1996 Toyota Hiace review from UK and Ireland
"Good, but not as good as they used to be"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Heater matrix has begun to leak badly - I have bypassed it to avoid a dash out job. Will leave it like that till winter.
Radiator has begun to leak, will need to be replaced.
Heater plugs are wrung off in head - probably due to muppet previous owner.
General sloppiness in steering and bushes.
General comments?
Tough and reliable van, but not as tough and reliable as the earlier pre 95 model - they are the best van ever made and will run forever. I am sorry I changed.
I work the van hard, but it does not pull as well as a Mitsubishi l400, although it is more economical.
The older model was a better built and much more substantial van mechanically - one look at the new style diff. will tell you that. The older model was more economical and never once let me down, despite getting dogs abuse.
This is a softer van and not everlasting, but will still outlast any Ford or french offering!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 d Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 148000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Hiace |
| Date of Entry | 9th July, 2006 |