Faults:

Dash console button lights failed once - repaired under warranty.

Power steering slips a little sometimes in wet. Not a major problem.

General Comments:

The first thing that grabbed my attention when I looked at this car in the lot was its shape. I love the muscular, slightly aggressive stance of this vehicle, for what is essentially a family sedan.

Toyota refers to this model as having "the soul of a sports car" (EXIV supposedly stands for "Exciting Version") and I would almost agree.

It's got plenty of pep and handles respectably, though sometimes I feel the need for a bit more power (but then this is not a true sports car).

In terms of economy and reliability, I have no complaints. it has served me well and it still looks great even though it is nearly 10 years old.

I'd like my next car to be more sportier/more powerful still, but it will be a tough decision because I *hate* coupes; they aren't versatile enough for those of us with real-world salaries and situations.

And I've heard plenty of horror stories about the reliability of Holdens/Fords to make me wary.

Faults:

Driver's side electric window regulator broke - not cheap to fix. Nothing else.

General Comments:

Excellent all round car. Peppy engine, excellent fuel economy, easy to service.

Reasonably comfortable on long trips.

Only real criticism is excessive tyre roar on N.Z. coarse chip roads. It is due for a set of tyres and I will be looking for quieter rubber.