1990 Toyota Cressida Review
Price Estimate: $4,560 - $7,390
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For sale near Duluth, GA
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Georgia
$188/mo for Cressida Base
Cressida Base
vs
$153/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
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Best Cat I Ever Owned!
4.63 out of 5 starspakamac, 01/02/2003
1990 Toyota Cressida 4dr Sedan
I bought this car as an insurance write-
off. It had been front-ended and
subsequently rebuilt. After checking
with the body shop (who supplied me
with the maintenance records from day
1) I realized theat Cressidas were
built like tanks! Controls felt like
new (35000 km on car). Nice surprise -
newer motor with 50000 km installed
when car rebuilt.
This car was to have … been just
a "beater" until we could afford
something better for wife but has
become primary transportation and will
be restored to as new over next couple
of years.
If you find a good 1998-91 Cressida at
any price, BUY IT! You won't be
disappointed.
Still one of the best for the money
5 out of 5 starsRoadWarrior06, 12/19/2006
1990 Toyota Cressida 4dr Sedan
If you eat up cars like I do driving 50k miles a year you have no business wasting big dollars on high priced new cars. Still want style and comfort, look to the Cressida - it is a poor mans Lexus and the build quality is excellent. If you can find one in good shape and take care of it, it will last 240k or more. I am getting 26 mph highway with mine which is good for a 3.0 6 cyl The … seat comfort and ride handling made a 1000 mile trip back from where I bought it seem easy. This car was way ahead of its time when it came out in 1989 and 1992 was the last year for the Cressida. The Avalon was its replacement.
Many Years of Reliability
4.75 out of 5 starscard, 03/12/2004
1990 Toyota Cressida 4dr Sedan
Bought this car new, and it has been a
pleasure to own for fourteen years.
It remains good looking to me despite
the years, and I still find it fun to
drive, as it is quiet and handles very
well. It has been very reliable, with
the possible exception of the need to
replace the air-conditioning
evaporator, although that might be
effect of the South Florida climate …
more than anything else, as I had the
same problem with several other cars I
have owned here.
I can't really bring myself to get rid
of this car.
I wish they still made them
4.5 out of 5 starsmontanawarm, 10/02/2002
1990 Toyota Cressida 4dr Sedan
Actually I own a '85 Cressida.
Purchased new from Dealer. Best car I
have ever owned, bar none. Still
driving it with 218,000 miles. Hasn't
been tuned-up in 6 years & still
running like a top. Interior, is worn
out though - Leather just does not hold-
up.If I could find another Cressida, I
would buy immediately!
1990 Cressida Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $188/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 12.5 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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