1977 Toyota Cressida review from Australia and New Zealand
"Worth a try"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Many head gaskets. One each year.
Radiator. Causing overheating.
Alternator.
Spark plug leads etc.
Interior falls apart.
General comments?
When running at its best it was a fantastic car. It shows good performance in straight line. However the handling leaves a lot to be desired.
The motor drinks a little, but having the car on gas helps this.
The interior of the car after many years begins to flake and fall apart. The seats tend to do the same.
It is a very solid car and offers good braking.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1977 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 320000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 385000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 28th January, 2001 |