1982 Toyota Corolla SR5 Junkyard Find 

These were uber reliable, we had one as a shop car, but the one we had was a 1981. My neighbor bought it from his girlfriend's father (who hated him) for $300. It ran great, easy to drive and great on fuel. Yes, 1982 for a "C" for the 10th of the VIN #. Same length of VINs since 1981, and we still have 17 digit VINs today on 2020 model year vehicles. Look at that mileage and you'll know why the Japanese kicked our asses with small cars. An '82 small car from the Big 3 wouldn't have gone that long. No, I don't think that graphics setup is original. The 3TC is a 1.8L. If you look closely right next to where you saw 108 cubic inches, you'll see where it says "Engine Family". In that mix of letters and numbers, you'll find 1.8. That is 1.8L.

I am one those people who like the old school imports

I had a 1980 Toyota Corolla - same color - same liftback. Got it in high school ('83) from my Aunt. No sunroof. You just can't believe how reliable it was...only problem was me...and Lord knows how ROUGH I was on her! Should be the 3T-C (same). Such memories. Yeah...thanks for the video...happen to show up...memories...thanks...

Awww...this makes me miss my '80 SR5 hatchback stick my sister sold to me for $100 and it ran like a champ for years! I had so much fun and I never babied it. Started every single time. When you popped the roof I remembered that handle thing! I appreciated this video, thanks!

Nothing wrong with throwing an import in just to have a change I’ll watch your videos regardless P.s just ignore the Toyota badge and name lol

Oh!, what a feeling, TOYOTA

My 1st car was a 83 corolla. My family had two that went over 400,000 miles.

If it’s old, it’s gold. 245k !, take that Ford and Chevy. Thank you for the imports. It’s all good

Cool car but nothing I would go nuts over lol thanks for sharing Benny 👍

Ok the car earned my respect as soon as you opened the door and it didnt have a stupid frame around the window. Cool car I say

Whoa, a Corolla Liftback, them SR5 can be zippy, this video is def a classic from Japan, I need to subscribe to your "Special" section, for reals. My Sisters 1st car was this Corolla but in Wagon form. she had it for Senior H.S. year til 4 or 5 years later and she got married and sold it. Thanks for the upload, always looking for Buicks & Toyotas.

Almost 247000 miles.Low miles for that Generation of Corolla.Thanks for showing it.

I love old school imports bro. And yes the vin number is long. Most cars have 17 numbers and letters ( mixed digits) I’ve got a 1997 Toyota Tercel. 324 k miles and still riding strong. Never ever let me down and I’ve owned her for 4 years. Looks decent runs fantastic. No leaks. Best of all... still has the factory installed cassette deck in her too. They don’t make cars like that no more. I’m driving my old school bucket with 300 k miles on her and I pass a 2017 Chevy surburban that’s on the side of the road stalled with his hood up. Ha ha. My Toyota eats new cars for breakfast buddy!!

I don't mind these imports bro . keep em coming

I didn’t know SR5 was even a thing back then. I like old school imports sometimes.

If its old foreign or domestic its fun to see. No unsubscribing here.

I just subscribed. Some reason I thought I already did but notice I haven't. Kept getting your vids in suggestion. I never seen a 82 version of this that wasn't already body kit the works.

Believe it or not these things were all the rage back in the day where i come from. The money some people spent to customize them was obscene. I personally was not into them but still cool to see!

Definitely a cool find!

I love the old Toyotas, my father had a 78 Toyota Corolla, he bought it new and I had my first accident in it on the Long Island expressway, the car was never the same after that and I felt like crap ! I would love to get my hands on another 78 Corolla, it would sure bring back a lot of good memories, except the crash .....lol

Nice! I've got an 82 Corolla Dlx with less than 100k miles original. 3SPD auto. Great car. Only problem with it is the sunroof has cancerous rust in the panel.

Nice my dad has 93 Corolla over 100k and still going. He thinks it's going to die but it won't.

All the cars in the Metroplex and we both are featuring a Corolla..what are the odds

awesome

I can appreciate all old school cars . That thing is cool because you hardly see them anymore .

A friend of mine had a Toyota Celica not a corolla but his had a sun roof and sport wheels had a lot of fun with it till we rear ended a 77 3/4 ton Chevy 4x4 truck at 60 m.p.h

Toyota Corolla’s these cars never die they shouldn’t even be in a junkyard Great gas saver 🤔 2020?

The headliner in those Japanese cars were so much better than the U.S. cars in the 70s and 80s. The domestic cars should have come with a box of safety pins from the dealer. Because you were going to need them.

Very strong engine. The Corolla Tercel had a durable engine too.

This was about as nice as they came SR5 with aluminum wheels, AC and a factory sunroof. Sure you could have gotten an automatic but I think the 5speed was more fun.

The 4 banger ripe for the pickin too..

Some imports are 😎 lookn had the hotwheel car growing up nice little ride

Lol a bonus today with 2 videos.

Cool car I like almost all older cars for me it is the muscle type cars I find a bit boring I think because they are so common at car shows and as diecast I like the regular ones

Like! Owned a corolla back in 1971.

I have one restored and am looking to modernize the Instrument cluster. Can anyone please, help with which cars/models cluster I can replace it with. Thanks

Sr5 rear Diff 😩😩😩😩 so many little accessories there make some easy money

CTC Denton Texas that's what I like to see you go bro say some real American muscle

I like old import metal!

Where did you find this 1982 sr5 gem becuz I have a 1980 same style. Would like to know where this was so hopeful I can find parts or the whole car.

Where did you find this Sr5 gem because I have a 1980 same style. Would like to know where this was so hopefully I can find parts or the whole car

Perfect candidate for a swap...

If you find an 73 Mazda I would love to 👀 it.I used to have one year's ago.if they had one there.just checking.thanks

82? The back lil window looks different

I'm surprised that engine hasn't been pulled and sup up.

The 5 speed is there for the pickin....

Where is this junk yard located? I’m looking for one!

A Sunroof there for the pickin too...

I wish I would’ve seen this sooner video by now that car is probably gone I needed some parts of of it 😢,if you come across another one please let me know I subscribe to your channel thanks.

Just subbed. I need the doors, rear lights and the hood. Where is this yard located?

I need does front corner lights Theres any chance i can get the info of the junk yard or can i make a deal with you 👍

Was it just a bit lighter on the rust, I would fix one like that. "What was that popular engine they had, sr5 or something like that. I got one in a auction and I just through a bid in to get it started and got it for a hundred bucks, towed home and went though the gas system and it was a real good runner. I drove it a while till tags were about out. Sold again to a guy who made fun of it but took him for drive and he gave me willingly three hundred and another hundred later.,

DOES IT STILL RUN

I swear I never see these. I've got a 1983 in desperate need of trim parts and I cannot find any of the correct fit.

Hey man. Nothing wrong with the old school jappas. these old toyotas with there old square shape a cool. and theyre rear wheel drive and you can make them rev like a ....... you know what.

I need parts for that car..! Where are you located? Seriously

Hey like what you doing that SR5 is a germ I had one and I totaled it would like to know where I can find this one that you found if you can tell me the junkyard that you found it at would be nice thank you

Where is this junkyard located at I really need some part from it, does someone know the name of the yard ?

I like Japanese cars too. Those were very well-built and reliable cars, but in the rust belt, they didn't last very long before they rusted to pieces

Any of those cars u filmed in the junkyard for sale? I would like to buy a classic car to restore

I love imports. Where is this junkyard located.

Had one of these back in the day....I still see it here and there she had l0w 200,s when I sold it....I'm sure she'll be on the rode for a while longer....l0l....

What's state is that u from.

I WOULD LIKE TOO BUY IT AS IS IF POSIBLE

Uno que otro video en español no estaría nada mal, saludos!

Where is this at??

I would of taken the emblems for my collection

Cool little car but so many people use them as beater car right till the end. That's what I'm doing with a 98 olds intrigue saves my classic mopars from the NJ salt brigade.

I need a tail lights!!

IS IT STILL FOR SALE

go find a lifted american truck with big tires and drive over it LOL should get 10k views man lol good video

Looks like some parts have already been pirated off of this...

TE71

What junkyard is this app what state and town right to know right back to me cuz I'm interested in that Toyota I would like to have five of them yep I might boss 1980 all of them I love 5-speed I don't want automatic I had an umbrella by produced and there but I prefer extender by speed bro get back to me where you guys located at

Is that a rear bumper or a damn diving board?🤣

Good old Corolla! Those were tough little cars. I've got one on my channel i found in the yard that had 499,000 miles!

I need parts, how do you contact me? help

I prefer american, but I can appreciate some imports.