1982 Toyota Carina 1600 review from UK and Ireland
"Big old 4 door cruiser, good car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump started weeping not long after I got her, but I can forgive that as it was the original pump which had been there since 1982 ha ha
same goes for the shocks which I replaced, they were long overdue a change
other than that, nothing has gone wrong.
Actually, yes, the doors are prone to rust where the mirrors attach.
General comments?
I compete in Rally with a Toyota Corolla GT so I bought this Carina to recce the course before hand as mechanically it is identical to the Corolla,
same axle, suspension, brakes, etc...
I had intended to use the Carina only for this, but I have actually grown quite fond of it, she is a big old 4 door cruiser and despite her 25 year old boxy looks, she drives as good, and is as well balanced as more modern cars.
I wish Toyota still made RWD cars.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 8v petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 72000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Supra |
| Date of Entry | 23rd December, 2006 |