1999 Toyota Picnic GLS from UK and Ireland - Comments

On delivery there was a loose earth connection on the alarm which meant it kept going off. Took the Toyota man 10 seconds to fix. Apparently the alarm is the only bit fitted in the UK...

Occasionally the radio tunes off the station...

Otherwise nothing at all. No snags, nothing.

This is an excellent car. It may look like an MPV, but it drives like a car handling well under most conditions. Narrower than most family estates, it is relatively easy to manoeuvre.

The 2.0 engine is remarkably nippy, equipment levels are good and although the seating is not as flexible as other MPVs, it still offers tons of space.

I have owned and driven, a huge variety of cars over a period of 30 years or so. I now own a Toyota Picnic and love it. The comfortable ride outstrips, most including the Jeep, Vitaras, etc. I find the power brilliant when required and the petrol consumption very pleasing. There's loads of room, and the height makes it easy on my stiff back. My next car is definitely going to be the same.

I have owned my Toyota Picnic GLS Auto since new in March 1999.

I have nothing, but praise for the car. Never had any problems. Done nearly 70,000 miles now. Still on original back tyres and brake pads.

I have owned five Toyotas now and wish Toyota still made them because I would replace it with another.

Now thinking of buying a Lexus RH400h when they come out in May/June 2005.

Similar size to Picnic, but a hybrid. Toyota reliability - I hope.

I agree totally the picnics never break down and are very comfortable they are also very easy to drive. I'm now on

100000 miles on my 1997 picnic and its still running perfectly.

I also totally agree I have a picnic on a p reg 97. it has done over 104000 miles and havant had any problems. petrol consumption is a bit high, but then it is a 2.0 litre petrol automatic. shame about the name and the shape of it could be a bit better this puts buyers off, but once owned evrybody agress it is an excellent car. interior is a bit plasticky, but it is a p reg.

I have driven a Picnic for 6 months now and it's a great car. I bought it second-hand (approx. 90,000 miles) but it still runs like new. It's a great car for me because I can take a lot of young kids to their football matches. It runs on LPG and it's remarkably economic, considering its 2.0 liter engine.

I live in The Netherlands and parking lots are usually very small so it takes some careful driving to park it.

All in all I'm a happy Picnic -driver.

I was bought a picnic by my husband to learn to drive in, naturally I was worried about the size of it but he assured me that if I had an accident it was a very safe car (twin air bags etc) I panicked and learned in a small car which was a shame as the handling of the picnic is much easier than than a small car other than parking in tight spaces it is an absolute pleasure to drive.

I have had a Picnic (excellent name for a family car) for the past 7 years - it is an R Reg. I would say it is a great car, and I too would buy another if Toyota still made them. The only problem I have is when I turn a corner, there is a knocking/grinding noise around the bottom of the steering wheel. I should get it serviced now.

I agree with you all about reliability and comfort. I drive a 98 2.2 deisel version and although not the most refined of engines it gives arround 5-8miles per gallon more than the petrol. worth considering if you do a lot of millage. I haven't serviced mine for over 30k miles, but intend to do so soon mine has had 115,000 miles of trouble free driving.

Bought my low mileage, 1 owner, ex-disability Picnic last year (2008) on ebay for the very low price of £1200 which included 1 years road tax once I re-registered it. I needed a spacious, practical car to operate my import business and it was this or another Volvo estate. I must say that the car is excellent and drives like new. Handles well. Predictable on the road. Totally reliable. Sound system handles ACDC well! :) It offers plenty of room for 6 adults, a dog, and my fishing gear. Petrol consumption can increase quickly over 70mph - but it's a 2.0 4 speed auto with overdrive and this is to be expected. First piece of Japanese crap I've bought since 1985 and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I like this car.

I have a picnic built 1999 for 6 years. We have 4 children and the car is big enough for all 6 of us. We bought a top box on the roof for extra luggage space when necessary.

I had 110000 km now and nothing has gone wrong.

The car always sleeps outside and when I wash it, it still shines like new.