Toyota Carina 'E' Saloon 1992-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent value for money, fully loaded with Air-conditioning and CD player.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    130k, eight years old, original parts, same clutch and exhaust. Fantastic!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Change tyres to 185/65, fun to drive, not boy racerish.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    1.6 litre bit sluggish uphill, 1.8 & 2.0 much better.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Extremely reliable, hardly any problems if regularly serviced.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Saloon looks good compared with other family cars of same age.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very, very comfortable and roomy, massive boot!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good standard alarm and immobiliser.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Everything covered under warranty, initially administrative problems, all well once sorted.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problems, 1.6 litre tires easily uphill.

    Other

    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