Toyota Carina 'E' Saloon 1992-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What better can you buy for £2000?

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Gives 40 mpg. 67,000 miles and still with original brakes and exhaust.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Smooth, roomy family saloon with good driveability.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent balance of economy and performance.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    7 years old, 67,000 miles and still all original parts.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cracking large family car with elegant lines.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Roomy, good seats, light gears/pedals, refined.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not the type of car most thieves go for.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Expert and efficient. Only one repair job needed in over 7 years: a re-call by Toyota for suspension arms and a brakelight switch.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None - it's perfect.

    Other

    Small crack in rear exhaust section but not a problem.

    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