Toyota Carina 'E' Estate 1993-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very cheap.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Rolls a lot. Nasty on twisty roads, but then it isn't a sports car.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quick - but poor handling.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Mechanically good, but LOTS of trouble from alarm/immobiliser at 100,000.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Dull!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Large cabin. Load bay average for an estate. Noisy.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seems ok.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    n/a.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Engine main relay went at 85,000. Weird.

    Other

    Alarm/immobilizer - 5000 series - get it removed!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes