1984 Toyota Crown MS123 review from Australia and New Zealand
"Big, heavy comfortable reliable and unbeatable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing yet.
General comments?
The Crown is not a car for everyone. It's performance is steady rather than spectacular, especially around town. On the open road, it's a different animal altogether. The weight that makes itself very apparent in town becomes an ally on the highway, providing inertia that helps the car return reasonable fuel economy.
The ride in all conditions is luxurious and quiet and all Crowns, regardless of year (I've owned a few) are usually better appointed than their contemporaries. Probably the most underrated (and therefore best value) Japanese car on the road, but you need to understand them to truly appreciate them.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8Lit FI petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 204000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Integra |
| Date of Entry | 6th November, 2007 |