Faults:

Air-con needed re-gassing.

General Comments:

I bought my 1990 Cressida GLX (MX83 Sedan) last year, from an old couple who owned it from new and serviced it regularly.

I can't heap enough praise on this car. For a car with almost 220,000km on the clock, it drives beautifully and feels very safe. It is also surprisingly quick if you need it to be.

I haven't had any problems. It also gives great fuel economy for a six (600km per 70L tank).

Nothing compares to this vehicle for build quality and little luxuries (cruise control, power assist, air-con, power everything, remote central locking, alarm and immobiliser). And the price, only (AU$2500). Perhaps the best car I've had.

She's an old dame now (17 years), but I love her and won't part with her until she dies.

Faults:

For some reason I can't get the heat as hot as it can get. This is somewhat annoying in the winter where I live.

General Comments:

I love the sound of the Straight 6 engine when I rev it up. Still sounds super-smooth and powerful.

Excellent cornering and high-speed precision, just like a luxury sport sedan should feel. Very comparable to a high-end sports car feel. It really is a 4 door Supra like people claim. I love it.

Also an excellent car for long road trips. Very roomy and quiet.

Excellent fuel economy too: I am getting about 23 MPG with premium.

This is still one of the best engineered cars of all time, thanks to Toyota.

Faults:

Electric antenna stopped working and I had to put a cheap one on to get reception.

The chrome on the wheels has started to chip off very badly, it makes the car look worn out.

The steering wheel leather has started to crack and wear out.

General Comments:

My dad gave me this car in 2002 when I went to college. It had about 150k miles on it and had sat in the garage for a few years. I cleaned it up and brought it back to life. The car looks like new and runs better than any of our other cars, even with the high miles.

My friends at school are always curious about the car since Toyota hasn't made them in over 15 years.

I am still VERY impressed with my Cressida!! It runs quiet, gets good gas mileage, is very powerful, and has lots of extra features.

I have not had any problems with it at all. It starts up every time and can go across the country effortlessly.

It now has 193k miles on it and I can't wait until it goes to 200k.

Faults:

Timing belt changed in 1994 (not really a problem)

Burned out tail-light/turn signal several times.

CD player no longer works.

General Comments:

What an excellent machine this is. It only has a few dings and scratches on it-normal wear. I bought my Cressida with 29k miles on it from the dealer after it was discontinued in 1992, all of the executives had driven it at some point in time, so I got a really good deal on this demo. But seriously-this is a really well built and engineered automobile.

For those of you not familiar with the Cressida it was the predecessor to the Lexus. Plain and simple, and it shows. It is a beautiful car and still looks quite modern in today's market. It is powerful, fast, smooth, quiet, and has every luxury option you could ever need.

I have had some minor problems with it, but nothing major like the engine or transmission. The car has 267k miles on it and runs like brand new. This is the last car I may own for quite some time...it's that good.