1995 Toyota Carina Executive review from UK and Ireland
"Reliable, safe and comfortable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Interior is irritating to clean, too many small areas unreachable by a vacuum cleaner. Seat material is also a real dust attractor.
Power aerial gets stuck occasionally during the winter.
Headlight washers break off in car wash quite frequently, so try and find a bumper with washers built in. (in later models, this is standard)
General comments?
Gearbox slightly weird, not as solid as I would like.
Performance is excellent, engine can be a little loud past 5000 RPM.
The rear spoiler is a definite must, as the car does not look as impressive without it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0i Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 62000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 112000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda 626 |
| Date of Entry | 3rd July, 2001 |