(Home) Buying Townace models v Spacecruiser (Sp+)

im thinking off buying a toyota spacecruiser because of large family is there any thing i should look for in the wat of usual problems with this model any help will be gratefully received also what is the going rate for a spacecruiser as i dont want to be ripped off

- (#2982) vince, 17 May 02

Vince

Unless you drop lucky, most Spacecruisers are going to be suffering from corrosion. Other problems are cooling system and everything else associated with high mileage vehicles. Should cost under £1500.
Don't you fancy spending a little more and going up market for a low mileage Townie?

- (#2987) Ian Dunse, 18 May 02

hello vince if i were you id consider a townace rather than a space cruiser ive only had mine for two weeks and its the best thing ive ever owned ive had all the latest cars ect this is g reg and has only done 40 thousand miles the body has no rust or even the underneath the engine is great . i dont think youl get this on a uk space cruiser whithout buying a brand new one if you could then its up to you .....go on get a townie id like to know what you decide paul

- (#3130) paul, 26 May 02