Toyota Carina E Hatchback 1.8 GS 5d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Basic car that's excellent value for money.
Costs
MPG is 1st class, except when towing. Parts are typically expensive, but you don't need many.
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On the road
Driving
It gets me from A to B.
Performance
Apart from fuel economy, there is no performance. Buy a GTi if you want performance.
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Living with it
Reliability
Overall excellent, but I did have to replace the water pump at 70k miles.
Image
It's not Miss World.
Comfort
Good.
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Security and Service
Security
Nobody has tried to pinch it.
Service
Honest and genuine, but not cheap.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Water pump at 70k miles was unexpected. Not too expensive if you fit it yourself.
Other
Some kind lady wrote it off for me. No damage to the internal structure.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No