It's old yet adequate, just like my girlfriend
The paint has faded on top.
The power antenna does not function.
A cat was ripped to shreds by fan belt, engine still purrs.
I bought it for one thousand dollars with 7 months rego.
It's cheap reliable and in near perfect condition, unlike my girlfriend.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 6th May, 2011
Fun and enjoyable driving, but too much on fuel
Worn driver's seat.
Wheel alignment slightly out of whack.
Spongy brakes.
Air conditioner has no cold air.
Stereo is a bit crackly.
Slight dent on passengers side door.
Extremely thirsty on fuel can be at 16 litres per 100.
I bought the car off an elderly man a few months ago, who advertised it as $2,300, but bargained him down to $1,000, so it ended out to be a good deal in the end.
The car runs very smoothly, although you can hear the engine, and it also handles well. Feels like you're speeding all the time, interestingly enough, although this could be a perk you get with this car.
I would like to upgrade to a GL-XI model with an 5MGE motor in it as my next car, but I would like to see if I can fall in love with this one first.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 8th December, 2010
The poor mans chick magnet
I blew the clutch at 4am New Years morning screaming through town, but I managed to replace that myself. Then I crashed it into my neighbors car for fun, and almost wrote off their car when mine just needed a new brake light.
My exhaust fell off so I had it replaced with Coby resonators to really wake the neighbors. I sold the spare wheel for a packet of cigarettes. It's been broken into twice, but that just shows you how desirable it is.
My front shocks don't work anymore as I take it off road often and ignore speed humps.
She's a mean machine and all my mates love her. It's only a 2 liter, but she's got mid range balls and really loves towing other cars or doing burn outs on the neighbors lawn.
She starts up a bit rough and really chews through the gas as it's a four speed manual, but she's strong, loud, comfortable, and very very reliable.
She doesn't use any oil and considering it's 20 years old she's running really well. I'm really glad she's a rear wheel drive as they are far more exciting to drive in the wet and on the gravel.
The Coby resonators also add that touch of masculine class.
The steering is heavy, the clutch is heavy, the gearbox is an absolute brute. This car oozes testosterone!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th April, 2004
A good bargain
Engine swapped to 1G-GTE twin-turbo due to wiring problems on the old engine. Electronics are still in proper order. It has been a great car to drive. Unbelievably low fuel consumption.
Adequate performance. Very comfortable car, spacious.A very good made of Toyota.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 2nd August, 2003
A smooth, quiet, comfortable, older car which still looks attractive
Temperature guage intermittent, but works 95% of time.
A very comfortable 19 year old vehicle which was originally purchased as my son's first vehicle. It is so easy, comfortable and quiet to drive that I have decided to keep it as a daily driver and purchase my son (still on L plates) a Corolla. Our family car is a '98 V6 Vienta VXI which whilst being smooth, powerful and quiet, it's front wheel drive does not tow as well as the Cressida. The gearing means the Cressida uses more fuel (about 12.5 to 13 Litres per 100km) than the Vienta (about 9.5 to 10 Litres per 100kms) but the Cressida's rear wheel drive permits safer easier towing.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 14th July, 2003
15th Apr 2010, 09:08
Oozes testosterone. Made me laugh.
Nice review, I want one for my first car :D.