My Head Gasket blew at 147.000 miles.
Excellent all round bus
It has looks, comfort and bags of space
If your concerned with its only week point which is the petrol consumption, invest in a good gas conversion I now have a cruiser that has the running costs of a Mini.
Fuel consumption, you are absolutely right.
The main issue for me is how much the Previa will cost to run, that's my ONLY hurdle.
It is that huge engine allied to that petrol sipping auto-box, and of course the price we pay for that fossil fuel -it is a little frighting.
Furthermore the only other MAJOR hurdle is convincing my other half that we need a big car.
We had a 1994 GLX Previa. We didn't realise how good quality it was until after we sold it (and replaced with a rather tinny Multipla). The fuel consumption is however horrific - about 17mpg in the winter (school runs).
LPG seems sensible option or a diesel (not available in Estima gusie (only made as petrol engine).
Re the Diesel version - the only official import into the UK for the 1990 - 1998 model was the petrol Previa. There are many grey imports from Japan on UK roads which are the 2.2 litre turbo-Diesel Estima Emina and Lucida versions - 4 inches narrower and 3 inches shorter. These are 100mph capable yet return 30mpg (UK). I have had one 6 years - fantastic value.
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