1983 Toyota Crown Super review from UK and Ireland
"An old barge"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Differential replaced at 101,500 miles.
Alternator failed at 110,000.
Heater fan was always temperamental, but I never got round to fixing that.
Rust finally got a hold of this car and I had to scrap it.
General comments?
The Crown is a very large, luxurious car with all the bells and whistles inside.
Fuel economy was poor. 23mpg if you're lucky.
The car accelerated very well and was great for long motorway trips. Its handling was appalling sloppy though, or even scary!
The ultra-soft suspension just conspired to make you sea-sick. I guess you could say it had character, though.
Where are have they all gone?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Straight 6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 79000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 135000 miles |
| Previous car | Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint |
| Date of Entry | 24th August, 2003 |