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4.7
(43 reviews)
1996 Toyota Paseo
5
72%
4
26%
3
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0%
100%
Recommend this vehicle
Value
4.9
Performance
4.6
Quality
4.8
Comfort
4.3
Reliability
4.9
Styling
4.7
1996 Paseo Overview
Among the 43 owners who provided feedback on the 1996 Toyota Paseo for Kelley Blue Book, consumer sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the vehicle. As a whole, consumers found the vehicle's reliability and value to be its strongest features and comfort to be its weakest. 31 out of 43 of owners (72% of them) rank the 1996 Paseo five out of five stars. Overall, consumers seem aligned in their opinions of the 1996 Toyota Paseo. Is it the right vehicle for for you? Check out Kelley Blue Book's consumer reviews and see for yourself.
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Positive Review

"Sweet Car, XLNT MPG, EZ to service, XLNT Quality"

36-38 on Highway, stellar reliability, fun convertible, handles excellently, FUN is the key word here . Drove it from Florida to Michigan with Zero problems. Have it up for sale, but could care less if it does not sell. I paint houses and wish my equipment would all fit in the trunk !


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1996 Paseo Reviews

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Paseo96
12/5/2022
FYI TOYOTA BEST CAR
Pros

i have 1

Cons

i want another paseo

324k no issues . the car is a rockstar with low maintenance, never broke down , 500 miles every week to boston.

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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The Best Supra Bro
6/4/2022
Legend Paseo
Pros

Easy to park- gas economy

Cons

N/A

Gasoline price when up now in June 2022- I got few offers to buy my Paseo but I learn over the years that my car is nice and low maintenance: Oil change Tires Wipers That’s all I do since I bought the car in 2005* The best car in Toyota

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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Strong Paseo
2/15/2022
strong and good looking car
Pros

good gas mileage

Cons

none none none A+

i would love to see the toyota paseo back again in the future . today is year 2022 and i don't have any complain in my car . good gas mileage and very easy to park . i highly recommend this car or the toyota tercel. 5*****

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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Sunshine
3/16/2021
96 Hot Girls Ride Paseo
Pros

Gas mileage -good ride - easy to park - insurance

Cons

Not to many arround

Amazing!! No worlds about Toyota Paseo , I saw a green Paseo in New Jersey same green color , I got an offer for my Paseo $10 thousand but I’ll keep this car is the best car in Toyota’s .

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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Skate8
12/28/2020
BEST CAR EVER PASEO=96-
Pros

easy to park

Cons

none/ the best car

i own PASEO 1996, came from Boston MA, green color , the best car i owned over 20 years, i would like to seethe new toyota paseo owners reviews

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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Eastcoast
7/19/2020
Best card
Pros

Excellent car!!

Cons

For shore guys only .

I Bought the car with low miles , Green color , the car looks new no damage inside-out- the car is in good shape and very low maintenance, good gas mileage and performance is great ! I think is the only Paseo96 In NJ

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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Elleaz
4/6/2020
I love my Toyota Paseo!
Pros

Fun to drive, excellent mileage, reliable

Cons

Not built for big or tall people.

I have had my Paseo for almost TEN years now - I still get 25-28 miles per gallon, the A/C is cold and the heat is hot. It scoots up steep hills just fine (not bad for a car with 93 horsepower) and it's a pleasure to drive. It drives very smoothly, and I have had no mechanical problems thus far. I keep the maintenance up on it. I've replaced the motor mounts and a CV boot, timing belt just recently - no other problems. I realize with a little over 164k miles that it should have far more for a 1996, but I expect my little car to go another 100k, easily. Yeah, it's old. I get looks sometimes when I explain I drive a '96 Toyota, but I'm a big believer in not buying into the new when the old still works just fine. I absolutely adore my car! Cons: It was apparently built for petite people! I'm lucky I'm petite! If you're over 6' or 250lbs, you'll be incredibly uncomfortable because the roof is low and the seats are small. The backseat is just a suggestion of a backseat... it has two seats but no leg room. It can get hot back there as well, because the window curves over the seat. Wonderful on a nice day, but when summer comes it can feel like you're in a kiln back there. Ergonomically, it could be a bit more comfortable. Long road trips can mean back pain for me in this car, but a lumbar cushion solved that problem. All in all, I will hold on to this car until it is held together by duct tape and a bungee cord, if I have to. Plus, the insurance on it is cheap, and the registration is next to nothing because it's not worth a lot of money anymore. I save so, so much money with this car and I enjoy driving it.

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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Elleaz
1/14/2020
The best car I have ever owned
Pros

incredible gas mileage, reliable, fun to drive

Cons

not made for big/tall people, ergonomic issues

I have had my Paseo for almost TEN years now - I still get 25-28 miles per gallon, the A/C is cold and the heat is hot. It scoots up steep hills just fine (not bad for a car with 93 horsepower) and it's a pleasure to drive. It drives very smoothly, and I have had no mechanical problems thus far. I keep the maintenance up on it, and I'm due to change the timing belt soon. I've replaced the motor mounts and a CV boot - no other problems. I realize with a little over 164k miles that it should have far more for a 1996, but I expect my little car to go another 100k, easily. Yeah, it's old. I get looks sometimes when I explain I drive a '96 Toyota, but I'm a big believer in not buying into the new when the old still works just fine. I absolutely adore my car! Cons: It was apparently built for petite people! If you're over 6' or 250lbs, you'll be incredibly uncomfortable because the roof is low and the seats are small. The backseat is just a suggestion of a backseat... it has two seats but no leg room. It can get hot back there as well, because the window curves over the seat. Wonderful on a nice day, but when summer comes it can feel like you're in a kiln back there. Ergonomically, it could be a bit more comfortable. Long road trips can mean back pain for me in this car, but a lumbar cushion solved that problem. All in all, I will hold on to this car until it is held together by duct tape and a bungee cord, if I have to. Plus, the insurance on it is cheap, and the registration is next to nothing because it's not worth a lot of money anymore. I save so, so much money with this car and I enjoy driving it.

Value
5.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
4.0
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