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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1993 Previa, so we've included reviews for other years of the Previa since its last redesign.
Wish They Still Made Em
Little Ol Me, 02/05/2010
1993 Toyota Previa Deluxe All-Trac 3dr Minivan AWD
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
This van is the best I have ever owned, and I have gone through five different vans! I have three kids and as another person wrote- the interior holds up magnificently! The only thing I would change about the interior is I would put a better console in the front for soda/ etc. The one on the floor is a little low. A store bought one suffices. I LOVE the seats and how they recline, slide back and forth, turn all the way around and LOCK IN PLACE! I love it! Love it! I love all the room there is when you pack the back seats up and I love that I never have to remove them from the van. It is SO simple! I have not put any money into this van other than maintenance.
The Matriarch
otterkin, 11/15/2013
1992 Toyota Previa LE 3dr Minivan
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
This is a fantastic van. My family bought the car used in 1995, and I inherited it as my first car after high school. It took us cross-country 3 times and up and down both coasts. Unfortunately, it just blew a head gasket at over 300,000 miles. I don't have the money to rebuild the engine, so this Previa's days are done. :-( The Previa always had some electrical problems with the interior lights and the moonroof, but those were minor. Other then a repair bill of 3,000 in 2003 I believe, it's been low-maintenance. Truly a spectacular car.
350,000 and just needed work
mama1948, 08/02/2008
1992 Toyota Previa LE All-Trac 3dr Minivan AWD
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought the Previa because all four boys could sit in the car comfortably. Nobody's head touched the ceiling in the back. There were shoulder seat belts for three in back. The seats would fold down so the boys could nap comfortably. Its tough for a 6 foot teen ager to be comfortable sleeping sitting up. The seats folded together to make a bed. There was plenty of hauling space. I was comfortable while driving. The car was up high enough to see over most cars. I have never had any trouble driving in ice and snow. We've driven from Olympia, WA to Pasadena to watch the Huskies play in the Rose Bowl every year they played. Drove down to visit family in San Diego and Phoenix a bunch, too.
High quality vehicle
rabbit, 08/09/2009
1993 Toyota Previa LE All-Trac 3dr Minivan AWD
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Hardly spent money for repair since we purchased it in 1995. A/C freon leaked out in 2006. Radio tuner broke- down in 2008. Overall, Previa is a very refined vehicle in design and performance.
Can't beat it, my trusty friend
none, 06/11/2008
1992 Toyota Previa LE All-Trac 3dr Minivan AWD
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought this from 1st owner in 2003 with 125K miles on it. Previous owner had a 10 year/100K mile warranty on it, took it in for every hiccup, kept meticulous records on it. I instantly fell in love with it. I didn't know that it typically needs a new front differential (I have an LE AllTrac) at 130K miles. That was $2400 at the dealer to repair. Oh well, my only repair so far. This van has taken 24k miles per year with next to no problems, except brakes. They seem to wear out fast. I get fantastic gas mileage. My kids can beat it up & I don't worry. This is the true workhorse van, SUV, truck combined, and I will never part with it. I want to be buried in my Previa. LOVE YOU BABY!
235,000 and still going strong
driving mom, 10/26/2009
1993 Toyota Previa LE All-Trac 3dr Minivan AWD
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
We bought this minivan new after our previous Previa was forced off the road and rolled. 4 of us walked away with one minor cut. After that I wouldn't buy anything but another Previa. We haven't had any major repairs other than the normal maintenance. There have been so many great family memories associated with this Previa. It handles so well in our winter mountain road driving. It was the first choice for all our ski trips and forest road camping trips. We could get 4 adult sized mountain bikes and 4 adults inside, so nothing got dusty or wet on our back road trips. Love it still! This has by far been the most reliable and fun vehicle we have ever owned.
Great mileage
Dick Kimple, 02/05/2010
1992 Toyota Previa LE 3dr Minivan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought this Previa new 19 years ago. We have a second home at 9500' in Colorado and loaded it many times for the trip to the mountains. Great mileage, grate vehicle. I have taken it in to trade 3 times and the dealers don't know what they are missing. My family will park it over my grave and plant flowers in it. My son is expecting our 1st grand child and he wants it. He lives in Ft. Collins and it will make a great Colorado car. Only has 180,000 miles.
Happy Previa Owner
Gbecker, 04/19/2002
1993 Toyota Previa LE 3dr Minivan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I am happy to say that I haven't had major problems with my Previa since I bought it 1999 very dependable as for repairs the only major problem was I had to replace the a/c which cost $540 cause it was the old model of a/c (freeon) now she has 175km still going and very happy with Toyota vehicles
310,000 miles and still reliable!
WBR, 03/07/2009
1992 Toyota Previa LE All-Trac 3dr Minivan AWD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
An amazing Minivan. At over 310K, we have had only one major fix. Around 180K we had to replace the front driveshaft for a little more than $2,000. Everything else has been wear and tear: brakes, lights, lights in dash, turn signal, springs in door locks, radio, bearings in sliding door, gas shocks on the back hatch, recharging the A/C. We have gone on numerous long, long trips. It's always reliable and safe. Great visibility, drives like a nimble car and the all wheel drive has taken 6-7 skiing many times. When the ice and snow hits, we always make it to work. I bought it used after reading a Consumer Reports eval on used vans. The Previa was rated number 1. I can vouch for that now.
Toyota Previa Review
Haney, 12/23/2002
1992 Toyota Previa LE 3dr Minivan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have driven my Previa 192,000 miles in reliable comfort. This is a terrific vehicle ... too bad it isn't still being produced. I would buy another in a heartbeat. The Sienna is too low and "station wagon" like, and the Sequoia is a bus.
Reliable and Fun
Lee, 07/22/2009
1993 Toyota Previa LE 3dr Minivan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new in Oct. 1992. The only services required are tires, wiper blades, brakes, battery, air filter, oil and filter. I also had a 60K service at 10 years and asked them to change all the hoses. 17 years, AC is still going strong without any service. Plenty of interior space and leg space. Only complaint is when fully loaded, it becomes sluggish - after all this is a V4.
The right car for the job
sagi, 12/05/2002
1993 Toyota Previa Deluxe 3dr Minivan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've had the car for 6 years as the main family car. I don't want a new one since my 3 kids are making a mess out of everything and that way I don't even care if it gets dinged. It performs so well I don't feel the need to buy a new van (even though this one is 10-year old). The brakes are a chronic problem, I have to put in $500/year to fix them. Had to replace the starter twice. Otherwise no problems.
excellent vehicle
mike pizziferro, 03/04/2010
1992 Toyota Previa LE 3dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Probably the most reliable vehicle ever made by Toyota. Had this car for 8+ years never a problem or complaint just routine maintenance. 170,000 miles and going strong.
Versitile van
SC Coupe, 02/08/2003
1992 Toyota Previa LE All-Trac 3dr Minivan AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have gotten pretty familiar with my Previa over the last 200,000 miles. With its Alltrac feature is has taken me past innumerable SUVs which were in the ditch. I have taken it on sailboarding trips, put in an elevated sleeping area, and felt comfortable as I snooped the night away. It is truely cavernous, and the leg room is like nothing I have seen in any other vehicle.
1993 Toyota Previn Van rear wheel drive
hank, 10/01/2015
1993 Toyota Previa Deluxe 3dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love this car ,I bought it new in1993 and it has 405000miles.
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Previa
Brm, 11/14/2003
1992 Toyota Previa LE All-Trac 3dr Minivan AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After 190,000 miles still runs well. Interior is in great condition considering raising 2 kids during this time and hauling tons of gear on hunting and fishing trips. Still have the same muffler and tail pipe. Did replace manafold and front bearings. Other than that all routine maintenance. Great vehicle AWD Sienna is close but not the same interior quality.
It's Been a Pleasure
dbatten, 06/29/2005
1992 Toyota Previa Deluxe 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just recently sold my Previa that I had for the last six years and when the new owner drove it away I actually felt guilty. It was like I had betrayed an old friend that had looked after me time and again but had asked next to nothing in return. This van is large, with a 4 cyl engine that seems like a 6 cyl with excellent fuel economy. Some say that the 2.4 liter motor is one of the most reliable made by any manufacturer. I can't argue. My family grew up in this van and the kids still didn't want me to sell it but basically this van outlived me. I'll miss it. Oh yeah! Guess what the new owner was driving when he came and bought the van from me? A '91 Previa. Enough said.
Great Vehicle
neworleans_lady, 03/30/2004
1992 Toyota Previa Deluxe 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a great vehicle for 7 passengers or hauling building supplies from Home Depot. Great mileage considering size of vehicle. I wish a could buy another one today. Comfortable ride, but a bit ackward climbing out of side door since I did not have a side panel to step out on. I LOVE TOYOTAS. They give my the best car for MY money.
Excellent Machine
Will Hodg, 06/30/2004
1992 Toyota Previa LE 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought a 93 Previa LE in 1996 with 40K. I put over 200K on it in 8 years. Always was a dependable vehicle and I worked it pretty hard - carried heavy equipment durnig the week and Boy Scouts on weekends. She still runs good but had a mishap and have had to retire it. Just replaced with a 1992 Previa with only 105K, which speaks to my confidence in this fine Toyota product.
Previa Van
Joe Camarda, 07/14/2004
1992 Toyota Previa Deluxe All-Trac 3dr Minivan AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has been exceptionally reliable and versatile. The interior space has served my family and I wonderfully as both a people mover and a utility vehicle. Many routine maintainance requirements like timing belts and CV boots are not applicable on this vehicle. Brilliantly designed for economically minded individuals.
my prev !
tm, 01/01/2005
1992 Toyota Previa LE All-Trac 3dr Minivan AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my previa from the dealership i worked for. Not realizing that I bought the the best vehicle i ever owned!!! I have over 200,000 miles on it now and would not part with it. Now I work at a Lexus dealer and have a LS400 and a RX300 but still won't part with my Previa. Its like a old friend. In all the years I had it all it needed was a starter and brakes,lots and lots of brakes. Would drive that van across country without a blink of an eye.
Fantastic Reliability
david, 10/10/2006
1992 Toyota Previa LE 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased car new. Wholesale rep. so put over 100,000 miles first 1 1/2 yrs. Afterwards as an artist traveling doing art show, pulling large trailer with total van weight(4300 lbs.) and trailer totalled 9300 to 9800 pounds, the Previa pulled it up the mountains of W. Virginia, Wyoming and the 8% grades ot Lake Tahoe, Ca. Now it has 473,000 miles with absolutely no engine work done except water pump, and starter. Van still does not use oil. This is a fantastic car for reliability.
Best Car I've Ever Owned
Niscoti, 10/20/2006
1992 Toyota Previa LE 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This van has taken us through several 10K+ road trips with not a single mishap. Only once did we have trouble, after 1500 miles driving across Baja California's notorious Hwy 1 (named for the 1 foot deep potholes?). O.K., new shocks. Other than a couple of tune ups, two new batteries, two sets of tires, a set of brakes, and one transmission sensor, we have never had trouble with this sweet van in the 8 years and 100,000 miles we've owned it. I bought a 1994 Previa last month to replace it because of wear and tear on the body - the locks are failing. But the "new" van just doesn't feel right. It may not be worth much at the dealer, but I just can't part with this old family friend
Solid Workhorse
bem, 04/11/2007
1992 Toyota Previa Deluxe 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I recently bought this car w/ 130,000 mi from my parents who were the original owners and took good care of it. Our first job for it was to pack it to the ceiling with our three kids and most of our belongings and use it to move from California to Maryland. It was very heavily loaded, the suspension was bottomed out for most of the trip, but we drove essentially nonstop for 4 days, at 75+mph, with absolutely no problems, and got 25 mpg to boot!
Previa rules
Mike, 06/28/2007
1992 Toyota Previa LE 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned the vehicle for 12 years. I get an honest 27 mpg on trips, (I don't keep track around town). I have had no problem with the van at all. Very low maintenance needed/given.
Previa LE Review
alien, 12/21/2002
1992 Toyota Previa LE 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This has been a reliable and convenient van for the 10 yeears I have owned it.
"Money in the Bank"
Big Mac, 05/02/2008
1992 Toyota Previa LE 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Our family purchased the 92 Previa Le, 16 yrs ago. No more hauling kids around, they all have drivers licenses. Tires, brakes, starter, battery, shocks, one of the rear a/c blowers quit, repaired it, one minor oil leak, repaired it, in 16 yrs. We have 199000 original owner miles on it. Original muffler, catalytic converter, the interior still looks brand new, garaged it, the ride is still a sweet ride! The more we hold on to this jewel, 20 mpg, seats 7 people, low cost insurance, it's like having "Money in the Bank!"
Toyota Previas Need More Respect
Al Wilson, 03/07/2018
1992 Toyota Previa Deluxe 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We've kept the car in mint condition with a lot of upgrading: Roof rack, new tires, Bluetooth, speakers. SIRIUSXM radio
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Still Going!
historybuff, 05/18/2022
updated 11/18/2022
1992 Toyota Previa Deluxe 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We purchased this car is spring of 1992. It just passed NYS inspection again this past spring (2022) and is still going strong. Engine still runs like new. My biggest problem is that you can't find parts for it anymore (including wiper blades) so I don't know how much longer I can keep it going. This car has been virtually maintenance free. It has a few minor issues like the radio and fuel gauge light are burned out. It's still fun to drive (5 speed stick) after 30 years! Thinking of selling it to someone interested in restorations.
The Silver Bullet
Makana, 01/25/2004
1993 Toyota Previa Deluxe 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had this van for 11 years and it is still jammin right along. Rust proofing is the key in Hawaii but there has been no major mechanical problem.It turns on a dime. Great viewing from all seats. I kept it so long because I love the wave shaped (or W shaped some call it dashboard. I wish all mimni SUV's ( my next car now that my kids are grown) had it. It's marvelous, feels spacious, the glove compartment could be a mini ice chest! And when i'm the passenger I rest my feet up on it, it's so perfect. Hard to clean inside of windshield, it's quite a reach but worth it. And to keep it defrosted in the rain here I had to put the air conditioner on it.
Earth to Moon
Joe DeRoma, 12/09/2006
1993 Toyota Previa LE 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has been far and away the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. It currently has 224,000 miles. The biggest repair I've had to make is replacing the distributer and spark plug wires. The thing just keeps going and going. The interior has held up remarkably well. We have 3 kids and there are no material tears or other obvious signs of wear.
Lov my Prev
sabdulrafi, 03/31/2005
1992 Toyota Previa LE 3dr Minivan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love my Previa and am really distressed about having to get a new car. In 13 years the only trouble I had was due to an additional alarm system, put on by an independent company. I like feeling as though I am driving a car, even though without the seats my van is huge. I have moved my entire household save the fridge. It also slept five when we camped in it on a trip. I have bought new brakes twice while I had been accustomed to yearly visits in the past. I'm not sure if we were just blessed with our van or if the model is wonderful. Anyway my family has grown and it would be ecologically wasteful for me to continue in it. So it's goodbye Previa hello again Corolla.
Purrrfect Previa
D Moul, 04/14/2016
updated 04/20/2017
1993 Toyota Previa LE 3dr Minivan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The best car Toyota ever made
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I love our Previa
snahofivan, 10/11/2002
1992 Toyota Previa LE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Today we went to look at the new Sienna's and decided that there just isn't anything like the design of the 91 and later previas.Back seats fold up and away, so if you need to haul something on a moment's notice, you don't have to figure out what to do with the seats when you take them out. Middle seats swivel giving more flexibility. Yahoo has a great Previa chatroom. Potential buyers should check it out.
Great Van at any age.
paul belanger, 11/21/2005
1992 Toyota Previa Deluxe 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought this vehicle because we had our second child, and traded in our 95 corolla for it and never regretted it once. It has never let us down once. Now that it is 14 years old we still drove it 14 hours to North Carolina from Ontario Canada. The first day over 9 hours straight without a worry. We are now considering a new van but we are having a hard time with letting go of this one.
Still driving it
RPDQ, 09/07/2007
1992 Toyota Previa Deluxe 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Vehicle only required minor wear and tear maintenance over the years. The air conditioner went out 3 years ago. Just replaced the catalytic converter and the exhaust past that point. Very reliable even in cold regions. Still get 21 MPG city/hwy avg.
Excellent Van
Van , 07/02/2009
1993 Toyota Previa Deluxe 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this van two years ago and it has been an awesome older used vehicle. Minor maintenance no big problems. Reliable in all seasons. Great for soccer mom!!
My 1993 Previa
Chaim, 06/27/2002
1993 Toyota Previa LE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My 1993 Previa is the most reliable car that I have ever owned. It was way ahead of its time and has held up great.
Toyota
Dude, 07/08/2002
1993 Toyota Previa LE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I think that the van is nice but it could use little improvements
Our cream puff
Joan, 03/26/2008
1993 Toyota Previa LE All-Trac 3dr Minivan AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sadly we are going to replace our Toy Previo, "Gertrude" only because of her age. I am going to miss her because she rides better than the Honda we are considering. She is good looking, dependable & reliable. She has everything one could want. She has a lot of good years ahead of her.