1994 Toyota Previa Review

Best Car I Have Owned in 53 Years

Written by: Ed in Colorado on 05/06/2009

Vehicle

1994 Toyota Previa 2 Dr LE Sprchgd 4WD Passenger Van

Review

Bought new and never had a significant problem. Over 230000 miles and oil has never dropped to add between changes. Handling is better than any other minivan I have driven. I wish Toyota still sold this model in the US.

Favorite Features

Handling, reliability, mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Offer model in the US again and make a hybrid.

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Reliable friend

Written by: Rob on 03/22/2008

Vehicle

1994 Toyota Previa 2 Dr DX Passenger Van

Review

The Toyota Previa is one of the most reliable minivans ever built. Sure it's a little underpowered and has some unusual engineering. But just so reliable and great visibility from the driver's seat. The new Toyota Sienna or Honda minivans are nice. Even though I'm impressed with all of the improvements, there is something about my old Previa that I prefer over new. Mine has over 190K on the meter but has served as a work vehicle and a fully outfitted RV for almost 9 years with no problems. I do all of my own maintenance and would drive cross country tomorrow without a worry. It just doesn't break. The only problem is rust starting to form around the rear wheel wells

Favorite Features

Overall design - reliability - flip up rear seats - rear wheel drive - classic design that still looks good.

Suggested Improvements

Better looking interior fabrics.

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Great Little Van

Written by: J.R. on 05/03/2006

Vehicle

1994 Toyota Previa 2 Dr LE Passenger Van

Review

I have yet to do a major repair to this van behond replacing the starter. Consistently it has been the most reliable and least expensive to operate car we own.

Favorite Features

Ease of working on because of well thought out and phenomenal engineering.

Suggested Improvements

Too late, they don't make these any more.

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94 Previa

Written by: FashnNuggt34 on 11/11/2004

Vehicle

1994 Toyota Previa 2 Dr LE Sprchgd Passenger Van

Review

So fun! Good power, spinning seats, two sunroofs, and amazing comfort. My friends can't believe my van was designed at the same time as their Windstars that lack headrests, adjustable seats, and their first transmissions. It's really a car you can be proud of. The space is great. The fact that you don't have to remove the seats in order to create spontaneous cargo spaceis awesome

Favorite Features

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Terrific all-around flexible workhorse

Written by: Booomer1265 on 10/31/2004

Vehicle

1994 Toyota Previa 2 Dr LE 4WD Passenger Van

Review

We bought the '94 at the very beginning of the MY, paid top dollar (probably) and ALWAYS thought we made a terrific decision! The quad chairs offered outstanding comfort and tremendous flexibility. I often used the van as a small truck for mulch, etc, once loading it with three full-size (empty) pallets. I-4 engine was underpowered and also lead to less than optimal fuel economy, but small price to pay for an OUTSTANDING vehicle!

Favorite Features

Quad captains chairs (rotatable) Flip-sideways rear seats Comfortable seats on LooooooooNG trips

Suggested Improvements

Too late now, but ... Better 4-cyl or a 6 (even S/C was doggish) Second side door

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