Toyota Paseo 1.5 Si 2d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Considering the value is now approximatly between £1000 - £3000, and for cost of purchase it is excellent buy...fuel economy good if don't rev it too hard and servicing costs are not too bad either (as long as you put oil in it!)
Costs
Insurance, fuel and taxation costs are very low and therefore very good!
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On the road
Driving
Posture of the car is very good...handling is stiff enough without being too hard and the amount of wind noise is considerably less than other small coupe's on the market. Very sure footed with close wheel base and comfortable enough for medium journeys
Performance
For a 1.5 engine, it moves very well with 0-60 in 10 seconds! Good for its bhp, but then it doesn't weigh much so handling is very good too
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Living with it
Reliability
Very good… never had nay issues until i forgot to put oil in it and ran it on dry for 100 miles...not good as although worked perfect after, high revs made coarse noise!
Image
Not bad image for age, value, as mentioned before, cheaper version of Celica!
Comfort
Reasonable for short to medium journeys. Will return good mpg over distance even if does give you bad back (compromise?)
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Security and Service
Security
Never had any issues, but then it doesn't really stand out too much...looks different (little sister Celica!)
Service
Good service (had staff discount because of friend, which helps!)
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Excellent...don't forget the oil!
Other
Excellent car, especially for those younger drivers after sporty car with low costs!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes