1990 Toyota Previa LE review from North America
"Most reliable set of wheels I have ever had the pleasure of owning!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front disk brakes suffer from easy heat warping, requiring 3 change overs since new.
Heater controls burnt out at 350000 KM, now only work on 1 or 4th speed. AC bled out at 400000 KM, too costly to justify rebuild to new rules (original still used Freon)
New transmission at 390000KM, but only because we cracked it wide open on a boulder on the Trans-Canada in Northern Ontario (you got it... no dealers there!)
New starter and alternator at 420000 KM, starter need new brushes (3rd time) and the Alternator had worn out through the brass brush bearings.
New exhaust at 489000 KM (installed used one from Previa in Junk Yard that had only 115000 KM on it... way cheaper)
Some rust through on Rear Fenders where they meet Bumper mouldings... worth fixing and painting.
General comments?
Best vehicle, bar none, that we have ever owned... I expect to get many more clicks out of it in the next few years as my daughters go though University and Ski the Rockies.
I only wish that the NEW Previas that I have driven for work overseas where they are still available, would become available here in Canada!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L IL4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 5 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 490000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Cressida |
| Date of Entry | 6th January, 2003 |