1997 Toyota Previa LX - Emina Luxury review from Australia and New Zealand
"Room for 8, but thirsty and underpowered"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The front brake discs were gone and it had a blown head gasket when we first got it. Repaired under warranty though.
Electrics are faulty - battery goes flat regularly every month or so, even though it's a brand new large battery.
Wheel bearings on both front wheels needed replacing under warranty.
Surprisingly unreliable for a Toyota.
General comments?
Excellent for space and comfort, but very thirsty and way underpowered. Should be a 3 litre.
Does only 6-7km per litre round town, and struggles on hills, though great cruising on flat roads.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 89000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 98000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corona |
| Date of Entry | 27th July, 2006 |