1996 Toyota Paseo 1.5 16v I-4

Summary:

Great tiny reliable car

Faults:

Has a small crack in the windshield.

OEM Cassette Player didn't work upon purchase.

General Comments:

The car has been a great little car. Its tiny and maneuverable. I love the sunroof. Its almost a little too small though for a big guy like me (6 foot, 240lbs), and the back seat is difficult for any largish person to sit in. The car has a small engine, but is geared for it. Gives me great gas mileage (30-35mpg in city).

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 26th March, 2005

1996 Toyota Paseo

Summary:

Efficient, reliable, sporty, unique auto

Faults:

Wear in drivers seat.

Extensive rust on windshield wiper arms.

Trunk hinge latch broke off.

Oil pan rust (car parked outdoors)

Catalytic converter cover fell off.

Crack in turn signal lamp letting water in (not due to accident damage)

General Comments:

I feel unique in my Paseo. There are very few around in the midwest area. This was a car purchased in the south for the first part of it's life. Since moving to the midwest that is where most of the rust problems started. I have never been stranded in this car or let down by it. Others are surprised how zippy she is!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 9th September, 2004

1996 Toyota Paseo 1.6

Summary:

Nearly 100% maintainence free for over 300,000 miles

Faults:

The left seat back has a three inch hole in the outer edge.

The car has always had a 'misfire' that only occurs once a week or so. It is like is shuts down the starts again immediately. Almost like a chug.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 21st March, 2004

27th Sep 2004, 00:19

Wow! man (or lady) you drive a lot. I thought I had a ton of miles on my 1992 Paseo. Currently have 311,400 as of 9/26/04 and have owned my vehicle for almost 13 years. I have never broken down in my car nor had to have it towed. It's a super solid, extremely reliable car. By the way, that problem you noted about the car idle which sounds like the engine is about to shut down and restarts back up... I have that problem, but I fixed it by cleaning the fuel system with some Techron additive. My belief why the problem happens has to do with dirty fuel injectors. After putting in the additive seems to have eliminated the problem. Try it yourself to see what happends...

1996 Toyota Paseo 1.8

Summary:

A terrific little car

Faults:

When I first got my car, it had a rear seal leak, but I was able to get that fixed with the warranty I purchased. My machanic said it can happen after 15,000 miles

General Comments:

It has great handling, and it is a fun little car.

It gets great gas mileage. I can get about 30-35 miles per gallon.

The back seat crowded and my brothers hit their head, but they like to scrunch down and look at the stars.

I got this car when my Nissan took a dump. When I first saw it, it looked very cute and sporty. Then when I got to drive it home, I had all the controls within reach, it was very silent and I was close to the ground.

It takes corners really well and it isn't top heavy.

I think that it is a great car, and I would recommend it as a first car.

I love my little Paseo.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 30th December, 2003

1996 Toyota Paseo 1.5

Summary:

Great car, not a family car thou

Faults:

I have never had any problems with this car. The only item I have a problem with is the center cap on the rear wheel. It makes a squeaking noise.

General Comments:

This car has been great. The only service I have done is the basic service, oil changes and brakes at 90,000. This car gets great gas mileage about 27 miles to the gallon. It get me from point A to point B. It is very reliable. Thou, the car is a dog when it comes to speed it is a great car. I firmly believe in routine service the car will last as long as you want it to. I firmly believe Kendall Motor Oil has a lot to do with the engine running great! Oil is the life of the car. The back seats are extremely uncomfortable.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 5th June, 2003