1991 Toyota Previa Consumer Reviews

What a Wonderful Car

Written by: Previa Fanatic on 04/06/2005

Vehicle

1991 Toyota Previa 2 Dr LE Passenger Van

Review

My Previa is 15 yrs old this year and it still runs like a dream. This car has not had any major mechanical issues in the entire time I have owned it. The build quality, exterior and interior fit & finish are impressive. Although my vehicle does not have AWD, with a set of Blizzaks it performs just fine.

Favorite Features

The amazing amount of room, the fold- up rear seats

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Long Lasting

Written by: Blair on 03/10/2005

Vehicle

1991 Toyota Previa 2 Dr LE Passenger Van

Review

we purchased our EG new in 91,the first yr it came out. We put 285,000 miles on it in 12 yrs. Inly shanged the timing belt. Never changed or added transmission fluid. Ran like a charm until someone rear ended and totalled us. The best vehicle we have owned. Just purchased a 93 Previa (in 2005) with 50k miles on it. Looks and smells brand new. Hope to have it another 12 yrs.

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BRING BACK THE PREVIA, PLEASE!!!

Written by: iloveprevia on 02/08/2005

Vehicle

1991 Toyota Previa 2 Dr LE Passenger Van

Review

My famiy and I bought this 91 previa at 167,000mi. It is now pushing 250,000, and has had nothing wrong with it, other than the usual wear and tear. I brag to all my SUV owner friends at the great gas mileage I get on long trips. It's great at pulling too!!! The mid-engine design gives it superb balance. We've painted it twice and is now bright orange!! Got a 99 CR-V and went on a 10 hr trip with it, and it had engine trouble, kicked myself for even doubting my van. I would never ever travel with anything else inspite of the high miles. I would trust my family to this vehicle any time!! Have been offered money for it, but I will drive it until I die!

Favorite Features

Quad seating provides super comfort. Easy truck capacity once rear seats are raised. Leg rest room for front passenger side on top of glove compartment. I love everything about this van! Whoever decided to stop making it must reconsider. Will buy newer previa before I buy any other brand new van!

Suggested Improvements

NOTHING!!!! Leave it just like it is, and make more, I love its ageless design! I'd like to see 2005 Toyota Previas out, and that's all I'll ever buy!

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Reliability Plus

Written by: J.S.Korkmat on 06/26/2004

Vehicle

1991 Toyota Previa 2 Dr LE 4WD Passenger Van

Review

Bought as program van at 29,000 and now has 198,000. Have had no mechanical problems yet. Just brakes, tires, and a master cylinder. Change oil & fluids religiously at proper times and it just keeps going. I am looking for a newer one and am keeping this one. Door hardware and radio are weak spots, and the seats are not what they could be for long trips, but this car outperforms any Bronco or Cherokee I have had in the snow, and it takes a beating and just keeps running. I maintain my cars for major mechanical failure prevention, but I use them HARD, and this one is the best by far!

Favorite Features

Reliability, utility of inside seat arrangements, towing capacity, mileage (20mpg)

Suggested Improvements

Radio, door hardware, seat comfort

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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family hauler in style

Written by: jslstoy on 02/14/2004

Vehicle

1991 Toyota Previa 2 Dr LE Passenger Van

Review

we've gone from nj to florida a few times now and all over with the entire family(grandparents included) every body loves our previa.

Favorite Features

lots of room!!!! there's not a van on the market...new or used one that is more able to carry people in comfort and goes on long trips very well

Suggested Improvements

wish they never stopped making it.. mine is all decked out with every option they ever made for it. (i work for a toyota dealer!!)

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Awesome Van

Written by: Jacksonwa on 12/29/2003

Vehicle

1991 Toyota Previa 2 Dr LE Passenger Van

Review

This van is the best trouble free car I have ever owned. You will not find salvage parts for these cars. The stereo will go out eventually but who wants cassette player anymore. If you find one, buy it, great for large family. I have the 4 captains chairs and prefer that for comfort.

Favorite Features

Comfort, reliability, 25 m.p.g.

Suggested Improvements

better stereo tuner.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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What a Van!!!

Written by: SoccerDad01 on 08/23/2003

Vehicle

1991 Toyota Previa 2 Dr Deluxe 4WD Passenger Van

Review

Wow... This van has been nothing but a gem. 252,000 miles and still going strong. We pull a 18ft. boat on our vacations with relative ease. 4 wheel drive gets us up the slickest boat ramp and the most treacherous snow covered roads when hockey season rolls around. The rear AC is fantastic.

Favorite Features

Interior room is wonderful, plenty of space for kids and all there friends and soccer/hockey equipment. Great van to tailgate out of at a game.

Suggested Improvements

We made a nice storage compartment between the front seats. We extended it rearward so that the center seats would have a place to keep their drinks. Interior lighting is a bit lame, but we've learned to do without...

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One Great Hauling Machine.

Written by: Previaman on 08/21/2003

Vehicle

1991 Toyota Previa 2 Dr LE Passenger Van

Review

No major problems, despite many long trips and grocery getting duty for many years, many long trips. Many complain about the lack of power, but hey it is a minivan not a sports car!! When is the last time you had 6 friends in your Toyota Celica, I don’t think so. Great for road trips with up to 7 people, able to hang out together. It always comes along on the camping trips, a trusted part of our gear. Have it up to 160,000 miles now, still running great, thought of getting a new vehicle but cannot beat the practicality of it. Interior design has aged well. Start it up and you are gone, you will get there.

Favorite Features

The split rear seats, easy loading in several bikes, or any other pieces of equipment that need to be moved. Rear wheel drive, great for towing. Mid-Engine design, great balanced ride, great conversation starter, no one can believe that the engine is sitting on it’s side.

Suggested Improvements

Super-charger and Manual transmission as standard. If Ford has several Minivan models why can’t Toyota? Sell both the Sienna and the Previa, let the consumer decide. Limited Slip differential, easier on rough roads. Is ok now but it would help.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Previa 1991

Written by: rvg on 08/09/2003

Vehicle

1991 Toyota Previa 2 Dr Deluxe Passenger Van

Review

Very dependable. No engine/drive problems. Radio/AC not high standard. Seeing exterior rust. 4 cylinder has drawbacks but not noticable. Overall very reliable, but newer models have better conveniences.

Favorite Features

easy to get in.

Suggested Improvements

4 door. better audio. noise reduction. more ventilation in the back.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Best Vehicle Ever Built

Written by: Previa'd on 07/30/2003

Vehicle

1991 Toyota Previa 2 Dr Deluxe Passenger Van

Review

Bought this van at 90K. BLOWN AWAY by it's reliability and build quality. 135K and no one, but no one, is taking this van from me. Over my dead body.

Favorite Features

Unbelievable Quality. Runs and drives like new at 135K.

Suggested Improvements

MPG is a tad low for today's market (18/23 city/hwy)

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