Faults:

Sections of exhaust piping had to be replaced several times (not very expensive).

Rust had formed on all of the wheel wells.

General Comments:

This was a phenomenal car.

I put approximately 30,000 miles per year on this car and barely had any problems.

The gas mileage was excellent (30+ mpg city/40+ mpg highway).

I was able to reach speeds in excess of 110 mph on the highway (this is NOT recommended) without making any modifications to the car and, at one time, maintained a speed of 95 mph (also NOT recommended) for 4 hours straight without any problems whatsoever.

My baby could fly.

I have never (and I really mean never) seen a car handle better in the snow.

The car is very spacious both in the front and in the back. There isn't much room in the 'trunk' as most of the room has been allocated to the driver/passenger seating.

Faults:

Alternator had to be replaced shortly after I bought the car.

Charge light stays on for no apparent reason.

Replaced fuel filter. (really dirty.)

Stopped up catalytic converter, had to replaced.

Next to replaced is the muffler, but pipes appear to be in good shape.

General Comments:

I bought this car cheap and expected problems. When I drove it home after purchasing it it ran fine.

But gradually, after several days it was hard to start, ran poorly, lacked power and the fuel mileage suffered.

I thought it needed a new carburetor.

It turned out the catalytic converter was stopped up. As soon as I unclogged the catalytic converter and replaced the fuel filter the performance returned. Catalytic converter replaced.

It runs great now!

I had to replaced the alternator. But since I have the charge light still stays on, and I don't know why. The battery stays up and all seems to be fine.

This is my first Toyota;all my other vehicles have been GM products and I wanted to give Japanese products a try. It is amazing the body and interior is almost like new and it is 18 years old. No rust at all or faded paint.

And it runs good to be old. I am pleased with my purchase.

Faults:

Alternator went out 2 days after I got the car.

It "floods out frequently and did not get very good gas mileage for a 4 cylinder engine. It ran rough.

Turns out the spark plugs were bad. I replaced them and the wires.

That improved it greatly.

Needs exhaust system.

General Comments:

I bought this car 2 weeks ago for a mere $300.The body and interior are almost like new. It really shines up after I clean it!

I know the mileage is high--187,200 to be exact, but I have read other reviews here about them lasting much longer than this and other people talk about how great Toyotas are. This is my first Toyota. I could not resist it for the price, but of course I anticipate problems.

It now runs good and drives O.K.

It does not burn oil or transmission fluid, that is the main thing!

Faults:

Alternator went out. New one did not cost that much --$78.

I purchased new spark plugs and wires-$22.

Clicking sound can be heard when cutting the wheel.

Sometimes it is hard to start and frequently"floods out."I suspect carburetor problems.

General Comments:

I bought this beautiful car just two weeks ago for only $300!I mean, the body and trim are almost like new. No rust, dents, tears in the seats, cracks in dash, ect.After cleaning it up it shines up like a new penny!

I read the reviews here about these cars and it influenced me to buy it. I could not resist it for the price, but I did anticipate some problems.

However it burns no oil or tranny fluid;that's the main thing. The engine is clean. But it often floods out. I can go a few miles, shut it off and it will turn over, but not start. The odor of gas is strong. I think it is flooding out somehow -- but after 10 minutes it will start. This is the only problem with it right now. Wish I could fix it!

This is a real nice car and would be a pleasure to drive if I can get the problem fixed.

My local parts store told me these cars can last up to 250,000 miles and sometimes more!

I am not going to give up on it -I plan to get a good mechanic to fix it.