1992 Toyota Previa

Pros: Smooth running, spacious, dependable.
Cons: Hard to think of any.

Having owned my Previa for over 14 years, I have enjoyed this vehicle very much. It has only 141,000 miles and been very reliable. Gas mileage still averages 17 city and 25 highway. Still has the original exhaust system and radiator. The only time I was stranded was when the positive battery cable corroded and broke off. The front struts need replacing, but it still rides nicely. The engine and transmission still purrs as if it was new. The only main item replaced was the starter. I do not have a garage and park outside on the street. It has no rust and the paint and shine still looks new.

Pros: Love the look, the comfort, the utility.
Cons: If you engine needs work it will be expensive.

We bought a used 1991 Previa in December 2004 with 118K. We drove it for about 10K before we lost compression in one cylinder. We have not been able to find a new and installed engine for less than $3000. We still owe a small amount of money on the van. Had we known how expensive it was to replace this engine we would never have purchased a used van. Love the Previa when it is running but you had better hope you don't blow a cylinder early. We are also having trouble finding honest Toyota mechanics. They all price engines and labor high and try to get us to sell them the van cheap so they can part it out. They are a bunch of vultures. I still believe Toyota makes great cars but this experience has left me frustrated.

Pros: Great in Snow, excellent ride, interior is great.
Cons: Towing up hills.

Have raised 2 kids, hauled boats, built a cottage up north and a new home. It has been a terrific vehicle with very little maintenance needed. Still have the original muffler and tailpipe. Finally breaking down and buying a new AWD Sienna. Figured the previa lasted 12 years might as well try it again. With cost of gas going up it will be better than a SUV with the same storage room. Will let you know in 12 yrs how the Sienna is doing when I am 60.