1993 Toyota Carina E XLi Estate review from UK and Ireland
"Very reliable and economical, ideal for my job carrying samples"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Washer motor for the rear window failed, but as it's combined unit for front screen I had to get a complete unit. Covered under the waranty.
Nothing else done, except routine maintenance, beware platinum DENSO spark plugs from Toyota, they cost £12.50 each!!!
General comments?
A very reliable large roomy car.
Much more economical than handbook figures suggest, I get at least between 39/43 MPG, based on 3 years general driving and the occasional thrash to work the valves thoroughly, it really pulls well at high revs!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 26500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 76300 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz 280 TE |
| Date of Entry | 18th August, 2000 |