2000 Toyota Previa CDX from UK and Ireland - Comments

Nothing yet.

Improved over the original model in lots of ways, but still very similar strengths and weaknesses.

The individual seats are a pain to take in and out, but the flexibility is worth it.

The interior is lower-floored, but slightly shorter due to the switch from under-floor engine and rear drive to conventional front engine and front drive, but the extra layout flexibility largely offsets this.

The handling is firmer, but actually more comfortable to ride in on fast A and B roads. Better for drivers and passengers in this respect.

It's definitely a bit faster than before, and quieter with it. In fact it almost needs an LSD as it's quite easy to break traction at the front.

The centre-mounted instruments are odd at first, but are closer to your line of sight and need less refocusing.

The new equipment is welcome (ABS, satellite navigation).

The extra sliding door is welcome, as the old model's single one could be inconvenient.

Basically the same strengths as before, but improved all round, and less of a van to drive.

Thank you for this useful information. Looking to buy a people carrier soon and with a large family this information is very useful as we can't afford to get our choice of MPV wrong. Thank you.

Very good review.

Your verdict and experience regarding the Previa has sold it for me, we need a LARGE MPV which can accommodate people in comfort, with good luggage space to boot.

We also think the Previa has great futuristic looks allied with Toyota's reliability and longevity too.

Very useful advice, I've been trolling through lots of adverts & was about to buy a Renault Espace, but after reading on here it seems Id be spending a great deal of my time in the garage! This review has changed my mind to go buy a Previa, I loved the looks, but wasn't sure about reliability until I read through all the reports here. I think the model with 2 sliding doors will suit me perfectly. Thanks very much.

Had a Previa (2001 model) for over 2years.Good load carrier and car-like to drive. I agree about the drawback concerning the removal of the seats. Chrysler do it better.

I've had reliability issues with the exhaust system i.e.Needed a revised catalytic converter (£900 approx) then One oxygen sensor (£234) four months later, another oxygen sensor (£234). I am informed by dealer that it has 4 sensors in all!! Dealership very poor in the service dept.

Would not buy another one.

I've had the 8 seater GS with petrol engine for a year now. I've taken it to the south of France and back and have had no problems whatsoever. However, my engine warning light came on shortly after getting to France and I drove it back rather nervously. I took it to a dealer to be told that the cat and all four sensors needed replacing at a probable cost of £1500. They switched the warning light off and curiously, though they did not do any work on the car, the light did not go back on again. Keen to have a second opinion I took it to my local garage - they checked the emissions and they were only slightly over the limits - some Cat Clean and £50 sorted it out. I was told that French petrol or just the very long drive might have been the cause. I love the car and will definitely have another one. One further word of warning - driver's side wiper blades are around £50 - normal generic blades won't fit - try just changing the rubber instead - my local parts shop did it for me with a pair of pliers - a much cheaper solution.