1991 Toyota Soarer GT Limited review from Australia and New Zealand
"Fast, well appointed, and ahead of its time"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The internal driver's door handle has almost broken free from the door. This is because the doors are very heavy and while the hinges are built accordingly, the internal door handles are not.
The rear exhaust pipe mount recently broke away from the muffler, however the exhaust pipe was replaced by the previous owner who sought the cheapest (and nastiest) job around. Thus this fault is not directly attributable to the vehicle build.
General comments?
Very quick. Once those turbos spin up it launches like a rocket.
Understated yet sexy styling.
Luxurious as well as sporty.
Expensive insurance, but worth it for the sheer driving pleasure.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Twin turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 35040 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 58725 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Fairlane |
| Date of Entry | 20th August, 2004 |