1982 Toyota Cressida GL review from Australia and New Zealand
"Sports luxury bargain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
In the short time I ahve owned the car I have had to replace the following.
*Power steering pump seal
*radiator tank
*rear suspension bushes
*Shocks (had original shocks in it still, handling was like a wet sponge)
*rear brake shoes.
Electric aerial needs replacing, but I don't see the need, so does the passengers side rear window gearing (electric)
General comments?
This car is an absolute beauty, in almost show room condition, paint and Interior A1 and performance from the EFI 2.8 is grand, can be a little sluggish in the intial off the mark at times, but a very toey car. suffers under Air-con usage though.
Gearbox is very well set out, kickdown is great and changes quite smooth though sometimes likes to thump back to first under hard stop when pulled up.
Over all a very nice smooth powerful old car with all the extras for a 19 yo like myself.
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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 | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8L Inline 6 EFI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 128000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 133000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Laser |
| Date of Entry | 27th September, 2004 |