I've had to replace the tires over 24 times since owning this car.
I've had to replace the alternator going on 4 times since owning this car.
I've had to replace 2 tailights that burned out.
There are holes rusting in my doors.
The paint is bubbling everywhere.
The car stalls.
The car revs inexplicably.
The car shifts from neutral to drive repeatedly until the engine is warm.
I get about 10 miles to the gallon.
The dashboard is beginning to rot.
Alignment is a consistent problem (about once every other week)
This was a great car when I first bought it used. It ran fine for about 6 months and then everything started to fall apart. I'm in college so do not currently have the time or money to look for a more reliable mode of transport. I spend an average of $3000 on this car yearly. I bought this on the assumption that Toyota's are reliable. My girlfriend has a 1996 Toyota and she is already starting to experience similar problems.
>I've had to replace the tires over 24 times since owning >this car.
Huh? What the hell are you doing to them? Sounds like BS.
>I've had to replace the alternator going on 4 times since >owning this car.
Maybe if your mechanic (or yourself) did a good job the first time you wouldn't be replacing it 4 times.
>I've had to replace 2 taillights that burned out.
Wow.
>There are holes rusting in my doors.
All cars rust - especially old ones.
>The paint is bubbling everywhere.
Maybe whoever resprayed your car did a s*** job of it!
>The car stalls.
Wow - GET IT FIXED!
>The car revs inexplicably.
Huh?
>The car shifts from neutral to drive repeatedly until the engine is warm.
Fix It.
>I get about 10 miles to the gallon.
Maybe if you didn't floor it everywhere chewing up tires and wreaking your car you would get more.
>The dashboard is beginning to rot.
That's what happens when you wet it.
>Alignment is a consistent problem (about once every other week.
Maybe you should stop loading up the cars steering and putting it out of alignment.
You sound like a complete fool - seriously.
Toyotas are good cars. This one needs a little bit of attention. If your tires are wearing out that fast, get your alignment checked. $90 can save you a lot more money. If you are noticing engine problems, get it tuned by a shop. $70 can change the way you pay for gas in this car. You have the timing to thank for rough running, or a carburettor problem. Rust on a 1983 is not unexpected, especially a car from the Land of the Rising Sun, where undercoating and rust protection aren't necessary. If you think your taillights are burning out too fast, check for exposed wires that may be short-circuiting. These are all common things that you have to do on older vehicles, and regularly. Basic maintenance is cheap, and as you've found out, owners' neglect (previous and current) is expensive.
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