1990 Toyota Carina GL review from Finland
"A very reliable car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The clutch had to be replaced before 200 000 km.
The exhaust pipes have been replaced rather often.
There was a minor carburetor problem few years ago.
The radiator and the gas tank seem to be a bit rusty by now.
General comments?
In general, I've been very pleased with this car.
The engine seems to be still in a very good condition. However, corrosion can be a problem and I wonder what my car would look like had I not been careful in rust prevention.
In my opinion this car has also been quite comfortable and nice to drive. Fuel consumption could be worse; depends greatly on the driving style and general conditions of course, but at times it has consumed even less than 7 liters per hundred kilometers.
In all, I've been very happy with this car. The reliability has been astonishing.
Recommended reviews
| Excellent |
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| Great value for a little money |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 260000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Micra |
| Date of Entry | 14th January, 2004 |