1988 Toyota Corolla Rare NZ NEW CLASSIC TOYOTA

Asking price: $2,000

Listed more than a month ago | Seller located in North Shore, Auckland ·1896 views · 47 others watchlisted

1988 Toyota Corolla Rare NZ NEW CLASSIC TOYOTA

229,500km

Hatchback

Petrol

1587cc

Manual

Number plate: NY2386

Year: 1988

Exterior colour: White

Doors: 5 door

Cylinders: 4 cylinder

Import history: NZ New

Registration expires: Jun 2026

WoF expires: Expired

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Based on 2025 UCSR rating for 89-94 models

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Description

Parting ways with my 1988 Toyota Corolla hatchback, a rare NZ new classic that's been serving reliably for many years. This 5-door hatch comes with the 1.6-litre petrol engine paired with a manual gearbox, making it cheap to run and easy to drive.

The Corolla is known for its legendary reliability, and this one has continued that tradition, running well despite its age. Being an NZ new model makes it somewhat of a rare find among classic Toyota fans, as many of these were imported.

Features:

1587cc petrol engine
5-speed manual gearbox
5-door hatchback design
5-seater configuration
NZ new (not an import)

This classic Corolla shows why Toyotas are known for lasting - simple, practical, and built tough. With its boxy 80s styling and mechanical simplicity, it would make a good first car, a budget-friendly runabout, or a project for someone looking to restore a piece of Toyota history.

If you're interested or have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Bought for a project but I have no time and space!

Need some rust repair as per Photo! Engine & Trans was running OK! This is Cabrurator engine! Rare Nz NEw! Need a new battery! Wof Expired & Rego on Hold! Offer ME!

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Hi there I won your listing of the Audi a4, are u able to put your phone number down or email please so I can get in touch about coming to get the car ? Thanks gabrielandmaaia (2) • 11:45 pm, Thu, 18 Dec
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Pretty far gone + no wof and rego on hold. Want to relist for closer to $500? briangb (127) • 8:10 pm, Mon, 22 Dec
fish1963
Why is it Rare? I have 4 of them. fish1963 (523) • 5:55 pm, Thu, 25 Dec
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Hii if you cant sell this car for a do upper which requires considerable work, would you consider selling parts such as headlights, tail lights and bumper.Cant buy the car as such as I live in the South Island. Fish1963 if you have 4 are any of yours for parts also please. ann.arnold (58) • 10:55 am, Wed, 31 Dec
fish1963
ann.arnold i have a complete 1990 hatchback I'm going to part.won't be selling anything till i have off it what i want. fish1963 (523) • 9:38 pm, Tue, 6 Jan
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would you consider selling engine? I’m after a 4AFC engine reddco (0) • 7:35 am, Wed, 7 Jan