Toyota Carina 'E' Saloon 1992-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Probably a bit lower than anticipated.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Cheap to run, but inexpensive to repair/service.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Quite slow to kick off, but brilliantly relaxed on Motorways.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    0-60 in 3 months, but at around 36-40mpg, who gives a t**s?

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    This thing just goes and goes!

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Daughter reckons it's 'totally un-cool'!? (Kids... huh!)

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Typical family saloon comforts for this era!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Toyota fitted alarm... Very good!

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Toyota are pure dead brilliant! (Arnold Clark).

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    The lambda sensor went at 65k miles, £150 to renew... (needed to be a Toyota genuine part)!

    Other

    None... absolutely 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