1985 Toyota Bundera LX review from Australia and New Zealand
"Like a Hilux, unbreakable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Electric window switch gave up, easy repair by cleaning the contacts and a tube of super glue.
Front engine seal went at 220000, front axle inner seals are beginning to leak, and the alternator gave up last week.
General comments?
Don't buy a Bundera for speed or towing.
A child could do the maintenance on one of these.
This is my second Bundera and I'll be looking for a japanese import 3 litre turbo diesel when this one gives up the ghost, that could be a while.
Replace the suspension with a good quality after market and make sure it has a LSD.
These little 4x4s will go ANYWHERE with axle and gearbox breathers.
Thank you Toyota for never ever letting me down.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 22R Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 200000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 238000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Bundera |
| Date of Entry | 9th February, 2006 |