Toyota Carina E Saloon 1.6 XLi 4d (1992/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Probably a bit lower than anticipated.
Costs
Cheap to run, but inexpensive to repair/service.
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On the road
Driving
Quite slow to kick off, but brilliantly relaxed on Motorways.
Performance
0-60 in 3 months, but at around 36-40mpg, who gives a t**s?
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Living with it
Reliability
This thing just goes and goes!
Image
Daughter reckons it's 'totally un-cool'!? (Kids... huh!)
Comfort
Typical family saloon comforts for this era!
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Security and Service
Security
Toyota fitted alarm... Very good!
Service
Toyota are pure dead brilliant! (Arnold Clark).
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
The lambda sensor went at 65k miles, £150 to renew... (needed to be a Toyota genuine part)!
Other
None... absolutely none!
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