This one, in this color, was the car for me growing up. I think it’s aged pretty well too, but yeah, not a lot left.

I had a boss with one. I’m sure they didn’t all reek of old cigarettes and wet dog, but it soured me on the thing.

There goes my theory that the Suzuki X90 failed because it wasn’t expensive enough.

Same with my 03 Accent. 10 years, one MAF sensor, on oil pan (my fault).

Yup, 3 door. 4th door was only added in 96 and it got this facelift in 95

It’s lighter and has a smaller frame, maybe they feel it doesn’t need the extra reinforcement to meet their safety standard.

One step beyond accident avoidance tech is accident reversal tech.

Second hand WRX wagon with a digital gram scale under the seat. Previous owner must have been a chef or something.

Agreed. Scion smacks of trying too hard, which is probably the most uncool thing of all.

“ I felt like there is enough dynamism in this vehicle that it’s not the traditional econo-box”

86≠82, but I suppose you could put the badge on it or maybe the shift knob. Is that what you meant?

My favorite part is piñata Trump skulking around in the background for this part of the ad.

All VWs are still rear engined, they’ve just flipped around the interior and lights.

I want to hear more of this guy’s analysis.

Yeah, forums are great, especially for stuff like this with not much of an aftermarket.

EGR valve, e-brake, fender replacement on one.

2TZ was pretty unique. Only minivan ever with dry-sump lubrication, and specifically designed for the Previa exclusive* “Slant-Midship” placement

*I’m counting Estima Emina/Lucida as Previas

Sort of. There’s an auxiliary oil tank under the hood with an automatic feeder on North American models, so you can also check the level on that tank under the hood. That said, the feeder system can go bad on old vans, so also checking under seat oil level is not a bad idea.

Yup. 2TZ-FE/FZE are incredibly solid. Most that die only do so because of neglect of the cooling system and the resultant overheating.

Sam Weir!