1994 Previa for sale 2.4GL Auto Petrol

August 20, 2022

I am extremely sad to say that my much loved 1994 Toyota Previa is now surplus to my requirements and I have neither the money or space to keep it going.

This car has been my life for the last 8 years and I would really like it to go to someone who can make it good or use it for parts to keep theirs going a little longer.

I have found it increasingly difficult to find genuine parts for it so I don't want it going to the scrap man if it can help others.

It runs absolutely fine and, for its age, the mileage is low (136K). The interior is mostly in good condition. The mats look a bit ropey but have done their job and kept the floor spotless. It is huge inside, I have even had full size 8ft x 4ft plywood sheets inside whilst the two rows of rear seats have been laid down. They make a good bed too!

I really wanted to make it into a camper, but we are saving for our first house and cannot justify having a second car. Because we don't yet have a house, we have no drive of our own to store it on, or garage to work out of. So I cannot even declare it sorn. Believe me, I would not be selling this if I didn't have to. But I won't let sentimentality get me carried away about its value. I know what its worth (not a lot).

For anyone still reading - the bad bits:

Paint peeling in patches all over - see pics
20mpg (if you're lucky). A full tank now gets about 280 miles, and its a big tank, I think its almost 70 litres.
The last 2 MOTs have failed it on emissions, we have changed the cat (mid section) and the rear section, serviced it properly, chucked a load of redex in etc, but it will almost certainly fail again this year. Due in September.
Springs probably not much good - too much weight carried it it for too long, I did change them a few years ago but they are going again.
Brake master cylinder has been changed (for a new one) but a slight problem remains. When creeping along in traffic, the brake pedal suddenly drops all the way then goes back to normal with one more (slightly panicked) pump. They work completely fine in normal braking though?? This is the main reason I am not happy selling is as a drivable car.
Air vents have been bashed (see pics)
Drivers side electric window sometimes pops out of its arm and falls within the door.
Last week, a local yob kindly smashed the drivers side mirror.
There is a small oil leak somewhere, I have to put a litre of oil in about every 2 to 3 months.

I do have the original radio (or logic control deck as it was called) but it currently has an aftermarket one poorly fitted, you can keep this.......aren't I nice?

I have tried to picture any damage or negative points as best as I could.

If anyone has any use for this and is willing to make me an offer for this mid-engined, rear wheel drive, 2.4l classic (ha!), please get in contact.

robertsgardening@gmail.com

Many thanks