1993 Toyota Carina XLi review from Netherlands
"A reliable car which is nice to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought this car with a gear box that wasn't functioning quite well: sometimes it wouldn't get out of it's third gear. The dealer where I bought this car has replaced the gear box for another one.
One of my shock absorbers is leaking. I still have to get it repaired.
General comments?
This is by far the best car I have had.
This car offers a lot of space and is easy to handle.
Although the car is quite comfortable, it is not a luxury car.
In my opinion, this car is very reliable. I don't drive in it everyday and it sometimes stays parked for a week. But every time I turn on the engine it runs smoothly. And that doesn't only count for the engine, but for the whole car.
My next car will probably be a Toyota Avensis.
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| What a great car! |
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| Fast four-door fun. Reliability as standard |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 136000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 153000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo 440 |
| Date of Entry | 26th September, 2004 |