Newbie Here, Info Wanted On Mk2 Previa 2.4 Auto!

[Tiggz]

Hey there!

New to TOC but not to car forums!

I have suffered a spinal injury and my nerves have been damaged to my left leg, I currently have a MK1 Ford Galaxy 2.3 Ghia X with leather and lots of toys, but its a manual box and I just cant keep on with the clutch.

Galaxy autos have horrendous records on the auto box and I dont feel I could ever trust one, as I am disabled, I cant walk that far and I rely on my car for me, my wife and our four girls!

I am between 3 cars for the replacement which I will be in a position to purchase in around July, Aug time this year.

The MK2 Previa is the current, and has been the current target to buy!

Looking at a 2.4 auto I think and would like to know, other than the 4 lambda sensors and cat fix to look out for in the service history, what should I look for?

How can I test a autobox in one is healthy?

Are the sliding doors troublesome? hard to open? feather light?

LPG ones worth looking at or avoiding?

Thanks for any advice!

Tiggz

[Tiggz]

anyone?!

Just looking for opinions! Have been told too test the auto box by...

just look for smooth gear change - any snatching "walk away,

get it on a steep hill and floor it see what its like under strain

check what there like from cold and hot starts

sound right?

[Tiggz]

Anyone?

any previa owners out there?! past or present?!

[Tiggz]

must be SOMEONE that can give me a little review or what to look for!?

I have ALWAYS been a member of owners forums since my second car so would love to pay up and become a club supporter when I get my previa, but would like a little advice please!

[Tiggz]

another day, another hopefull bump.....

[Tiggz]

107 views?!

surely someone can give me a few pointers?

[Tiggz]

sold my car last night and lined up to see a 2001 toyota previa 2.4 GLS tomorrow!

[bothwell_buyer]

well done and good luck !!!

People tend to post when they have a problem as the Previa seems to have few problems hence few responses I guess???

[Tiggz]

well done and good luck !!!

People tend to post when they have a problem as the Previa seems to have few problems hence few responses I guess???

cheers dude, here she is!

with new starter and had a new cat and the four lambda sensors! (I read up on here )

what do you guys think to her?

2001 Previa 2.4 VVTi GLS auto.... that NEEDS the rear glass tinited!

and one of her VERY proud and happy new owners....

done 100 miles so far and made up with her! pain free driving for me, seams VERY well screwed together, FULL service history!

no cam chain noise on start up... just great!

[bothwell_buyer]

well done. Nice clean looking car - have fun !!!

[Tiggz]

Cheers mate!

Shes got a tiny oil leak from the rocker cover gasket... but thats £8 for the gasket, so order that at the end of the month and do it when its warmer!!