Cars of My Life

the destiny: THE ESCAPE 2

2011-07-20T23:44:00.000-07:00

the destiny: THE ESCAPE 2: "The Hideout Musa struggled for his life, for his survival. He did not want to die at the age of 16. He wanted to do many things in his li..."

the destiny: THE ESCAPE 1

2011-07-20T00:24:00.000-07:00

the destiny: THE ESCAPE 1: "Young MUSA The name was MUSA BIN ABDULLAH . A male 16 years old Bugis boy from unknown family of a fishermen's village in isolated part o..."

krf automotive: BMW 525i - 1988 - CAR NO. 10

2011-05-19T07:36:00.000-07:00

krf automotive: BMW 525i - 1988 - CAR NO. 10

krf motors and sports: krf automotive: CAR/VEHICLE NO. 9 - SUBARU E10

2011-05-16T08:17:00.000-07:00

krf motors and sports: krf automotive: CAR/VEHICLE NO. 9 - SUBARU E10: "krf automotive: CAR/VEHICLE NO. 9 - SUBARU E10"

krf motors and sports: krf automotive: CAR/VEHICLE NO. 8 - FORD SPECTRON ...

2011-05-15T01:04:00.000-07:00

krf motors and sports: krf automotive: CAR/VEHICLE NO. 8 - FORD SPECTRON ...: "krf automotive: CAR/VEHICLE NO. 8 - FORD SPECTRON 1.8 XLT"

krf motors and sports: krf automotive: CARS No. 7 - PROTON SAGA AEROBACK

2011-05-14T03:17:00.000-07:00

krf motors and sports: krf automotive: CARS No. 7 - PROTON SAGA AEROBACK: "krf automotive: CARS No. 7 - PROTON SAGA AEROBACK"

KRF Kak Mie: krf motors and sports: krf automotive: SIXTH CAR -...

2011-05-12T07:27:00.000-07:00

KRF Kak Mie: krf motors and sports: krf automotive: SIXTH CAR -...: "krf motors and sports: krf automotive: SIXTH CAR - Ford Telstar 2.0 TX5 : 'krf automotive: SIXTH CAR - Ford Telstar 2.0 TX5'"

kampungku, kuala ibai: automotive - cars of my lifetime: FIFTH CAR - BMW ...

2011-05-10T00:43:00.000-07:00

kampungku, kuala ibai: automotive - cars of my lifetime: FIFTH CAR - BMW ...: "automotive - cars of my lifetime: FIFTH CAR - BMW 525iA : 'TJ 5522 - BMW 525i A 1984 (E28) 2+ yrs old Jimi in front of my 1984 BMW 525i..."

WORLD DISASTERS: TSUNAMI - Part 5

2011-05-08T08:46:00.000-07:00

WORLD DISASTERS: TSUNAMI - Part 5: "Warnings and Predictions See also: Tsunami warning system Tsunami warning sign One of the deep water buoys used in the DART t..."

WORLD DISASTERS: TSUNAMI -Part 4

2011-05-08T08:43:00.000-07:00

WORLD DISASTERS: TSUNAMI -Part 4

kampungku, kuala ibai: Candat Sotong

2011-05-08T02:46:00.000-07:00

kampungku, kuala ibai: Candat Sotong

WORLD DISASTERS: TSUNAMI - Part 3

2011-05-07T21:07:00.000-07:00

WORLD DISASTERS: TSUNAMI - Part 3

WORLD DISASTERS: TSUNAMI - Part 2

2011-05-07T21:03:00.000-07:00

WORLD DISASTERS: TSUNAMI - Part 2

WORLD DISASTERS: TSUNAMI - Part 1

2011-05-07T21:02:00.000-07:00

WORLD DISASTERS: TSUNAMI - Part 1

cars of my lifetime: NISSAN PULSAR

2011-05-07T07:28:00.000-07:00

cars of my lifetime: NISSAN PULSAR

cars of my lifetime: NISSAN LANGLEY

2011-05-07T01:41:00.000-07:00

cars of my lifetime: NISSAN LANGLEY

cars of my lifetime: NISSAN CARS - Langley - Part 1

2011-05-07T01:38:00.000-07:00

cars of my lifetime: NISSAN CARS - Langley - Part 1

Jiktana: Rights of Hirer Under Hire Purchase in Malaysia - Part 3

2011-05-02T08:32:00.000-07:00

Jiktana: Rights of Hirer Under Hire Purchase in Malaysia - Part 3

Volvo 360 GLE

2011-05-01T22:09:00.000-07:00

VOLVO 360GLE - TJ 41

That was one fine day when a salesman visited my office. He sold cars. He came to my office hoping to see me without having an appointment. I was a bit busy that day. There was a contentious matter to be prepared seriously before going for a full trial the next day against a counsel from Kuala Lumpur. That was a civil action brought against my client for breach of contract. The Plaintiff were seeking for an order for Specific Performance under the contract. The case will be heard before the Honorable Judge of High Court of Malaya, Kuala Terengganu...Dato' Haji Wan Mohammad bin Wan Mustaffa (as he then was)...and known to many lawyers and practitioners as a strict and disciplined judge. If you did not well prepared for your case, you'll easily get screwed by him...not by your opponents!

So, the young salesman have to wait for hours to see me. Honestly...I really hated him at that time. My secretary already informed him that I was very busy and did not wish to see any client at that time...what more a car salesman!

But this stubborn young salesman has had his own sweet moments in my office, enjoying a comfortable air conditioned office whilst reading news papers and magazines located in the guest corner of the office. Maybe he had a nap too...

So the young salesman succeed in his first attempt to sell a car to me. When I stepped out of my room with the intent of refusing his offer, my eyes caught the brochures that he brought together with him. He asked me softly to take a look at the brochures first and asked my permission to leave them in my office. He said that it did not matter if I did not want to buy it. He then, left my office after shaking hands with me.

After he left, I took my time to read those brochures. It was about the brand new Volvo 360GLE, imported series. It was a beautiful car, smaller than the normal 240 or 244 series. Almost instantly, the car captured my heart.

a similar version of my 360 volvo

The next day, the case was adjourned because the Judge wasn't feeling well. I took advantage in that situation by giving a call to the salesman. In less than 5 minutes, he was right there...in front of my office with the brand new 360. He offered me a test drive which I couldn't refuse it.

Next? I was in the dealers office, signing forms and documents for the brand new car. I have to wait for one week because the car with silver color was not available in their stocks.

cute car

In less than a week later, the car was ready for me bearing registration number TJ 41. I have traded in my Toyota Corona as part of the down payment for the Volvo and retaining the old number 41. In Malaysia, exchanging the old numbers with new numbers involving old and new vehicles are allowed by the Road Traffic Department.

So, I drove the sleek and fast brand new imported 360 Volvo series which were rarely seen on the road those days. I felt very proud having driven it in my local town. It had a manual control sun roof too.

In less than 3 months, this car was involved in a terrific accident. I knocked down an electrical post after the car was out of control whilst exiting a sharp corner in a village called Merchang, Terengganu. The impact was so hard which has had broken the post in two pieces. Again, the car just like my first car (Toyota LE) was declared a total loss by the adjusters. Fortunately, like the first accident with the LE, I sustained no injury with the 360.

FACTS YOU MIGHT WANT TO KNOW ABOUT VOLVO 360 GLE

Volvo 360, Rear Wheel Drive compact car manufactured by Volvo in Netherlands 1982-1991.

History

Volvo 360 is the sportier and more luxurious version of the Volvo 340. It has a 2.0-liter Volvo Motor (B19/B200) With either Fuel Injection or carburetors, Depending on model. It replaced Volvo 340 the DLS and GLS implementations 1982. The basic model 360 GLS, (later 360GL) had 4 - or 5-speed manual transmission and 2.0-liter engine with carburetors while the sportier and more luxurious 360 GLT and GLE models have injection the same engine. In the end, all variants of Volvo 340 and 360 Lambda sensor and catalyst to all engines as standard to meet emissions standards.

GLT-model, performance model and competing with, among others Volkswagen Golf GTi. GLE models are luxury models at launch 1984 was only with 4-door since body, But later also came with 3 - and 5-door hatchback. In the GLE model was, inter alia, central locking, alloy wheels, plush upholstery and power steering standard. Other options for an additional charge was, leather / leather seats, power windows front, electric / manual sunroof, fog lights (standard in GLT), metallic paint, air conditioning and alarm. Snikmodellen GLS / GL is more like the simpler Volvo 340 in its execution, but much of the above was an option even to the.

If you wanted a model with automatic transmission or smaller engine referred you to the cheaper 340 model. The infinitely variable belt driven transmission, Remjohan Never assembled at Volvo 360th All versions of a manual with VolvoTransmissions downloaded from 240Series.

Many Swedes also argues that the Volvo 360 is more "Volvo-rate" than Volvo 340 because it has a Volvo Motor instead of a Renault Engine and more equipment. Otherwise it is drivetrain similar to that in Volvo 340, That is, longitudinally installed engine in front, rear gearbox, built together with final drive and RWDAnd rear suspensions De Dion axle and leaf springs. The petrol tank was also placed in front rear axle, Next to the gearbox, and the spare wheel in the boot just as the early Volvo 340 with B19Engine.

Like Volvo 340 so was the Volvo 360 highly successful in rally and other motor sports. Neither Volvo 340 or 360 was promoted officially in the U.S....

Volvo 360
Volvo 360 GLE
Make	Volvo
Manufacturing	1982-1991
Predecessor	Volvo 363 CS, Volvo 340 in sports performance
Succeeded	Volvo 440 GLT
Class	Golf Class
Bodywork	4-d since, 3/5-d hatchback
Platform	Front engine, gearbox, rear, RWD
Motor	4-cylinder in-line engine
Effect	95-115 hp
Gearbox	4/5-vxl manual
Wheelbase	240 cm
Length	432 cm
Width	166 cm
Height	144 cm
Weight	ca. 1000 kg.
Fuel consumption	ca. 1.1-liter Combined (360GLS 2.0 with carburetors)
Fuel Capacity	52 l
Related	Volvo 340, DAF/Volvo 66
Similar	Ford Escort, Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Golf, SAAB 600/Lancia Delta, Fiat Ritmo
Designer	Giovanni Michelotti

Timeline

1982 Volvo 360 is launched as model year 1983 in form of a further development of Volvo 340 DLS / GLS with B19Engine and is in the same body variants, found at the beginning of injected sports model 360 GLT with 116 hp / DIN (B19E) and that simpler förgasarmodell 360 GLS with 95hk/DIN (B19A.

1984 Since the model is presented, which is 360 GLE with some luxury equipment and the injected B19E engine, minor upgrade, the shared windows in the front doors are made whole and side mirrors are moved / made of, air discharge C-pillar in 3-door models are removed.

1985 GLE package is now available in 3 - and 5-door variants, since the model is now in the basic GLS performance. GLS package is converted to GL.

1986 Facelift: Number plate is moved down below the bumper that grows slightly in size, B19A upgraded to B200K and B19E upgraded to B200E / F, catalyst becomes an option for this engine. GLE package aside.

1989 Since the model is based, a catalyst becomes standard and Carbureted of B200 engine (B200K) aside.

1990 3-door model of their service.

1991 5-door model of their service and the 300 series will be decommissioned and closed down.

Body Variations

3-door hatchback, Constructed 1982-1990, This is a later vintage with the new front and with the number plate relegated below the bumper (1985-Forward).

5-door hatchback, Constructed 1982-1991, This is a later vintage with the newer rear lights (Year models 1986 onwards).

4-door since, Constructed 1983-1989, This is an early vintage with the old taillights and turn signals on front fenders (model years between 1984-1985).

TOYOTA CORONA 1.8

2011-05-01T04:15:00.000-07:00

a similar look of Toyota Corona that I've owned last time

TOYOTA CORONA 1.8 - TJ 41

It wasn't long for me to have a new car replacing the Toyota LE, TH 8155(the LE). This was because the LE had been declared as total loss and I have signed a declaration in favor of the Insurance Company surrendering all my rights and interests over the car.

In return, the Insurance Company paid me the consideration sum which enabled me to settle the balance owing to the finance company under the terms of a hirer-purchase agreement entered into between the finance and me for the LE. I still have some surplus which I have used it as the deposit for purchasing a brand new Toyota Corona 1.8...the second car of my life.

I love the car so much and it was a good competitor to a newly launched model from Ford which was called Ford Telstar 2.0 at that time. My car's registration number this time was TJ 41. I have to spend a little bit more money to book this number 41 for my car. The extra charges went to the account of the Malaysian Road Traffic Department for the registration of any booked numbers.

When I was married with my wife Kakmie on 21st February, 1985 I still used the car for our wedding purposes...inclusive of for honeymoon too. This car was really good to me. The pick up, the stability and the performance of the car were fantastic within its own class. I have had comfortable and pleasant drives with this car and I have satisfied with its performance during my use.

However, I was just like other young executives today, will become very easy to change the car when seeing a better car for sale..doesn't matter whether it was brand new or a second hand one.

So...I sold this beautiful and accident free TJ 41 Toyota Corona 1.8 just because of being introduced with a new Volvo 360GLE by a salesman...

The Facts That You Might Want To Know About Toyota Corona

The Toyota Corona (Japanese: トヨタ・コロナ) is an automobile manufactured by the Japanese automaker Toyota between 1957 and 2002. Traditionally, the competitor from Nissan was the Nissan Bluebird. The word Corona is Latin for "crown".


Manufacturer	Toyota
Also called	Toyota Tiara
Production	1957–2002
Successor	Toyota Premio (Japan) Toyota Avensis (Europe) Toyota Camry (North America, rest of Asia, Australia & New Zealand)
Class	Europe: Large family car United States: 1957–1983: Compact 1983–2000: Mid-size car
Platform	T series
Related	Toyota Carina

The Corona became massively successful in export markets: confusion easily arises because Toyota (like Volkswagen with their Passat and Mitsubishi with their Colt) applied model names inconsistently in different places.

Following the 1969 parallel introduction of the Corona Mark II (which in certain markets mutated into the Cressida in 1973) there were disparate models sharing the Corona name. As time went by, models branded in much of Asia as Coronas turned up in European markets as Carinas, while ten years later in North America the Corona was successfully replaced by the larger Camry. In addition, because of the similarities in names, it is a very common mistake to confuse the Corona with the much smaller Toyota Corolla.

T10 Series

The first generation Corona was designed with parts from the previous generation Crown and Master, due to a major restyle and enlargement of that model. Many of the body panels were cut down from the Master that ceased production. Also available was the ST16/PT16 van versions. The 997 cc (60.8 cu in) OHV P series engine was used, but the regulations regarding taxis at the time were 910 cc (56 cu in).

First generation

Production	1957–1959
Assembly	Toyota City, Japan
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FR layout
Engine	995 cc (60.7 cu in) P engine Straight-4 997 cc (60.8 cu in) P engine Straight-4
Transmission	3-speed manual transmission
Wheelbase	94.5 in (2,400.3 mm)
Length	154 in (3,911.6 mm)
Width	57.9 in (1,470.7 mm)
Height	59.8 in (1,518.9 mm)
Curb weight	960 kg (2,100 lb)
Related	Toyota Crown

Dealers restricted the power for taxi vehicles. Due to the upgrade in dimensions of the Crown, Toyota needed to continue manufacturing a vehicle with similar size dimensions to the first Crown, primarily to be used for taxi usage. This vehicle saw the introduction of a monocoque chassis structure, and an independent front suspension using double wishbones. Due to the monocoque chassis, Toyota was able to produce a vehicle under 1,000 kg (2,200 lb). This series was only available as a four door sedan. Due to improvements introduced in 1959, this car was capable of traveling at 105 km/h (65 mph).

T20, T30 Series

The Tiara was a series of sedan models sold by Toyota Motor Corporation, as an export model of the Toyota Corona. It was introduced at a critical time for the company in North America. Their first flagship car, the Toyopet Crown, was unsuccessful in the US market, and was withdrawn, leaving only a single vehicle, the Land Cruiser. At the time, there was little market for an off-road vehicle like the Land Cruiser. The front end styling is reminiscent of the 1955-1957 Ford Thunderbird.

Second Generation

Also called	Toyota 1900 Toyota Tiara
Production	1960—1964
Assembly	Toyota City, Japan Port Melbourne, Australia (AMI)
Body style	4-door sedan 3-door station wagon 2-door pickup
Layout	FR layout
Platform	PT20 / RT20L / RT26LG / RT30L
Engine	1.0L (997cc) P 1.5L (1453cc)R 1.9L (1897cc) 3R
Transmission	2-speed automatic transmission 3-speed manual transmission
Wheelbase	94.5 in (2,400 mm)
Length	157.1 in (3,990 mm)
Width	58.5 in (1,486 mm)
Height	56.5 in (1,435 mm)
Curb weight	980 kg (2,200 lb) sedan

The Tiara was supposed to sell alongside the Crown, as a smaller companion. Introduced in 1960, the car was powered by a 1.0 L P series motor. In 1961, Toyota introduced a more powerful 1.5L R series motor, the same motor from the Crown; an even larger 1.9 L engine was added in 1964. Fortunately for Toyota, the problems with the Crown were not seen on the Tiara, and the lighter body (400 lb less than the Crown) was more sufficient for the R series engine.

1962 Corona pickup

RT20 series Corona seda

The Tiara station wagon was more popular for women. Many of the original brochures, feature only women in a dinner dress as well as playing golf. Nevertheless, it sold better and had a lot less mechanical problems. The Tiara ended up being the only sedan sold by Toyota in the USA until the reworked second-generation Crown appeared. By that time, the Tiara had been redesigned and given the Corona label from the Japanese domestic market.

A total of only 318 of these vehicles were sold in the US.

Two concept cars were shown at the 1963 Tokyo Motor Show - the Corona 1500S Convertible and the Corona 1900S Sporty Sedan. The Corona Sports Coupe was a concept car shown at the 1963 Tokyo Motor Show - it shared little with the Corona except the suspension and the name.

T40, T50 series

Third generation

Production	Sep 1964—Jan 1970
Assembly	Toyota City, Japan Shinjin Motor, Korea Christchurch, New Zealand Australian Motor Industries, Port Melbourne, Australia
Body style	4-door sedan 2-door hardtop coupe 3-door van 5-door station wagon 2-door pickup 5-door hatchback
Layout	FR layout
Engine	1,198 cc 2P OHV I4 1,350 cc 3P OHV I4 1,490 cc 2R OHV I4 1,587 cc 4R OHV I4 1,587 cc 12R OHV I4 1,591 cc 7R, 7R-B SOHC I4 1,897 cc 3R OHV I4
Transmission	2-speed automatic 3-speed manual 4-speed manual all-synchromesh
Wheelbase	2,420 mm (95.3 in)
Length	4,110 mm (161.8 in)
Width	1,550 mm (61.0 in)
Height	sedan 1,420 mm (55.9 in) coupe 54.1 in (1,374.1 mm)
Curb weight	sedan 2,140 lb (970 kg) coupe 2,205 lb (1,000 kg)

The third generation was introduced September 1964, and was known in Japan for its range of body styles offered. Aside from the sedan, variants included a 2-door hardtop, a 3-door van, a 5-door station wagon, two pickup variants, one of which had an extended cab with a canopy, and a 5-door hatchback, which looked reminiscent of a Renault 16. The Corona appeared with a distinctly different appearance on the front of the vehicle, utilizing a slanted front and encompassing quad headlights within the boundaries of the grille.

Previous generations used a single, two-way headlight installed on top and separate from the grille. The Italian designer Battista Farina assisted in the appearance of the new Corona. A public demonstration of the new Corona's performance was done on the Meishin Expressway, where the new model was tested to 100,000 kilometres (62,137.1 mi), and was able to sustain speeds of 140 km/h (87 mph). The Corona was released one year after the debut of the Corona's traditional competitor, the Nissan Bluebird. Toyota introduced a smaller vehicle to address the market that needed a more fuel efficient vehicle, called the Toyota Corolla in March 1968. This allowed the Corona to increase in size and offer more passenger and cargo room over previous generations.

The Toyota automatic transmission, dubbed Toyoglide, was introduced on this version of the Corona. The 4R (12R in Australian Versions) engine that had a displacement of 1587 cc was equipped with a twin SU carburetor (Australian models with 12R engine had one double barrel Aisin downdraft carburetor), and was capable of 90 bhp (67 kW; 91 PS). Disc brakes were also introduced for the front wheels. Exports of this Corona proved popular in the USA and Europe, with increased engine performance and durability improvements over previous versions. In September 1967, Toyota was producing 80,000 cars, with 30,000 being the Corona.

This was the first Corona assembled in New Zealand, from February 1967 at Steel Brothers' Motor Assemblies in Christchurch.

1965 Corona Hardtop

Corona station wagon

T80, T90 series

Fourth generation

Production	Feb 1970^[1]—July 1973^[1]
Assembly	Toyota City, Japan
Body style	4-door sedan 4-door station wagon 2-door coupe
Layout	FR layout
Engine	1.5L I4 12R 1.6L I4 12R 1.7L I4 6R 2.0L I4 18R
Transmission	2-speed automatic 3-speed automatic 3-speed manual 4-speed manual 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,430 mm (95.7 in)
Length	sedan 4,170 mm (164.2 in) wagon 176.4 in (4,480.6 mm)
Width	sedan 1,560 mm (61.4 in) wagon wood 63.4 in (1,610.4 mm)
Height	sedan 1,400 mm (55.1 in) wagon 56.3.1 in (1,430 mm)
Curb weight	sedan 945 kg (2,080 lb) wagon 2,770 lb (1,260 kg)

Four-cylinder engine choices were 1.5, 1.6 (12R), 1.7, 1.9, and 2.0 (18R) litre gasoline.

In the United States, the 1970s were probably the Corona's high point, helped by the fuel crises of 1973 and 1979. Competition for sales continued from the Nissan Bluebird, and from a new competitor from the Mazda RX-2 in 1971, with an introduction to the USA in 1972.

The Corona pick-up was no longer manufactured due to the introduction of the Toyota Hilux in 1969. The RT-80 series Corona was introduced February 1970 and was a complete redesign, and was developed on a separate platform from the Toyota Corona Mark II, which became a larger, more comfortable and powerful car, where the Corona remained focused on fuel economy. Body styles were further reduced to a two door hardtop coupe, a four door sedan and station wagon.

The engine continued to use a OHV on base level vehicles, and SOHC on the two door coupes, and the engines used in the Mark II were shared with the Corona. Trim levels offered were the 1500DX, 1600DX and the 1600SL. A mild restyle appeared August 1972. Among the mechanical updates were electronic fuel injection installed on the 18R-E with a SOHC engine design that appeared in the two door coupe. The 18R-B had twin SU Carburetors, with an electronically controlled automatic transmission, labeled ECT. A performance oriented Corona sedan was introduced in 1970, called the Toyota Carina. The 2.0 litre engine appeared in the 2000SL and the 2000SR with fuel injection.

These models were assembled in New Zealand (by Steel's) and Australia (Australian Motor Industries or AMI). NZ models initially had a 1.5 litre OHV engine and four-speed manual and then the 6R 1.7 litre OHC engine. After the first facelift (new nose and tail, square instead of round instrument housings) for 1972, the 6R engine was again used. The 1973 facelift (another new grille) saw two models - 1.6 litre OHV with three-speed column-shift manual and bench front seat and 1.7 litre four-speed floor shift manual and high-back buckets. This version was badged 1700SE.

Australian cars used a 1.6 litre OHV engine and four-speed manual. Local content was much higher than the NZ cars with local instruments and heater which meant, surprisingly for the climate, there were no centre air vents.

A modified Corona was shown at the 1970 Tokyo Motor Show as the Electronics Car. Based on the Corona Hardtop 1700SL, it showed many electronic innovations but was not put into production.

Corona 1700SL 2-door hardtop

T100, T110, T120 Series

Fifth generation

Production	Aug 1973^[1]—May 1979^[1]
Assembly	Toyota City, Japan
Body style	2-door sedan 4-door sedan 2-door hardtop coupe 4-door station wagon
Layout	FR layout
Engine	1.6 L I4 2T^[5] 1.6 L I4 12T^[5] 1.8 L I4 3T^[5] 1.8 L I4 13T^[5] 1.6 L I4 12R^[1] 1.8 L I4 16R^[1] 2.0 L I4 18R^[1] 2.2 L I4 20R
Transmission	3-speed automatic 3-speed manual 4-speed manual W40 5-speed manual W50
Wheelbase	2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length	sedan 4,250 mm (167.3 in) wagon 176.4 in (4,480.6 mm)
Width	sedan 1,610 mm (63.4 in) wagon wood 63.4 in (1,610.4 mm)
Height	sedan 1,390 mm (54.7 in) wagon 56.3.1 in (1,430 mm)
Curb weight	sedan 1,090 kg (2,400 lb) wagon 2,770 lb (1,260 kg)

August 31, 1973 saw the introduction of the Corona T100-Series, which continued to be built as 2-door and 4-door sedans, a 2-door hardtop coupe and a 4-door station wagon. Engines were 1.6 and 2.0 litres SOHC. In North America, the 20R 2.2 litre engine was used. The high performance 2000 GT Sedan and Hardtop Coupe with 18R-G twin cam engine were only offered in Japan. The two speed automatic was no longer offered. The face lift revised the hood and grille, and enlarged the tail lights. The Wagon featured wood panel body claddings. North American models had longer bumpers (hiding recoverable bumper shocks) to meet local 5 mph (8.0 km/h) impact standards; they gained standard radial tires in 1975. Side door impact upgrades were installed in all doors.

This series also saw the standard (on some models) Electro Sensor Panel which monitored fluid and bulb status. Some models had a shifter mounted on the steering column, which may have been Toyota's first serious attempt to compete with American brands like General Motors and Ford. Sales of the Corona continued to grow as a result of the 1973 oil crisis. The two door hardtop continued, with trim levels 1600GL, 1800SR and the 2000SR, with the coupe proving popular in the USA, but proved to be more popular in Japan.

The Corona saw a new competitors in both Japan, Europe and the USA from the Honda Accord in 1976, and the Subaru DL in 1974. The advantage the Honda and Subaru had over the Corona was that both vehicles were front wheel drive, while the Corona was rear wheel drive. In response to Honda's CVCC emissions, Toyota introduced "TTC-C" and "TTC-V" with a catalyst system. In Japan, the 12R-U engine was designed to run on LPG for taxi usage, starting in October 1975. The 18R-E engine with fuel injection that was used in the 2000SL and 2000SR discontinued production due to emission issues. In November 1975, the 1800 saw the removal of the twin carburetors due to emission regulations, which saw the discontinuation of the 1800SR coupe. June 1976 saw the installation of a catalyst system included with the TTC-C system.

January 1977 saw a minor appearance change to both the interior and exterior, with a revised grille.

New Zealand assembly began with 1.6 OHV, three-speed manual column shift and bench front seat and 1.8 litre 16R OHC four-speed manual bucket front seat options. Later, the 18R 2.0 litre OHC engine replaced the 1.8 and was also offered with a three-speed automatic, the first auto Corona in NZ. Australian models had the 18R from the start.

In 1978, for Japan only, the T100/110 series was given a mild facelift to resemble the T130 and then sold alongside the T130 series as the T120.

1974–1977 Corona (RT118) SE station wagon (Australia)

T130 series

Sixth generation

Production	Sep 1978—Apr 1983^[1]^[6]
Assembly	Toyota City, Japan Altona, Victoria, Australia Thames, New Zealand
Body style	4-door sedan 2-door hardtop coupe 5-door liftback 5-door station wagon
Layout	FR layout
Engine	1,587 cc 12R OHV I4^[1] 1,588 cc 2T OHV I4^[6] 1,588 cc 12T OHV I4^[6] 1,770 cc 3T OHV I4^[1]^[6] 1,770 cc 13T OHV I4^[6] 1,808 cc 16R SOHC I4^[6] 1,892 cc 1X OHV I4 (Holden) 1,968 cc 18R SOHC I4^[1]^[6] 1,968 cc 18R-G DOHC I4^[7] 1,972 cc 21R SOHC I4^[6] 1,994 cc 5R-LPG OHV I4^[6] 2,189 cc 20R SOHC I4^[7] 2,366 cc 22R SOHC I4
Transmission	3-speed manual 4-speed manual 5-speed manual 3-speed A40 automatic 4-speed A40D automatic
Wheelbase	2,525 mm (99.4 in)
Length	Sedan 4,490 mm (176.8 in) Liftback 176.8 in (4,490.7 mm)
Width	1,655 mm (65.2 in)
Height	Sedan 1,400 mm (55.1 in) Liftback 53 in (1,346.2 mm)
Curb weight	Sedan 1,085 kg (2,390 lb) Liftback 2,559 lb (1,161 kg)

Introduced in Japan in September 1978, the T130 series Corona adopted a boxier design over the outgoing T100/110/120 series. It maintained the standard front engine / rear wheel drive layout of all Coronas that preceded it. The T130 series was available in a wide range of body styles across various markets including a four-door Sedan, two-door hardtop coupe, four door wagon and new five-door liftback, which featured a 40:60 split fold rear seat.

All models featured Macpherson strut independent front suspension as well as a 4-link trailing arm rear suspension arrangement with a Panhard rod. Disc brakes were fitted as standard equipment on the front of all models. Rear disc brakes were fitted as standard on the 2000GT and 2000SL, which were not available to all international markets. Other models were fitted with rear drum brakes.

The T130 was the last Corona in the USA where Sedan, Wagon and Liftback were offered in Base and LE models. The Corona was replaced for the 1983 model year by the larger front wheel drive Camry sedan and four door hatchback in the USA. Internationally, the Camry outranks the Corona and the sportier Corona, called the Carina, due to its larger dimensions, and the Camry's front wheel drive platform, which competes with the Honda Accord, Nissan Auster and Mazda Capella.

The T130 series was manufactured with a wide range of engine and transmission combinations. 1.6 litre 12R, 2T (and associated 12T) and 2.0 litre 18R engines are the most common. Amongst other minors change, the 1.8 litre 3T / 13T engine was added in 1981 to replace the 1.6 litre 2T / 12T. The North American Corona shared the 2.2 litre 20R engine with the Celica. Emission regulations passed in 1978 were applied across the range of models offered. The 1.8L engine was equipped with electronic fuel injection as well as the 2.0L engine. In Japan the venerable 2.0L 18R-G was offered in the range-topping 2000GT, developing 101 kW (135 hp) at 5800 rpm.

Toyota Australia manufactured sedans and wagons using 1.9 L Holden Starfire engines, badged in Toyota engine terminology as the 1X, coupled with a 4 speed or optional 5 speed Borg-Warner 505. Toyota Australia also imported 4 door sedans and 5 door liftbacks fitted with a 2.0 litre 18R engine for the upmarket range.

New Zealand assembly started with a 1.6 litre OHV and three-speed manual with bench front seat and 1.8 litre 3T with a four-speed manual or three-speed auto. The 1.6 was soon changed to the newer 2T engine with four-speed manual and bucket front seats. Later in the run, Toyota NZ added locally assembled Liftback versions with the 1.8 litre engine and manual or automatic transmission. These models also had a standard radio and separate cassette deck - both were rare factory fittings in the country at the time. Production of the T130 ended in 1982, to be replaced by the new, modern T140 series.

Corona LE Liftback (US)

T140 series

Seventh generation

Production	Jan 1982^[1]—1989^{[citation needed]}
Assembly	Toyota City, Japan Altona, Victoria, Australia Thames, New Zealand
Body style	4-door sedan 2-door hardtop 4-door van
Layout	FR layout
Engine	1.5 L 5K-J I4 1.5 L 3A-U I4 1.6 L 4A-GEU twincam I4 1.6 L 12T-J I4 1.8 L 3T-EU I4 1.8 L 3T-GTEU twincam turbo I4 1.8 L 2Y-PU LPG I4 1.8 L 1S-U I4 2.0 L 2S-C I4 2.0 L 18R-GEU twincam I4 2.4 L 22R-E 1.8 L 1C diesel I4 2.0 L 2C-II diesel I4
Wheelbase	2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length	4,570 mm (179.9 in)
Width	1,660 mm (65.4 in)
Height	1,415 mm (55.7 in)
Curb weight	1,165 kg (2,570 lb)
Related	Toyota Celica Toyota Carina

The longest running Corona T140 series appeared as a rear wheel drive sedan, coupe or wagon which began production in Jan 1982^[1] and continued manufacture by Toyota Australia until 1987, by which time the T150 series had already been released. The T140 series was also brought out in a diesel/LPG powered, high-roofed taxicab version which was particularly popular in Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore.

1982

1600 Standard, DX, GL, SL (82)4dr sedan, 2dr hardtop, 4dr liftback coupe (standard only sedan) 88 hp (12T-U) rigid rear axle 4 speed gearbox (SL 5 speed) brakes: front disc, rear drum 1800 DX, GL, CX, LX, SL (82)4dr sedan, 2dr hardtop, 4dr liftback coupe 95 hp (13T-U) rigid rear axle 5 speed gearbox brakes: front disc, rear drum 1800 EFI SL, EFI SX4dr sedan, 2dr hardtop, 4dr liftback coupe 105 hp (3T-EU) rigid rear axle with anti-roll bar 5 speed gearbox brakes: front disc, rear disc 2000 CX4dr sedan, 2dr hardtop, 4dr liftback coupe 105 hp (21R-U) rigid rear axle with anti-roll bar 5 speed gearbox brakes: front disc, rear disc 2000 GT II, GT4dr sedan, 2dr hardtop, 4dr liftback coupe 135 hp (18R-GEU) rigid rear axle with anti-roll bar 5 speed gearbox brakes: front disc, rear disc.

1983 onwards

Standard, DX, GX4dr sedans 83 hp (3A-U) GX, EX4dr sedan/2dr hardtop 100 hp (1S-U) GT4dr sedan/2dr hardtop 130 hp (4A-GE) GT-T, GT-TR4dr sedan/2dr hardtop 160 hp (3T-GTEU). For the Australian Market, there were 2 models sold between 1984 and 1987: The ST141 with a 2-litre 2S-C and the RT142, fitted with a 2.4-litre fuel injected 22R-E. Both models were available in either sedan or station wagon (estate) body styles. Lower trim level vehicles such as the 'S' and 'CS' were fitted standard with a 4 speed manual transmission (optional 5 speed manual and 3/4 speed automatic). The higher trim levels were the 'CSX' and 'Avante' models.

For the Japanese market only, the 4-door wagon (called "Van") was available with a 1.5-litre 5K-J petrol engine, a 1.6-litre 12T-J petrol engine or a 1.8-litre 1C diesel engine. The petrol engines had either a 4-speed manual or a 3-speed automatic gearbox but the diesel engine had a 5-speed manual gearbox. Some wagons had 4 doors but no rear seat.

1983 Corona T140 coupe

1983–1985 Corona (ST141) S station wagon (left) and 1985-1987 Toyota Corona (ST141) CS sedan (right) (Australia)

Toyota Corona 2000 GT Twin Cam (RT140, Japan)

1983–1984 Toyota Corona (ST141) CSX sedan (Australia)

1984–1987 Toyota Corona Avante (RT142) sedan (Australia)

Taxi

Seventh generation

Production	1982.01—1998.04^[8]
Assembly	Toyota City, Japan
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FR layout
Engine	1.8 L 2Y-P LPG I4 1.8 L 1C diesel I4 2.0 L 2C diesel I4
Width	1,600 mm (63.0 in)

The special bodied taxi version was a spinoff of the T140, used specially as taxicabs in Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Panama and Singapore. It was first introduced with the 1.8-litre 1C diesel engine in January 1982 (CT140). In September an 1.8-litre LPG version (YT140) was added to the lineup. In addition to getting a new rear end and a taller, more upright roof line for a more comfortable rear seat, alterations were also made to the headlights and grille. In December 1986 the car underwent a light facelift, and the diesel option was upgraded to the 2-litre 2C version (CT141).

The car was unavailable in the mainstream market. After November 1991, the diesel option was no longer available. Production only came to an end in April 1998. The car was popular initially, but lost popularity when the Comfort was introduced. Most countries have since replaced the CT141/YT140 with newer vehicles - Macau and Pakistan are among the few countries still using it on a regular basis.

CT141 Taxi side view

CT141 rear view

T150, T160 series

Eighth generation

Also called	Toyota Carina II (Europe)
Production	Jan 1983—Dec 1987
Assembly	Toyota City, Japan Thames, New Zealand
Body style	4-door sedan 4-door hardtop 5-door liftback 2-door coupe
Layout	FF layout

The Corona was eventually dropped in Australia in favor of the larger Camry, but in New Zealand, Toyota continued to offer versions of the Corona, assembled locally at Toyota's plant in Thames, New Zealand. Later, Toyota New Zealand followed Australia's lead and dropped the Corona, instead marketing the Australian-built Camry as its offering in the mid-size segment of the market.

Toyota's large family car lineup in Europe was quite confusing when looking over the past 25 years. The 1970 and 1981 Carina models were sold in most of Europe, but in 1984 they were replaced with the "Carina II" — which was really the 1983 model Corona as sold in Japan with alterations to the headlights, grille and trim.

T170 series

Ninth generation

Also called	Toyota Carina II (Europe)
Production	Dec 1987—May 1992
Assembly	Toyota City, Japan Thames, New Zealand Jhongli, Taiwan^[9]
Body style	4-door sedan 2-door coupe 5-door liftback 5-door station wagon
Layout	FF layout
Engine	1.5 L 3E OHC I4 (Van) 1.5 L 5A-F/5A-FE DOHC I4 1.6 L 4A-FE DOHC I4 1.8 L 1S-iLU DOHC I4 1.8 L 4S-FE DOHC I4 2.0 L 3S-FE DOHC I4 2.0 L 3S-GE DOHC I4 2.0 L 2C diesel I4
Width	1,700 mm (66.9 in)

The Corona eventually faced competition from the smaller Toyota Carina as that model grew in size. Because of Japanese taxation laws, both models got to the maximum 1,700 mm (66.9 in) permitted for a lower tax bracket, and in the 1980s and early 1990s, they were the same size. A Corona coupé was spun off in the mid-1980s. It was based on the 4th Generation Celica notchback Coupe, but with fixed headlights instead of retractable.

The Corona T170 Series was launched in Japan in December 1987 which in 1988 became new Carina II in Europe.

Logo of Toyota Corona from a 1991 T170 series in Dhaka.

T190 series

Main article: Toyota Corona T190

Tenth generation

Also called	Toyota Corona Exsior Toyota Corona Absolute Toyota Carina E
Production	Mar 1992—1998
Assembly	Toyota City, Japan Burnaston, Derbyshire, England Thames, New Zealand Jakarta, Indonesia
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door liftback 5-door station wagon
Layout	FR layout FF layout
Engine	2.0L I4 3S-GE(GT-i) 2.0L I4 3S-FE 1.8L I4 4S-FE 1.8L I4 7A-FE 1.6L I4 2.0L I4 Diesel 2C
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Related	Toyota Caldina

Introduced in March 1992 the new Corona made its European debut at Geneva Auto Show as Carina E, which replaced the Carina II. The Carina E was built at Toyota's factory in Burnaston, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom. The UK-produced Carina E was notorious for having some parts of slightly lower quality than the ones produced in Japan.

Toyota Corona Absolute 2.0 G ST191

This generation of Corona was called Corona Absolute in Indonesia, or Corona Exsior in the Philippines, Thailand and Taiwan. Generally the Carina E was offered in XL and GL trim levels, but in UK they were marketed as S, GS, CD, and CDX. The high performance GT-i with 3S-GE engine was offered in small numbers in certain European countries.

The T190 is the last Corona for most export markets, trim levels are XL, GX, and GLi with 1.6, 1.8, or 2.0 litre four-cylinder engines. It was also sold in New Zealand, but not Australia. Engines were the same as the Toyota Carina E, except there was no diesel variant. The station wagon variant was a badge-engineered Toyota Caldina.

In the Philippines, the Corona was only available with the 2.0 litre I4 3S-FE engine throughout its production from 1993-1998. Early examples of the Corona T190 (ST191) looks similar to the 1992 Japanese spec model. It only has the 2.0 EX Saloon variant, with a choice of a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission. The 1995 model has the facelifted exterior, having the front and rear bumpers with the black trim, and the standard 3 piece rear spoiler. The Exsior was introduced in 1996, this time with extended bumpers and red/amber taillights and garnish. Another variant of the Corona Exsior was the LE, which had genuine leather seats, faux dash wood panel, and electronic air purifier/ionizer as standard equipment. It was eventually replaced in 1998 with the Toyota Camry 2.2.

The five-door model was called the Corona SF in Japan, while the station wagon had become a separate line there, from 1993, called the Toyota Caldina. Production in Japan ended in 1995, but in Europe and South East Asia it lasted until 1997.

T210 series

Eleventh generation

Production	1996—2001
Assembly	Toyota City, Japan
Successor	Toyota Premio
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout
Engine	2.0L I4 3S-FE 1.8L I4 7A-FE 1.6L I4 4A-FE 2.0L 87 hp (65 kW) I4 2C-T diesel until 1998 2.2L 92 hp (69 kW) I4 3C-T diesel 1998 onwards
Related	Toyota Caldina Toyota Carina

A final eleventh generation was built between 1996 and 2001 for the Japanese home market, with one particular model called the Toyota Corona Premio that was spun off into an independent model called the Premio (coded ST210), and a related model called the Allion after 2001. The Corona Premio was offered as Base Premio, Premio E, and Premio G. Four-cylinder engine choices are 1.6 litre 4A-FE, 1.8 litre lean burn 7A-FE, and 2.0 litre 3S-FE. Diesel engines offered were 2.0 L 2C-T and later on replaced by more economical 2.2 L 3C-T. This is the last model using Corona name in Japan.

T220 series

Twelfth generation
Layout	FF layout

The T220 was built as sedan, liftback, and wagon. Only the Wagon was sold in Japan as the Caldina. The Sedan and Liftback were mainly sold in Europe as Avensis, and the lower grade model for taxi called Corona. Four-cylinder engines for the Avensis is 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 gasoline, and diesel. The Corona Taxi has turbo diesel. In South America, the Avensis is renamed Corona and powered by 2.0 litre 3S-FE engine.

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TOYOTA - LE

My first car was Toyota LE 1.6GL bearing registration No. TH 8155. I bought the car by way of a hire-purchase (HP) transaction with a local credit company which was at that time known as Malaysian Credit Finance (MCF). The total HP price was just over MYR30,000.00 payable by 60 equal monthly installments of about MYR400.00 each. That was in the late of 1984, just after I was called to the Bar and admitted as an advocate and solicitor of the High Courts of Malaya on 2nd November, 1984.

a picture of Toyota LE, mine was TH 8155

Unfortunately, I do not have any single photograph about the car in my possession. The main reason is because it was a 26 years old stories about a car which is no longer in production. The secondary reason is because the car was badly damaged after a terrific road accident at the Clove Junction of Sungai Lembing-Kuantan by pass, which caused my passenger Azman bin Hood to receive 19 stitches. Azman was the Deputy Public Prosecutor for the State of Terengganu in 1984. The accident occurred in January, 1985 and has caused the car to be declared as total loss by the adjusters.

Luckily, I still have the picture of the model from the Internet.

a similar model with my Toyota LE

I do not know what happened to the car after the accident.

Oh..., I wish if I can see the car again on the road today.