1993 Toyota Estima Emina 4wd review from Australia and New Zealand
"A LEMON that deserves to be used as a boat anchor"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
These cars are LEMONS. I have spent over a thousand dollars on parts in the first year I had it; sway bar mounts, tension bars, rack ends, CV joints, drive shaft, ETC ETC and NOW THE DAMN AUTOMATIC GEARBOX HAS PACKED UP!!! What a nightmare! A 'new' second hand box is $350 and get this, I can replace it and it still may not fix the problem because it may not even be the gearbox at fault - it may or may not be one or both solenoids and/or the ECU!!!
I have decided to cut my losses and scrap the car for parts, and take it as a lesson to keep away from 'modern' technology!
General comments?
Despite the attractiveness of its practicality - ie the huge amount of room inside and the comfort of the ride etc., and the reputation that Toyotas in general have, KEEP CLEAR of Estimas as you would keep clear of the plague!
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 300000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 350000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Subaru Legacy |
| Date of Entry | 29th December, 2007 |