1992 Toyota Previa AWD 2.4 gas from North America
Summary:
It's a tank
Faults:
Nothing critical has gone wrong with the car in my ownership.
The exhaust flexpipe needs to be replaced, and the engine will occasionally stall when in Park or Neutral.
A previous owner had to change the supplementary drive shaft, as noted on the invoice.
I can't shift into first.
And some characteristic rust around the windshield trims and wheel wells.
None of these have been an inconvenience or problem.
General Comments:
I love this vehicle, and bought it as a winter beater to pack a bunch of people and snow gear to the mountains.
I got a smokin deal, and it passed safety inspection with no problems. However I have grown to really appreciate it, and will be investing to make this THE family vehicle.
It has character, it has room, it's AWD, carries 7 quite comfortably, and has great reliability. Plus I am finding it relativity easy to tinker with.
I have put 2500kms on it during a 5 day roadtrip with no fear of breakdown or problems, and am thinking about doing a 7000km round-trip to Ontario with it this summer. I am totally comfortable that this will get us there and back with no issues.
Also the rear seats that fold flat to make a bed are a huge plus. Great for power naps on the side of the road.
The only drawback I have found is that it is a little underpowered, and one needs to plan before attempting to pass. It's not a bad skill to have anyway.
In summary... Love it...Love it... Love it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 23rd February, 2010
22nd Nov 2010, 10:25
I have a 91 Previa 5 speed that is losing clutch fluid somewhere. You mentioned your accumulator leaking. Where is it, did you replace it and how hard was the job if you did replace it?
Thanks, Andy.