1995 Toyota Paseo

Cheap on Gas Fun To Drive

By cozy351 (GA) on Tuesday, March 19, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 200,000

Pros: "Fun to drive, great gas milage"

Cons: "No back seat worth talking about, sits really low"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"Car was given to me by neighbor after son rear ended a trailer. Nothing hurt but body work. Have changed front wheel bearings and have had some issues with the water pump. The car gets around 42MPG on the road and around 35 in town. Have a knot on back of my head from getting in and out of it and forget using the back seat unless your passengers are only 3 to 4 feet tall. Love the car, gotta paint it and do some body work but wouldn't sell this car for anything. I drive 25 miles one way to work each day and I average putting around $20.00 in the tank a week. Its just a fun car to drive and on $10.00 you can drive it all you want. Recommend getting one if you get the chance."

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great first or small family car

By bob (International) on Thursday, February 07, 2013

I owned and sold this car
Reason: couldnt afford repairs - My approximate mileage is 450,000

Pros: "fun to drive,"

Cons: "it was used by a smoker."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 6

"this car was a great car. my mom gave it to me on my 14th birthday.its been an over great car. probably not now"

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Perfect First Car

By Tori (NH) on Saturday, November 17, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 168,000

Pros: "Good gas mileage, manual transmission."

Cons: "Small back seat, poor climate control."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

First day I brough her home

"This is my first car and I absolutely love it! I find it ideal for a teenager, it gets good gas mileage, is small and it's back seat gets me out of giving rides. It gets between 31 and 44 mpg, depending on the terrain and fluids. Only problems are the dashboards lights are odd: check engine light always on, high beams light never on, brake light came on when alternator belt snapped. The fuel gauge also doesn't work, but the odometer works fine. It's one of the few manual used cars that I could find, but I didn't have to settle for it. The back seat was designed for children from its country of origin, which my friends dislike, but then again I can avoid giving rides. This car is perfect for me and I wish they were still in production."

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Very Reliable vehicle!

By sup (HI) on Monday, June 11, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 190,000

Pros: "GREAT gas mileage!, cheap to maintain"

Cons: "small for large people, low to the ground"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I purchased this vehicle 3 years ago and it has only needed few easy DIY repairs and brakes changed once. Being 6'3" and coming from a jeep cherokee before, I had to learn how to get in and out without slamming my head on it. I didn't like how low it rode to the ground but the gas mileage on it was unbelievable! Simple interior inside and could pack plenty of gear inside and outside of it for most occasions. By far the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned!"

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love this car

By juicyl (PA) on Sunday, June 10, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 150,000

Pros: "great on gas"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I have only owned my Paseo for about 1 1/2 years and I love it. I tell my husband I will drive it until it dies, I just love it that much. I have only had to make 1 small repair that cost me less than $160 and that included the price of my yearly inspection and labor. I wish they still made them!"

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Tiny but fun

By vm (CA) on Tuesday, March 27, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 180,000

Pros: "Unique, drives well, great miliage, lasts"

Cons: "Very small, they don't make them any more"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This car was old when I bought it but has lasted me very well through the years with just a couple of serious repairs. It has amazing gas mileage for such an old model and can make turns on a dime. I love driving in it, but every man who drives it complains about how small it is. If you're tall your head will hit the roof, and the backseat is only large enough for kids, or adults on a very short drive. Luckily it is just the right size for me. (I'm 5'4'') And I can always find it in the parking lot because there aren't many paseos around. Good for a single person."

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