1987 Toyota Van Cargo review from North America
"One of the best-designed and engineered vehicles ever"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Misfiring/ electrical problem about 6 months after I bought it - needed a new rotor and wiring harness, although it still seems to misfire, but not too badly.
I had to replace the front brake pads last year.
The oil warning light comes on sporadically for no reason at all, but I pay no attention and just check it myself from time to time.
Right now there's a horrendous squeak coming from the bushings or torsion bar at the front right suspension, which no amount of grease or spray lubricant has managed to subdue.
Apart from that, it's miraculous. Starts immediately, even in a Calgary winter when I haven't plugged in the block heater.
General comments?
This is such a fantastic vehicle, and I hope I can keep it running forever.
I bought it for a thousand dollars from a guy who'd used it for his drywalling business, and before that it belonged to a local electrician firm - it still has their number '3' on it. I guess it's been looked after, and lord knows I look after it too.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 litre Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 283000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 301600 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda GLC |
| Date of Entry | 22nd September, 2002 |