1985 Toyota Cressida GLX review from Australia and New Zealand
"Quick and comfy, with reliability to go with it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing out of the ordinary, only the things that you would expect to replace due to using the car a lot, (eg. brake discs, tires, engine belts, radiator cap, front shocks and tie rod end (only due to high mileage) changing oil at service intervals etc.)
One rear electric window switch a bit faulty.
General comments?
Nice satisfying car to drive.
Feels safe, with plenty of grunt and good handling.
Very comfortable, especially the driver's seat, and has got air con and leather seats.
But my wife tells me that when she is riding in the back seat with the kids that she slides around a bit during fast cornering.
There is also plenty of space in the cabin and the boot.
The car is automatic and is easy to drive.
Does not burn oil.
It is thirsty for petrol especially around town, though for open road driving (which we do lots of) we get around 26-27mpg.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8i DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 170000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 207000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Carina |
| Date of Entry | 11th March, 2001 |