1976 Toyota Crown CS review from Australia and New Zealand
"A unique Japanese cruising machine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Blew up gearbox
Brake Booster failed in 1994
Interior cracks and deterioration
Rusts around back boot and window area.
General comments?
You cannot kill the motors in these cars, absolutely bullet proof.
Watch out for demon rust that attacks the window areas.
The interior is quite comfortable and feels quite cozy.
Look for a fully imported model, they are less likely to rust (due to less time sitting in yards with just undercoat for protection), also the imported auto vehicles were equipped with the Toyoglide 3-speed instead of a weak Borg Warner transmission that was probably intended for the 4 cylinder variants, not the six.
Otherwise a nice big car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1985 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6 Carburettored petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Previous car | Toyota Crown |
| Date of Entry | 23rd February, 2004 |