The toyota previa is one of the coolest minivans in the world! Mid engine, awd, rear wheel drive and even 5 speed versions exist. Race car in a bloated minivan form.
I am the first owner of a ‘93 Toyota Previa LE with 275,000 miles and it still is going strong. Handling is so good with its mid-engine design and low center of gravity. I also own a Sienna 2015 model, and in comparison I would say the Previa with its rear wheel drive configuration and rack and pinion steering, handles way better. Lucky to have the full option version, with dual sunroofs, rear spoiler, abs brakes, 9 speaker system, tow package, captains chairs, and many more features that came all original. I would like to keep it for as long as I could. Since all Previas were assembled in Japan, the quality of workmanship is superior than those Japan manufactured vehicles but assembled elsewhere. The Japanese are a stickler for quality. Even the paint job in my van is original and shows no signs of fading. A really great van and I can attest to that fact as your video well describes.
My Mums friend used to have one of these, I got to ride in it all the time, I just love how it's got that American touch to it, especially with the Column Shift, I wish that was more common in the UK, So Convenient and Logical
Years ago I bought a Previa for $1500, put about $1000 into maintenance/repairs, drove it for 3 years, and sold it for $2000. Amazing van, still miss my quirky Egg.
I love these vans! My mom had an awd version when they first came out. My older brother tried to drive it down one of the trails at our local ski hill 🤣. I remember hearing the call to my parents when he got in shit with the ski hill lol! That was clearly the last time he drove it.
I get little notes in my windshield wipers all the time offering to buy my '91 Previa. I don't think I'd take $10k for it. How could I replace it? I'm keeping it for life.
@@olamilekanmakanjuola4553 I honestly have a AWD 5 speed, and a 96 Super charged van that I am thinking about building into a super charged 5sp AWD with 4.22x1 axle gears. Then I will be selling it, fully set up with my over landing set up and a mild lift.
Nice vid you've made out there. I've never stopped loving Toyota Previa recently. I need one. And I won't stop until I get it. It's going to be nice for my plans ahead.
@@KESTRAL23 neither one does but we use full synthetic mobile one.I think one of the tricks to these engines is the fact that they are never low on oil.
Nice work on the video. My van is the one towing the trailer at 1:09. I would like to add that the swivel seats are a great function for traveling with kids. A lot of younger children need to be rear facing, and with the swivel seat, they can face the other passengers in the rear and not just look at the back of the seat. I took students from a middleschool class on a 3 hour drive for a class trip with the center seats reversed, and they had a great time hanging out together.
My parents built their corporation off the backs of 3 Previas, with each having 'died' at 500,000KM plus. It's the easiest car to drive, and it's lightweight. Visibility and spaciousness. If you're moving cargo, it's a dream. However, its lightweight meant that driving on the freeway during high crosswinds was noticeable. This has earned the Previa the nickname 'The Bubble' or 'Bubs', because of its shape and how it interacts with the wind at high speeds. Hahaha There will never be another vehicle like this again.
Awesome video! I remember the Toyota Previa. I loved its futuristic styling. Even 20+ yrs on, I still find it attractive. Even more so than the Sienna that replaced it. I'm rather old school when it comes to a car's drivetrain. I like that this still has the mid engine, rear-wheel drive drivetrain, rather than the "more modern" front-wheel drive, like Chrysler's "minivans" that were more popular at the time. The only thing I think this van could've used was a second sliding door for the driver's side, like most van today. I don't care about the supercharger, but I like the AWD "All-Trac" that was available.
later models don't have the oil reservoir and the engine doesn't burn oil. I've had 2 previas, the first one was driven over 450k kms and my current one is driven about 350k kms and neither of them burned any oil
@@fil66j I saw a pristine Previa, locally, that had 220 k on it. I almost bought it. The Previas' transmissions last longer than the Honda Odysseys' transmissions.
Just a couple of things that I happen to notice. Why do you keep telling everybody how much it was new? Why is that so important to you? Dodge and Ford don't have a van that is as reliable as the Chevrolet Astro van. It's very common for those to have over a million miles on them, and I mean that quite literally. Captains chairs in the center row on Vans it's something that has always been a thing.
I'll answer this question. Yes, minivans can be cool... just not this one. This has always been the ugliest POS van ever. I'm surprised Toyota didn't have a TuRD edition with the All-Trac. Seems like almost everything they sell now with 4WD has a TuRD (TRD) edition. This van was the biggest PITA to work on. Piece of crap.
I am the first owner of a ‘93 Toyota Previa LE with 275,000 miles and it still is going strong. Handling is so good with its mid-engine design and low center of gravity. I also own a Sienna 2015 model, and in comparison I would say the Previa with its rear wheel drive configuration and rack and pinion steering, handles way better. Lucky to have the full option version, with dual sunroofs, rear spoiler, abs brakes, 9 speaker system, tow package, captains chairs, and many more features that came all original. I would like to keep it for as long as I could. Since all Previas were assembled in Japan, the quality of workmanship is superior than those Japan manufactured vehicles but assembled elsewhere. The Japanese are a stickler for quality. Even the paint job in my van is original and shows no signs of fading. A really great van and I can attest to that fact as your video well describes.
Better than any minivan I’ve known so far.
The coolest minivan ever.
The roof unit is only read A/C. Rear heat was provided from vent in the rear of the front doors.
My Mums friend used to have one of these, I got to ride in it all the time, I just love how it's got that American touch to it, especially with the Column Shift, I wish that was more common in the UK, So Convenient and Logical
Interesting thought. I know for sure every Previa was built in Japan. But yeah it's more like an American van than most Japanese vans of the time.
Years ago I bought a Previa for $1500, put about $1000 into maintenance/repairs, drove it for 3 years, and sold it for $2000. Amazing van, still miss my quirky Egg.
I love these vans! My mom had an awd version when they first came out. My older brother tried to drive it down one of the trails at our local ski hill 🤣. I remember hearing the call to my parents when he got in shit with the ski hill lol! That was clearly the last time he drove it.
that was my uncle blue previa burning out in the beginning of the video lol.
The van this replaced was even spacier. Also Mitsubishi made one that was far out there too. Great review, dig these used gems.
Thanks Rob. I'd love to get the toyota van! Ill look for one
Best camper platform, hands down. My supercharged 4wd drives like a (mediocre) sports car even with my custom camper interior.
Great vid. I have an All-Trac 5 Speed that is converter for overlanding.
Best van ever ...
And, I want one!
I won my local derby in a 1995 previa
Best mini van ever build, owned two of them, bought a 1996 new one
I love my 97 S/C AWD! 275,000 miles and runs like new
Give it another 100,000 miles and you'll have broken her in. Hahaha
I get little notes in my windshield wipers all the time offering to buy my '91 Previa. I don't think I'd take $10k for it. How could I replace it? I'm keeping it for life.
I've got one, 4wd, manual, non-supercharged. Same color as yours. Absolutely great car!
Good choice!
How do I get to buy one, perhaps two of this spec, AWD all trac, 97 model Toyota previa
@@olamilekanmakanjuola4553 I honestly have a AWD 5 speed, and a 96 Super charged van that I am thinking about building into a super charged 5sp AWD with 4.22x1 axle gears. Then I will be selling it, fully set up with my over landing set up and a mild lift.
Like! This van is amazing. Here in Brazil is very rare this car. I want one!
Nice vid you've made out there. I've never stopped loving Toyota Previa recently.
I need one. And I won't stop until I get it.
It's going to be nice for my plans ahead.
I've got the Japanese version (Estima). It's eggtastic.
i just hit 700k on mine
That is amazing!
@@VehicleHunter i know.a guy i know is a courier he has over a million hes the reason i bought one 10 years ago as my daily drive is 250 miles
@@ihave35cents95 does it burn a lot of oil?
@@KESTRAL23 neither one does but we use full synthetic mobile one.I think one of the tricks to these engines is the fact that they are never low on oil.
Your kidding me
You created a good video on the Previa. It is a unique car.
Nice work on the video. My van is the one towing the trailer at 1:09. I would like to add that the swivel seats are a great function for traveling with kids. A lot of younger children need to be rear facing, and with the swivel seat, they can face the other passengers in the rear and not just look at the back of the seat. I took students from a middleschool class on a 3 hour drive for a class trip with the center seats reversed, and they had a great time hanging out together.
Alberta Previa family represent!
My parents built their corporation off the backs of 3 Previas, with each having 'died' at 500,000KM plus.
It's the easiest car to drive, and it's lightweight. Visibility and spaciousness. If you're moving cargo, it's a dream.
However, its lightweight meant that driving on the freeway during high crosswinds was noticeable. This has earned the Previa the nickname 'The Bubble' or 'Bubs', because of its shape and how it interacts with the wind at high speeds. Hahaha
There will never be another vehicle like this again.
THAT is why my mechanic wants so much for it 94 AWD and supercharged
5200
it really does have some pep for a 4 cyl
Very good review. Thank you.
I want to get a rwd version and make a drift van
My childhood right there
Awesome video! I remember the Toyota Previa. I loved its futuristic styling. Even 20+ yrs on, I still find it attractive. Even more so than the Sienna that replaced it. I'm rather old school when it comes to a car's drivetrain. I like that this still has the mid engine, rear-wheel drive drivetrain, rather than the "more modern" front-wheel drive, like Chrysler's "minivans" that were more popular at the time. The only thing I think this van could've used was a second sliding door for the driver's side, like most van today. I don't care about the supercharger, but I like the AWD "All-Trac" that was available.
I have one of these with over 300000 miles on the automatic transmission
you can take off a much larger engine cover under the front passenger seat for better engine access
I'm using it since 2005...
It's the car of movie 'Carpool' 1996.
Gracias a Dios que tengo una Toyota previa y es una minivan qué es muy buena 100
Nice car i like it
Great video thank you!
255K miles on my 93 LE
I would trade my 2001 Toyota Granvia for another Privia IF it’s an All Trac and rust free.
Need parts for my previa
MY mechanic has a 94 it has 240 K but still may buy it.. after all it is a TOYOTA
what about safety wise? what reviews does it have? head on collisions and such?
poor
@@reallyhappenings5597 thank you
Rear seat design came straight from the Land Cruiser.
I have a mechanic that has no problem
true
Does the 75 degree engine angle cause so much oil burning that you have to keep an oil reserver, under the front hood, topped off?
later models don't have the oil reservoir and the engine doesn't burn oil. I've had 2 previas, the first one was driven over 450k kms and my current one is driven about 350k kms and neither of them burned any oil
@@fil66j I saw a pristine Previa, locally, that had 220 k on it. I almost bought it. The Previas' transmissions last longer than the Honda Odysseys' transmissions.
I've owned 2 Previa that have covered half a million miles between them. Only ever added oil on their 6000 mile oil change.
Just a couple of things that I happen to notice. Why do you keep telling everybody how much it was new? Why is that so important to you? Dodge and Ford don't have a van that is as reliable as the Chevrolet Astro van. It's very common for those to have over a million miles on them, and I mean that quite literally. Captains chairs in the center row on Vans it's something that has always been a thing.
To me the how much something sold when new is important. Thanks for watching.
I have a 1996
mine has 24000
0:37 Hey, look! A big red suppository!
I'll answer this question. Yes, minivans can be cool... just not this one. This has always been the ugliest POS van ever. I'm surprised Toyota didn't have a TuRD edition with the All-Trac. Seems like almost everything they sell now with 4WD has a TuRD (TRD) edition. This van was the biggest PITA to work on. Piece of crap.
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