Toyota Carina 'E' Hatchback 1992-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    strong, reliable car, decent fuel economy on 2.0 XLD

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    long service intervals, but parts can be expensive

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    smooth ride, secure road handling

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    fairly fast for a diesel without a turbo

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very reliable. Only minor problems with mine after 16000miles

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    quite like the look, sleek rather than 'boxy'

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    a comfortable car which has adjustable back support

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    factory fitted imobiliser & alarm, central locking maybe easy to bypass

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    don't use main dealer outlets for services or repairs as they're notoriously expensive

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    no engine problems

    Other

    needs a new exhaust

    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