Toyota Carina E Saloon 1.6 GLi 4d (1993/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent value for money, fully loaded with Air-conditioning and CD player.
Costs
130k, eight years old, original parts, same clutch and exhaust. Fantastic!
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On the road
Driving
Change tyres to 185/65, fun to drive, not boy racerish.
Performance
1.6 litre bit sluggish uphill, 1.8 & 2.0 much better.
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Living with it
Reliability
Extremely reliable, hardly any problems if regularly serviced.
Image
Saloon looks good compared with other family cars of same age.
Comfort
Very, very comfortable and roomy, massive boot!
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Security and Service
Security
Good standard alarm and immobiliser.
Service
Everything covered under warranty, initially administrative problems, all well once sorted.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No problems, 1.6 litre tires easily uphill.
Other
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