1974 Triumph 2000 review from Australia and New Zealand
"A reliable, cost-efficient, fun vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The head gasket blew approx. 2 years ago.
The clutch has been replaced 3 times since new.
Rubber fuel lines have perished, causing engine bay fire.
There is a recurring fault with a lack of power and excessive pinking when the car is at operating temperature.
General comments?
This car has been in the family since 1982 and has 5 successive learner drivers.
It is a very good car to learn to drive in, with a short gear throw, and precise manual steering.
The exhaust note sounds brilliant through narrow town streets.
It has stood up well to "boy racer" driving, with only a worn clutch and a blown head gasket to show for it.
The exterior paint is original, with only one touch up required on the bonnet, due to the aforementioned fire.
There is a low level of noise inside the car at any speed, and this, along with the very roomy interior, makes for a very comfortable car on long trips.
It has doubled as a flat-land farm car on occasion, a duty which although the manufacturer may never have intended the car to carry out, it has handled admirably.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180530 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan 720 Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 27th January, 2003 |