Toyota Carina E Hatchback 1.6 GLi 5d (1993/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I've had my moneys worth, 8 years no problems
Costs
Cheap to run,never does below 38 mpg per tank full, never goes wrong
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On the road
Driving
Comfortable, almost drive its self.
Performance
Not the most exciting car to drive, but if you stir it up a bit it goes ok, sounds a bit harsh at high revs, if you can keep it above 4500rpm it goes like a rocket
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Living with it
Reliability
Done 142000 miles only thing replaced are tyres and wiper blades,i change the oil and filter every 3000 miles and it just keeps on going, magic.
Image
Still looks smart when polished up, looks so much better than other makes of same age. You don't buy a carina to look cool, no street cred, but who cares when it just keeps going and going.
Comfort
Very comfortable,loads of room front and back, big boot.
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Security and Service
Security
Not been stolen yet,maybe not first choice as a gettaway car
Service
Never used dealer, only beeb to a garage once in 8years for new cam belt
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
none
Other
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