1985 Toyota Cressida GLi review from Australia and New Zealand
"A very good car for used car buyers"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air conditioner didn't work when I bought the car. Repaired by myself with a compressor from junk yard, evaporate valve was also changed due to congested. Costs $50 plus re-gas $60.
Brake locked at 240,000 Km due to dirty braking fluid. Changing the brake pump with a cost $600 by mechanical service.
Change a new muffler at $130 one week ago.
Camshaft pulley was found to be fixed in the wrong face at 250,000 Km and the timing belt was a little damaged. I think it was done by a poor technician when the timing belt was changed at 200,000 Km. Fixed the problem again by myself.
Alternator failed at 260,000 Km, bought a new one at the price $250.
General comments?
In the old age of 18, the car is still in good condition, quite reliable and comfort.
Accelerating is OK, but cannot keep up the speed at 100 Km/hr when climbing a long hillside.
I love Cressida because it is rear wheel driven, modern bodied and built in high quality. It is a before 1992 Lexus, but much cheaper, isn't it?
A big toy for me. Gives me a lot of pleasure to drive it, damage it and repair it.
I believe it will does another 100,000 Km before it really needs a sleep at the junk yard.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 5MGE V6 2.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 236000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 270000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 1st September, 2003 |