1991 Toyota Carina XL Matchplay from UK and Ireland - Comments

The radiator developed a leak at 133000 miles.

Good fuel consumption, still proving to be very economic.

Rarely requires water or oil top up.

Good volume of space for transporting, with back seats folded down and parcel shelf removed.

Comfortable size interior and simple to drive.

However interior decor is rather bland and the seats are rather firm.

I totally agree mine runs mint being at 105 000 miles the engine is a masterpiece, it effortlessly picks speed and is quite cheap to run usually a car of this size is not capable of such performance but this one is different thumbz up.

I really love my Toyota Carina II 2.0 this car is so trustworthy, and very practical car. Here in the Philippines, where the road is not that smooth, comparing it to my other previous cars, this Carina II runs very smooth and stable. And in the highway, I can cruise this car and leave other cars. And we maintain this car with yearly rust proofing and synthetic motor oil. And this car remained like brand new condition. I got this car from my Mom, who bought it in brand new way back 1991. And right now, even this car is already 14 years in our family, we don't have any plans of selling this Carina II. Instead, we keep on buying Toyota products like their Carina E, Camry and Hi-Ace van, and they all satisfy us. I really thank Toyota for producing quality safe cars that are so reliable.

I have had a 2.0gl auto for the past year. never let me down once, but a total nightmare on petrol. must admit due a service, but on tight budget whats best I can do for least money.

I allso have a 2.0 Gli and it's a bit thirsty it goesaround 12km per litr at medium speeds and when its driven faster and at higher revs it goes down to 8-10km per litr.

But a very reliable car it's a 1991 and used to belong to my parents, but I bought it very cheap, has 275000 on the clock, but I have heard an read in this forum that its not that much.

It gets full service and the drivebelt has been changed in good time and it gets a very thin oil 5w/40 because at wintertime the valves tended to make a ticking sound, but it disappeared after the oil got changed to the thinner type.

So if you are on a tight budget its the car for you a no nonsense reliable old machine.

My father bought the Carina Matchplay brand new in 1991. He owned it for about 7 years and passed it on to me. It had it's first set of brake pads at 80,000 miles and brake shoes at 110,000 miles. I have just sold it with 207,000 miles on the clock. I serviced it regularly and it gave me an average of 40 miles to the gallon. A truly brilliant motor car.

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I have a 1991 Carina XL 2.0. A very good car and on 105,000 miles. I have noticed the clutch appears to be biting too quickly, does anyone have any ideas for me please?

I owned a 1993 K plate Carina E 1.6 saloon, and apart from being a huge car inside, it was a good car. I did little work on it, I sold it when I brought a Honda Concerto 1.6, I sold it to friends of mine, who when they took it for a MOT it passed with no faults. It now has 124000 on the clock and is still going strong, well done Toyota.