Faults:

The gear box had to be opened up when the previous owner had it repaired badly.

Couldn't find the parts anywhere but Japan, and super expensive. It was just disastrous.

General Comments:

This car looks and feels fantastic.

Mileage is great, and handles really well on long trips.

The only problem is repair and parts. The oil replacement is tricky, and parts are available nowhere but Japan.

Faults:

Nothing at all.

General Comments:

I have owed quite a few cars, but this is the best one overall I have owed.

It looks great, its just the right size.

Seriously quick and very nimble.

Doesn't like crosswinds is my only complaint.

Faults:

The only repair this vehicle has ever needed was when the top radiator tank split and needed replacing.

General Comments:

This vehicle came with adjustable gas shock absorbers, thus giving me the best of both worlds on and off road.

The engine is factory fitted with extractors, and has the 16 valve cylinder head and has since been fitted with an after market fuel injection chip. All in all quite reasonable power for a 1600cc 4 wheel drive.

Off road this car out performs all others I have driven, although the automatic transmission lacks control down hill.

Faults:

No complaints so far.

General Comments:

Bit vague in crosswinds.

2.5l motor makes it very quick.

Great off-road capability.

Tows trailers well.

Bit thirsty round town, but best at 110-120kmh on open road. Gives over 30mpg.

Faults:

Alternator bearing noisy, alternator replaced.

Air conditioning pump bearing noisy.

Clutch has slight shudder and thrust bearing need replacing.

General Comments:

I have converted this to a mostly off road vehicle, ie 50mm lift kit, new shocks and springs and snorkel.

A snorkel has been fitted and the carpets removed as they were regularly getting wet.

I have removed the two rear seats and installed a full width tool box with chains, strops and recovery gear.

I have put 31" wheels on which give it really good ground clearance.

Only negative is the lack of low down torque that only a desiel can deliver.

Value for money, this vehicle is in a league of its own when comparing where i.

Faults:

Stitching on the drivers seat and rear left seat have partially come unstitched in places.

General Comments:

This vehicle is very light and on windy days on the open road this can be felt.

A fair amount of body roll can be felt when cornering, being more noticeable when seated in the back.

The vehicle is surprisingly fast for it being a four wheel drive with a 1600 cc engine. However, it does tend to struggle up steeper hills.

The four wheel drives capabilities are good being able to handle more than what most off road amateurs can throw at it.

Overall it is a fun vehicle to drive.

Faults:

Car speakers on drivers side did not work.

General Comments:

Very light 4wd, blows around with high winds on the road and rolls too easily.

Needs more power for getting up hills.

All together a nice we 4WD good for city use and a light offroad vehicle.

Features eg air conditioning, power steering, power windows and central locking.