1996 Toyota Paseo review from North America
"Well worth the purchase"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Check engine light. Replaced oxygen sensor near the exhaust manifold myself. Car has 2 oxygen sensors.
Hard starting if not driven for 5 or more days. Replaced fuel filter, and that helped.
The revving of the engine at high speeds is a little annoying, and the ride is a little stiff, even though we replaced the shocks and struts, and have BF Goodrich touring tires on the front.
General comments?
The acceleration is very good for a car that has only a 1.5 l engine and automatic transmission. The car corners very well.
Car is very reliable and economical. Easy to replace spark plugs and wires. My mechanic said that replacing the timing belt and water pump was a breeze. Even with 146 K miles on the odometer, we would not hesitate to take it on a long road trip. Overall, we get 36 mpg on daily commutes, and over 40 mpg on highway trips. We are the 4th owner of this car, and plan to keep it well over 200 k.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 114000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 146000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 23rd July, 2006 |