Buying a Toyota Previa maybe.

Neil_Sedaka

Thinking of buying something like this, http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=331278

Anyone know much about the Previa? good or bad.
Been looking for an auto, diesel motor for a while now and the Previa seems to have everything I need.

Opinions please.

louie

Excelent MPV.
I have one for 5 years and is still going. Never gave me any trouble.
I am thinking of getting the new shape soon.
Just shop around you'll get it cheaper then the one in your link.

colm_mcm

It's a Toyota so it's not really gonna be a problem, just bear in mind that the fancy stereo (and satnav) that lots of previas have doesn't work over here. apart from that they're brilliant

kikel

Toyota, Can't be beaten

Neil_Sedaka

Thanks for the replies;)
Would anyone have any concerns about finding parts, panels etc? as I don't see many of them about and will most likely buy a Jap import.

Any known issues with them?
Same engine as the Camry?

Thanks.

louie

As I said above, haven't had problems with it what so ever, apart from the wippers (failed NCT) that i got from Toyota Dealer without any problems.

UK or NI scrapyards will be your best options for panel (if you ever need any) - ex. Traynors,...

As colm_mcm mentioned the radio needs to be changed if it's a Jap import as they don't really work properly. I had a Nav system in mine when bought that i couldn't get it to work - and take in considaretion that's what I do for a living (car audio and security).

colm_mcm

toyota dealers will be able to get you most of the parts you beed, and there's tonnes of Jap previas about, more than Irish models

Neil_Sedaka

Sounds good, cheers lads.