Posts tagged Toyota

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April 27, 2025 • 1989 Toyota Celica GT-R, Toyota

My 1989 Toyota Celica GT-R

After selling my BMW E30 I looked at Celicas and found this 1989 Japanese-import GT-R model for sale in the same suburb that I lived in.
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March 11, 2024 • 1989 Toyota MR2, Toyota

My first-generation Toyota MR2

I bought this car back in the 1990's. I wasn't originally looking for an MR2, but I remember them coming to my attention when I was reading a sports car...
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March 27, 2021 • Toyota, Reviews

Toyota Corolla (ZZE122R/ZZE123R) 2001-2007 Review

Basic but reliable transport. Engines have a timing chain that does not require regular replacement. Image credit: OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia...
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March 27, 2021 • Toyota, Reviews

Toyota Echo (XP10) 1999-2005 Review

Like most Toyotas, the Echo has proved to be reliable with no common mechanical problems. Common owner complaints are only heavy steering and blind spots. All...
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March 27, 2021 • Toyota, Reviews

Toyota Prius (XW20) 2003–2009) Review

The Prius and hybrid engine have proven to be reliable but not without problems like any other vehicle. If something does go wrong it can be expensive to...
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March 27, 2021 • Toyota, Reviews

Toyota Yaris (XP90) 2005-2011 Review

The Yaris is a reliable vehicle with no common mechanical problems. Some owners dislike the electronic throttle as it makes it hard to maintain speed and...
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February 19, 2020 • Magazines, Toyota

Magazine article comparing 1986 Toyota Celica and 1960's Toyota 2000GT

Another one of my favourite magazine articles is from the February/March 1986 issue of Sports Car World (Australia). For the introduction of the ST162 Toyota...
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October 9, 2019 • YouTube, Toyota

A Youtube channel that deserves to be much larger: INITIAL DWEEBS

It always intrigues me how some Youtube channels grow and some don't... Youtube algorithms work in mysterious ways. I came across a channel that has been...
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