1985 Toyota Van LE review from North America
"Excellent reliability and longevity"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced 1 injector at 190,000 miles.
The heater does not work.
The engine light comes on occasionally.
General comments?
This van has been driven hard since '93.
It starts like a charm in cold weather.
Minimal rust.
It bounces like crazy.
Rides well with a load.
Handles poorly on ice.
Does not leak any oil.
Does not leak any transmission fluid.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 189000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 215000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 17th January, 2002 |