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Used 1986 Toyota Levin for sale
Toyota Levin AE86
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€29,800
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 5 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- Many journeys are local or relatively short: petrol can fit that use without choosing diesel just for occasional long trips.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 5 people together: the advert records 5 seats, including the driver.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 40 years old and 143,231 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
- You need servicing to fit a tight budget: Spanner estimates higher maintenance costs for this type. Get quotes for the exact engine and gearbox before committing.
- You regularly help children or passengers into the rear: fewer doors can make access awkward. Try your child seats and usual passenger routine before deciding.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
This is the mid‑80s Corolla/Levin (AE86 era) family — typically a small RWD coupe, most desirable examples having the 1.6 4A‑GE DOHC engine and a 5‑speed manual, though lower‑spec 1.3/1.5 engines exist so confirm the engine code. These cars are popular with enthusiasts and often modified for track or drift use; that keeps aftermarket parts common but means many examples have non‑standard parts or past engine swaps. Expect rust and age‑related wear to be the main issues on an unrestored 40‑year‑old car.
- Rust and repair work in sills, floor pans, inner wheelarches and the rear quarter seams — look for filler, patch panels or seam‑welding from repairs
- Engine identity and condition: confirm engine code (is it the 4A‑GE?) and do a compression/leakdown check; look for oil seepage and non‑OEM wiring or aftermarket ECU indicating swaps/tuning
- Clutch engagement and gearbox synchros — test all gears for crunching or slippage and check for oil leaks at the gearbox/diff
- Rear subframe, trailing‑arm bushings and differential mountings — worn bushes or a tired diff are common after enthusiastic use
- Brakes, steering play and shock absorber condition plus evidence of lowered suspension or coilovers (many are modified); check for uneven tyre wear and corner balancing signs
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.
Big-spec 1986 Toyota Corolla AE86 Levin TwinCam, southern registration. New NCT 20/5/2025. Tax 08/2023 (vintage tax €56 per year). Only 89k miles. Really nice car with great stance and presence on the road. Beautiful car in good overall condition with a mint shell. New yellow glass grille with grille fogs now fitted (not shown in the pictures). Built 1.6 4AGE 16v engine with uprated cams. Excellent oil pressure (holds strong at three quarters). Engine pulls very strongly with no smoke from cold and is running perfectly. 5-speed manual gearbox, smooth through all gears. This is a very lively car and not for the faint-hearted. Complete interior front and back is in very good condition with no missing or damaged plastics. Complete boot plastics with all covers. Ignition, boot and both door locks all work with the one key; everything is working as it should. The car has numerous performance and styling upgrades and must be seen to be appreciated. These cars are increasingly sought after and are appreciating in value. Price €29,800. No trades please. Appointment only. Now accepting cryptocurrency payments. Finance and warranty available. Full 100% finance can be arranged for customers in the North of Ireland and the UK only. Card machine available on site. Free nationwide delivery from our forecourt to your front door for no extra cost. Top Spec Motors, Newmarket, Co. Cork — The prestige and performance specialists.