JDM cars manufactured between the 80s and 90s. The Golden age and my opinion of Japanese auto engineering I had the privilege of living in Japan for two years, where my appreciation and respect for Toyota as a brand only cemented. I only wish that we had a quarter of the cars that are manufactured and available in Japan in the United States. Until then I am content with this car. Hopefully I can save up and get , this car, a fresh coat of paint and some tinted windows. Other than that, I plan on leaving it completely stock. By the way, I’m totally jealous of your five speed. My absolute first car was a 1987 Mazda 6262 door and that was a five speed manual. That’s how I learned how to drive stick shift. Unfortunately I had to give it away because I didn’t have a lot of money to make small repairs for it, which were so easy to fix. And I was getting out of the military and I had to drive across country so I had to save up my money and get a newer more reliable car. My other car is a 2013 Toyota scion XD .

[@menomisespeanut]

@@joshuawick5382 here’s a link to the post about my Mazda 626 www.reddit.com/r/mazda/s/lb4oRFKFw4

[@joshuawick5382]

Thankfully, the car’s AC works perfectly. Originally when I got it, it needed a full brake job and it had this horrific idling problem where it would randomly rev up and down a lot. Thankfully, I managed to find a replacement Idle Air Control Valve. It was expensive, but it solved the problem. The car also needed a new alternator just 2 weeks after I bought it. My Dad was very apprehensive about me buying it at first, but I instantly fell in love with it so I decided to give it a chance and it’s been reliable.

[@cesargonzalez-ik4qz]

They are made in Japan I got a 1989 LE automatic great A/C, planning to paint it. I got as a project car, and I get compliments even though the paint is not good.😊. Let’s keep them as classics they are nice.

[@menomisespeanut]

Absolutely. I tinted my windows and the windshield and I plan on restoring the factory paint within the next month but other than that, I want to keep this thing stuck. I love it exactly the way it is and the way it was engineered.

[@timothykeith1367]

Some Corollas were built in the NUMI joint venture of GM and Toyota, now owned by Tesla.

[@shahramtondkarmobarakie1824]

the ignition "problem" isn't just for your car all carb engine toyotas are like that from what i know, its just how old carbs are, sometimes i've seen people giving it a pump as you are cranking, it works well for cold weather but dont overdo it

[@menomisespeanut]

Yeah. I’ve gotten better with it. I just do it one time when I’m starting the car for the first time of the day. But after that, she starts pretty good on her own. Thank you for the advice.

[@Nirmk]

love your voice

[@samborambobo]

I'm jealous. They are so well built and simple. I love everything about them. I want to put a 3 inch lift on one. Lol

[@menomisespeanut]

I think lifted Corolla’s are so adorable. And I really love the subculture of lifted ‘rollas ☺️ And if I had the money to do so, I would definitely consider doing that. For now, I’ve decided to just maintain its stock and restore it as best I can to its former glory. I’ve made an appointment to get the factory paint restored within the next three weeks, so I’m really excited to share that update in the future.

[@samborambobo]

@@menomisespeanut I just love that there is a woman out there who appreciates old economy cars l o l

[@SUPERNVA-gr4sr]

Beautiful car for a handsome owner

[@menomisespeanut]

Thank you

[@timothykeith1367]

The slow starting is related to the carburetor choke. The carb is simple and should start right up with some attention by a mechanic who knows carbs.

[@menomisespeanut]

@@timothykeith1367 thank you. I will look into that. She's been very reliable so far, but I'll see if I can find anyone

[@RdesignedSteve]

I was thinking a possibly vacuum issue, like cracked or split hoses.

[@DapperProf]

Old school! These were very reliable cars back in the day....probably still are?

[@menomisespeanut]

I will most certainly is. I’ve driven that thing from Texas to the Carolinas and it’s starting to become my daily driver. I like it more than my 2013 car. It’s just so much fun to get around in.

[@BruBar99]

Love it!

[@menomisespeanut]

Thank you! I’m getting the factory paint restored so it will look new again. She’s such a great car and runs great!

[@bernardosellers369]

This is nice

[@menomisespeanut]

My daily and she still drives tough!

[@benpasador5216]

Wow toyota is toyota!👏 for a 35yr.old car it is actually still in pristine condition ! Just pit proper care on it it will still last for many many driving years 🦾

[@menomisespeanut]

@@benpasador5216 I have an update video coming out. Can't wait to do an update video.

[@zzoinks]

I wonder if windshields are still available for this car

[@menomisespeanut]

They are, I managed to get it replaced sometime last year and she drives good, but unfortunately they weren't able to preserve the chrome outlining, so I did lose that.

[@moeschizlac]

This is kinda strange. A 1989 Corolla usually was efi, and not carbureted. The bumper is supposed to be paint matched, and not rubber.

[@shahramtondkarmobarakie1824]

i know 1990 SE ones that are carbureted, seen them firsthand

[@wudword]

Noice! 👌 ✨

[@RdesignedSteve]

I had a narrow body Camry (I think it was a 91). They're a lot better with the acceleration. Had the original AC refrigerant. I'm willing to bet no other car was made in the 80s or 90s that still held the original refrigerant that long. I wouldn't worry about the AC refrigerant they seem to never leak out. BUT please don't use those stupid AC cans from stores. I've seen AC systems wrecked by those.

[@thugwafflebro8062]

Jesus Christ

[@menomisespeanut]

Our savior praise him Satan 🙌🏾👺👹😈