1987 Toyota Soarer GTS review from Australia and New Zealand
"Great high performance 4 door family car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I got the car it was in a really good condition. Had minor oil leak from the transmission seal. Easily fixed by a new seal.
Engine head gasket needs replacing after about 40,0000 km.
Supercharger spool control (computer) played up a few times resetting the boost level form 10psi (standard) to 5psi (minimal in diagnostics mode)
Replaced the battery a few months ago.
Airbag suspension doesn't work - replaced by standared king springs with KYB Shocks (quoted $1900 for repair).
Parts are hard to find as its is a 4 door special edition. Although doors are changeable from the 1990 Cressida MX75.
General comments?
Great car for under $12,000.
Performance is great wiping off local Holdens (V8's).
Quite harsh when pushed. Pushed you in the seat rapidly.
Gear change is unnoticeable.
Handling with factory suspension isn't very good and body roll is quite bad.
Digital dash (with digital boost) needed replacing after 190,000.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 supercharged Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 200000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 0 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 1st September, 2002 |