1995 Toyota Lexcen VS review from Australia and New Zealand
"A good looking vehicle that offers good motoring if regularly serviced"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil leak - rear engine seal that reappeared 10,000 km after repair.
Drive train noise - A persistent whining sound that becomes worse in 3rd gear. Currently being checked.
Poor fuel economy - 14L/100k city (no lead-foot), good country 8/100.
Water leak in the boot - The rear side window rubber (between C & D pillars) was the culprit. Removing the interior trim around the window revealed the seal around the window/rubber had perished with age and was letting water in above the wheel well. Application of silicon fixed the problem.
Black rubber window seal (front passenger) - Located between the top of the interior door trim and the window glass separated from the door trim.
Water pump bearing - Became very noisy and was recently replaced.
General comments?
Although it has a Toyota badge, the GMH characteristics cannot be taken away from this vehicle.
High Km when purchased. However it had been serviced IAW logbook and was a one owner.
The auto transmission and motor are still in good shape.
I have recently fitted FE2 suspension, low profile tyres and mags. This has improved suspension characteristics, especially when cornering.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 189000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 220000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden VL Commodore |
| Date of Entry | 10th January, 2002 |