Imported Previa's Estima Lucida

Advantages: diesel
Disadvantages: morre regular servicing

...oil is used but the technical literate says different? I don't know what the brake wear on the Previa is but the Lucida needs the brake pads changing every 10,000km (well my has) which is a lot more than the Galaxy. Finally, the head and head gaskets are prone to faiing if the vehicle is a high miler or driven too hard or not serviced correctly. Howver, the body work is excellent and is usually rust resistant for many years. My K reg was fine until I had a few prangs. Even so other vehicles would have crumpled but the Toyota build quality has just left a few large dents. I would certainly consider buying another or even the petrol Previa. There are now many reasonably priced examples on the market. ebay they range from around £1000 for K reg. Autotrader and locally you can pay anything up to £6000 for R reg. Generally they seem to be...

limmey 17.10.2007 (28.11.2007) · Read review
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Toyota Previa 2.4 CDX

Advantages: Spacious and comfortable.
Disadvantages: Thirsty.

...I bought my Previa as a new import in August 2002 and I've loved it from the moment I first saw it! It took me a while to get used to the automatic gearbox, but pretty soon I found it a breeze to drive, with its high-up view and power steering. I was worried that I'd struggle to park such a big car (my previous car was a Rover 416i), but I've found it OK. The secret is to reverse into the space (something which I rarely did in the Rover as the view wasn't so good). I've got three kids, plus I often do a school run with more. There is a middle row of three separate seats and two separate seats on the back row. I usually keep the centre seat on the middle row folded down, which improves the rear view (when there's no child in it, obviously!) The folded seat makes a nice tray with cupholders for the kids on either side. Even...

cazzac 21.09.2006 · Read review
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Toyota Previa 8 seater

Advantages: loads
Disadvantages: you can't say you don't have room for people that want a lift.

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joannewheldon 13.05.2006 · Read review
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Our Old Previa

Advantages: Size, space for ALL passengers, visiblity, looks.
Disadvantages: Fuel consumption, tight parking spaces

...We bought a 10 year old Previa last Easter when our oldest son came back from Oz and our middle son came home to join the youngest two! Since we wanted to go out with grandma we needed the space (5 adults and two children!). We looked at several MPV's and felt than none of the others came anywhere near the Previa for comfort or style. Looking at it, you would never know the design is as old as it is - in fact I really think it looks better than the newest one (but I also prefer classic Range Rovers to the new ones!) I have put a picture on this page:- http://www.ackworthschool.biblio.net/~administrator/16956/page1.html. In everyday use the two youngest have a row of seats each and are so happy that they can stretch out and relax. All of the seats are big and comfy and they all recline so it is possible to have a huge, almost flat area...

ackworth 28.11.2001 (29.11.2001) · Read review
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♠ Just a Fecund ♠

Advantages: Big boot, lots of space, lots of comfort.
Disadvantages: Lack of grip in cold weather, lack of ummmph when overtaking.

...♦ Introduction ♦ This review is based on my experience of owning and driving the T Spirit Previa, an MPV suitable for the fecund of society (i.e. those who have copious numbers of kids or passengers to transport). Despite its enormity and bus like vital statistics, the Spirit is reasonably car like to drive, although parking is another matter. This review may be of interest to those considering purchasing a large multi purpose vehicle from the practical perspective rather than the technical Jeremy Clarkson perspective. Just go and watch Top Gear if you want that. This model is no longer available to purchase new but used models are. ♦ Choosing the Previa ♦ When replacing our previous MPV, a Galaxy with 7 seats and no boot space, we looked at all suitable options with greater luggage space. Even with one seat...

susie191 05.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of Toyota Previa 2.4 VVT-i Automatic

Toyota, the drive of my life? Nah!

Advantages: Power steering, hidey holes, compact, fuel consumption.
Disadvantages: Drives terribly, terrible to reverse

...When an Ambulance dinted my little Renault Clio I was pleased when my insurance offered me a hire car. I was even more excited when I was told that my hire car was going to be a 1.3 automatic Toyota Yaris. It had been a long time since I had driven an automatic and I had always liked the look of the Toyota. Unfortunately, the Yaris is one of the worst new cars I have ever driven. To be fair, let us start with the good things. It looks the part in jet black and it is certainly one of the prettier compact hatchbacks available. Also, despite appearing very small, the adverts are true. It is very roomy for driver and passengers and has loads of little hidey holes and pockets. The boot room is a bit tidgy and the glovebox is tiny but the back seats collapse completely turning the Yaris into the World's smallest minivan. In regards to...

Shortsharpshock 20.08.2009 · Read review
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Toyota corolla Verso T Spirit petrol 1800 cc VVT-i

Advantages: Feels and is very reliable car, great looks,
Disadvantages: bad visibility in the rear due to small side windows

...The Toyota Verso comes in six models. Starting with the T2 the base model,T3, the TR which comes with blacked out windows, Bluetooth connection and multi CD changer, T Spirit and the sport T 180. I have the T Spirit petrol 1800 cc VVT-i, 05 reg. This vehicle hosts a varied amount of equipment, which makes it second from the top within this model range. I?ll start with the shape of the vehicle with its slick lines and up to date looks and one of the only models with roof rails. This model also has alloy wheels. One of its bad points is visibility in the rear side windows. Unlike its rivals I don?t think it looks like a MPV but more like a normal five-seated hatch back. But this is not the case as it has two very easy to fold out seats in the back, still with a bit of room for any luggage. When the seats are not in place...

markinbelv 27.06.2007 · Read review
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The new Toyota Yaris 1.3 VVT-i T3 petrol

Advantages: Amazing.. in all categories
Disadvantages: door pockets too narrow

...Back in 2006 I had left a Review on the old toyota yaris T-spirit 1.0. What can I say??? I have now upgraded to the new model and it's even better than the old one. At first I wasn't too conviced by the different shape but soon grew to love it. I call it my bubble now. I find this car excellent in all ways. I'm a driving instructor so the selling feature at the time was knowing that I would be protected by 9 airbags! And trust me ...in my job that is very reassuring. I find that the clutch control is excellent. Its very hard to stall in it. Hill starts are a breeze and being a 1.3 its very nippy and won't let you down. Vey easy to manoevre both forwards and backwards. Holds corners very well indeed! Doesn't consume a considerable amount of petrol. As my learners have said "it looks cool"! Again the driver's seat can...

lollypop9 13.04.2007 · Read review
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You're ugly, and your Mother dresses you funny

Advantages: Big genuine 7-seater. Very reliable.
Disadvantages: Very dull...and butt-ugly!

...My life seems to consist, at the moment, of reading, writing, avoiding anything that resembles real work and driving squillions of miles around Britain and France for no better reason than –BECAUSE IT’S THERE! For good or ill, I am obliged to drive a number of different vehicles on these sorties, some good, some bad and some just downright ugly. A prime example of the latter is a four-year-old Toyota Previa. 60,000 miles on the clock, an automatic gearbox and 2.4 litre petrol engine under the bonnet. Well, under the front seat actually. Being a Toyota, this bus is extremely reliable. It is also seriously boring, bloody uncomfortable and butt-ugly. OK, so I’m being subjective, but it’s my bum on the seat and the bloody thing has been parked outside my window for the past few days just…squatting there...

stevethesleeve 30.11.2001 · Read review
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2 Years with Previa

Advantages: Good Looking! Spacious and excellent choice for a family of 2-5 children
Disadvantages: Feels really big and sometimes hard to park, especially in London. The Fuel consumption is 14-15 Litres per 100km, quite greedy rider.

...less by using all sorts of tips around. but the only difference it will make is 0.2 litres. My previa consumes about 14.8 litres/100km and I've tried everything that would help to consume less. but the results was unimpressive 14.6, so that's about it. Hope you'll enjoy owning one too, so all in all I would turn down Chrysler vans for this one. Which means that i would like to kindly recommend you Toyota Previa if you're thinking of one!...

Dorjoogongor2 31.12.2003 · Read review
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