Faults:

Electric antenna stopped working and I had to put a cheap one on to get reception.

The chrome on the wheels has started to chip off very badly, it makes the car look worn out.

The steering wheel leather has started to crack and wear out.

General Comments:

My dad gave me this car in 2002 when I went to college. It had about 150k miles on it and had sat in the garage for a few years. I cleaned it up and brought it back to life. The car looks like new and runs better than any of our other cars, even with the high miles.

My friends at school are always curious about the car since Toyota hasn't made them in over 15 years.

I am still VERY impressed with my Cressida!! It runs quiet, gets good gas mileage, is very powerful, and has lots of extra features.

I have not had any problems with it at all. It starts up every time and can go across the country effortlessly.

It now has 193k miles on it and I can't wait until it goes to 200k.

Faults:

Timing belt changed in 1994 (not really a problem)

Burned out tail-light/turn signal several times.

CD player no longer works.

General Comments:

What an excellent machine this is. It only has a few dings and scratches on it-normal wear. I bought my Cressida with 29k miles on it from the dealer after it was discontinued in 1992, all of the executives had driven it at some point in time, so I got a really good deal on this demo. But seriously-this is a really well built and engineered automobile.

For those of you not familiar with the Cressida it was the predecessor to the Lexus. Plain and simple, and it shows. It is a beautiful car and still looks quite modern in today's market. It is powerful, fast, smooth, quiet, and has every luxury option you could ever need.

I have had some minor problems with it, but nothing major like the engine or transmission. The car has 267k miles on it and runs like brand new. This is the last car I may own for quite some time...it's that good.

Faults:

The windshield has developed a rather large crack in it, but this was fixed recently and was covered under my insurance. The replacement was perfectly done.

The leather seats have started to crack very badly. Of course this car is over 15 years old and has had a lot of use in it's life. Doesn't bother me at all, they are still very comfortable and there are no major rips...yet.

General Comments:

I never thought I would own a car with this many miles on it. I bought this Cressida "slightly used" from my local Toyota dealer as a demo car with 21k miles. I always wanted one and couldn't pass up the offer when a friend said he could get me a good deal on it. I have has this car since Christmas 1992, what an excellent Christmas present to myself!!

This vehicle redefines Toyota completely. I had a 1986 Mercedes before the Cressida, and the Cressida was actually more luxurious!! The Cressida is a true statement of Toyota reliability and luxury.

Everything you would expect from an expensive (for the time) luxury automobile can be found in a Cressida. Heated mirrors, dual power seats, cd-changer, large-powerful engine, plenty of interior room, automatic headlights, many bells and whistles... The car is ultra quiet, powerful, and is very easy to control even at the highest speeds.

The car has been in several very bad accidents and has always pulled through, I couldn't bring myself to let it go, so I always got it fixed. Same original engine and transmission from day one. The exterior still looks brand new despite all that it's been through.

I have not encountered one mechanical problem since owning it, I don't think I ever will.

I recently gave the car to my son who is in college and he loves it. He grew up in the car and now it is his. He threw on some new snowtires and the car is a tank in the snow. When his friends cars are buried or stuck in the snow, he is out driving around. It performs incredibly well in every area.

Cressida: A tank, bullet-proof, and truly a masterpiece of engineering!!