1984 Toyota Crown Royal Saloon 2.8L 6 cylinder

Summary:

Luxury limo

Faults:

- The alternator was burnt out due to the previous owner using jumper leads the wrong way around.

- Brakes began failing.

- Steering alignment continuous maintenance.

- Tyre wear on front wheels.

- Sun damage on paint.

- Clips on interior consoles have rotted, and once you take something off, it's hard to put it back on.

General Comments:

- The crown is the most comfortable car I've ever driven and owned; the soft suspension is amazing, I love turning corners and feeling the smooth gears click into place.

- I wish to restore the crown with a new paint job, some nice wheels and a new interior.

- Only problems with the Crown is its fuel economy, especially when I run it on premium I find it costs about $25 for a hour drive without the dual air-con system running. Nearly $100 for a full tank.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th June, 2008

1977 Toyota Crown Super Saloon 4M 2.6 Litre

Summary:

Lovely car with cooling issues

Faults:

Constant overheating problems; I've replaced the thermostat, radiator cap, hoses, water pump and I fitted a three core radiator. I even had the head rebuilt., and I still have problems.

Since the three core radiator went in, it has been much better, however she still wants to overheat.

I feel the Problem must be in the block; does ANYONE know anything about these types of problems that these engines have. I had another Crown ten years ago with the exact same problem, and I ended up replacing the engine and the problem went away. I do not want to do that again. HELP.

General Comments:

When I bought this car, the previous owner was very old and never put coolant in the car. He never drove her far.

When I got it I put in some good quality coolant and started this chain reaction; all this rust started appearing in the radiator, and it got to the point where I had to pull it out every day to flush the rust out of it, then refit it, once the rust stopped showing up. I had the system flushed and then replaced the radiator, since then no end of problems. I drove the car across three states when I picked it up, not a single problem till I put the coolant into the engine.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 1st May, 2008

19th May 2008, 02:07

At what point does it overheat? If you're driving relatively fast and then drive slowly for whatever reason (eg. highway driving to city driving) it may simply be the lack of airflow to the radiator.

What kind of head does your engine have? Aluminium or cast iron? If it has an aluminium head and has had water put in it for all these years I'd be seriously looking for a warped head. Maybe try very dilated coolant, see how the car takes it, then a bit more, then a bit more. As for the rust, I have no idea... Good luck!

15th Sep 2008, 17:17

Does it have the cooling fan shroud still attached to the radiator? If not, it could be pulling air from the sides of the radiator at lower speeds and idle. The shrouds are extremely important for low speed cooling.

1993 Toyota Crown Royal Touring 3.0 petrol

Summary:

Perfect at every angle. Strong and powerful machine, while providing a smooth quiet gliding ride

Faults:

Can't find any fault with it. Just want to recommend it to anyone out there looking for Crown / Majesta - buy it - don't contemplate.

While being a little hungry on a petrol in urban mode, this car is a perfect performer. It will reward you with a quiet, smooth and powerful drive. Powered by 2JZ-GE engine - this is an ultimate winner.

Plush velour big comfy seats, cut pile wool carpet, very spacious trunk.

General Comments:

Absolutely amazing, this car has the look and feel, the performance and comfort.

This car is like a dog. It does not surrender that easy. Doesn't matter how hard you use it - it will still deliver under pressure and remain your true friend forever. Electrics, electronics, ignition, transmission, air con; nothing is faulty and works every time you start the car.

Rating: A++. Buy it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 17th January, 2008