1985 Toyota Van LE review from North America
"Best van ever made!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Exhaust pipes replaced, alternator replaced 4 times, power steering pump and lines replaced, radiator boiled and reinstalled but overall cheap and easy to keep running even after 24 years.
General comments?
I love this van. It looks like nothing else on the road. Mine has the fridge/ice-maker in the front console, front and rear a/c and dual sunroofs. The rear sunroof is huge and my friends like to stand up and wave at people like we're in a parade. Definitely a fun car to use for camping and road trips. As a musician this vehicle allows me to haul lots of gear and people too. Not much as far as pickup or speed but it has been a great car. Bought for $1000 about 5 years ago and I put about $500 a year into it to keep it running.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 200000 miles |
| Previous car | GMC Safari |
| Date of Entry | 8th July, 2008 |