Might be buying a Corona - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

81Bluebomber · 10-25-2009, 03:33 PM

Someone locally is selling a 1980 auto for $950. Any advice? I havent seen it yet, but they said "its a 4 door, auto, needs paint, straight body no rust or dents, runs good. " Correct me if I am wrong, but it has a carb. 20r. Did any of these have power options or anything. Thanks

***2wickedtoyz*** · 10-26-2009, 09:08 PM

sounds good. but the truth is when you see it does it say "buy me". aslong as everything works and the interior is in one piece then i don't see why not.

dwebb99 · 10-31-2009, 07:35 PM

They are cool cars and down here in Texas people are really snatching up vintage Toyota's that are in decent shape left and right.. Alot of people are getting a renewed interest in fixing up/restoring old Japanese iron. I don't know if it is the economy or how easy/fun/simple/cheap these cars are to work with. I say go for it. BTW, I have a 1970-1982 Corona Shop Manual (Clymer) that I'll sell you for cheap. email: draytonwebb@yahoo.com
Good luck on the deal!

***79Corona*** · 11-04-2009, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 81Bluebomber

Someone locally is selling a 1980 auto for $950. Any advice? I havent seen it yet, but they said "its a 4 door, auto, needs paint, straight body no rust or dents, runs good. " Correct me if I am wrong, but it has a carb. 20r. Did any of these have power options or anything. Thanks

I don't believe there were any power options.

***zythr*** · 11-05-2009, 09:36 AM

I believe there were Power options later on, like Steering and locks, also it have Cruise Control. The Corona was just a scaled down and slightly cheaper Cressida. I would say check it out and make sure the owner has service records and make sure to ask if the Valve clearance/lash has been checked/adjusted. The 20 R engine is renowned for it's durability and reliability just like the 22R. and the M series engines that were used in the Cressida. Good luck

uhaveGMenvy · 12-17-2009, 01:11 PM

Nothing like buying a car named after a Beer :-) Not bad looking cars too.

terbennett · 12-18-2009, 01:43 PM

A Corona?! Are you serious? I used to own a 1977 Corona wagon years ago. It was one of the most reliable vehicles I've ever owned. These cars never did come with power windows or locks, but a power steering and sunroof were optional on some models. The 1980's Coronas were actually pretty plush inside. The 20R is carbureted and (as mentioned before) is a very durable and reliable engine. Safe to say that the 20R is one of the best engines ever built. For more info on any Toyota check out this site:
http://www.toyotareference.com/

This site has new car brochures for every Toyota sold in the US. Good luck.

***zythr*** · 12-19-2009, 09:35 AM

The 22R is not too shabby either, as noticed it was used on many Toyota trucks