What part is going bad
Starts right up, runs for 10-15 min then cuts off. Has to wait an hour before it will turn over again. Starts right up again. It is not overheating, not the fuel pump. Whole dash lights up just before it cuts out.
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1987 Toyota Cressida Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Toyota Cressida, Toyota's luxury sedan, saw the addition of a new automatic transmission from the Supra in 1987. The new tranny had different gear ratios for better performance, but slightly lower gas mileage.
The 1987 Toyota Cressida came as a wagon or a sedan. The engine was a 2.8-liter, 156-horsepower six cylinder, and it came standard with an automatic transmission. A five-speed manual was available as an option. The Cressida was well-equipped, coming with a generous amount of standard features. Fuel economy was about 19/24.
Drivers love the 1987 Toyota Cressida, saying it is fun to drive, offers a smooth, quiet ride, and has amazing longevity. Some drivers complain that it can be prone to rust, and some grumble about the lack of cupholders.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1987 Toyota Cressida
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by Anonymous
Mar 07, 2013
I found this car in 2007 on Craigslist. It had been listed for 10 minutes when I asked the guy to send me pics of it. I fell in love immediately! I paid him half of the $2400 via pay pal and hopped on a plane in Louisville, Ky and flew to San Francisco to get it. The guy I bought it from recently inherited it from his father. It had 120k miles on it. His father was the original owner and an accountant. The guy gave me a huge file binder that had receipts and records of everything the guy ever did to the car. It included the original window sticker, bill of sale, brochure, and even the port slip. I believe it was the last year to be imported from Japan. He had paid $27000 for it. The records were in chronological order and absolutely complete. He even saved the receipts when he took it to the dealer for new wiper blades and all his car wash receipts! Seriously! The records showed that in the last 10000 miles he had replaced the following; all A/C components, starter, alternator, radiator, tires, shocks, coils, timing belts, all engine and transmission gaskets, carpet, retractable antenna, battery, and much more. It had always been garage kept and never smoked in. It is still a 100% rust free car. And I still love it and hope I never have to get rid of it.Mar 07, 2013
by Anonymous
Oct 20, 2012
i bought this car for $900. i am not ashamed of my purchase. everything works fine and the power and performance are killer. after installing 2 12's in the trunk and a new head unit the sound system is great. all mine needs is some minor body work and a paint job. the royal blue on this car is sexy.Oct 20, 2012
by Sean F
May 18, 2012
super awesome car. this car was kept very clean when i bought it. bone stock too. just added wheels, cut the springs and a nrg quick release and momo steering wheel. on tax time im buying coilovers and more aggressive wheels.May 18, 2012
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by Anonymous
Mar 07, 2013
I found this car in 2007 on Craigslist. It had been listed for 10 minutes when I asked the guy to send me pics of it. I fell in love immediately! I paid him half of the $2400 via pay pal and hopped on a plane in Louisville, Ky and flew to San Francisco to get it. The guy I bought it from recently inherited it from his father. It had 120k miles on it. His father was the original owner and an accountant. The guy gave me a huge file binder that had receipts and records of everything the guy ever did to the car. It included the original window sticker, bill of sale, brochure, and even the port slip. I believe it was the last year to be imported from Japan. He had paid $27000 for it. The records were in chronological order and absolutely complete. He even saved the receipts when he took it to the dealer for new wiper blades and all his car wash receipts! Seriously! The records showed that in the last 10000 miles he had replaced the following; all A/C components, starter, alternator, radiator, tires, shocks, coils, timing belts, all engine and transmission gaskets, carpet, retractable antenna, battery, and much more. It had always been garage kept and never smoked in. It is still a 100% rust free car. And I still love it and hope I never have to get rid of it.Mar 07, 2013
by Anonymous
Oct 20, 2012
i bought this car for $900. i am not ashamed of my purchase. everything works fine and the power and performance are killer. after installing 2 12's in the trunk and a new head unit the sound system is great. all mine needs is some minor body work and a paint job. the royal blue on this car is sexy.Oct 20, 2012
by Sean F
May 18, 2012
super awesome car. this car was kept very clean when i bought it. bone stock too. just added wheels, cut the springs and a nrg quick release and momo steering wheel. on tax time im buying coilovers and more aggressive wheels.May 18, 2012
by Anonymous
May 28, 2010
rear wheel drive is better than front wheel any day. less maintenance beter handling. easier to repair. At 113223 miles i am still getting more than twenty mpg. Not bad for a 23yr old car.
i plan to keep it until i die.May 28, 2010
by Anonymous
Oct 23, 2009
Just got a 87 cressida for 500, All is needs are battery, brakes, and PS Pump. It runs well and drive very nice. Plenty of power. Cant wait to do maintenance on it. Gas mileage seems decient for a i6 car. It had 166599 on it so far. One owner car. The door locks seem flakey.. I had a 1994 Ford taurus but the tranny went bad from over filling. Oops... Never over fill your tranny!Oct 23, 2009
by Pedro P
Aug 24, 2009
Es uno de los mejores carros que ha pasado por mi vida, es
confortable, responde bien, es resistente y está hecho para
durar toda una vida.
El único problema es el consumo de combustible, pero después
es comparable a cualquier carro de lujo de la época, todo es eléctrico, incluso los asientosAug 24, 2009
by Wesley S
Apr 16, 2008
This car was a fun car to play with. You can drift it stock, and have fun with the bouncy suspension. You can also go offroad with it and still have no problems. It's also perfect for an engine swap (2jz-gte).Apr 16, 2008
by Anonymous
Apr 10, 2008
new trani, new ac unit, runs fast, standardApr 10, 2008
by Brian T
Apr 03, 2008
What a great car. It had it's share of technical difficulties but I will never forget the times had in this car. This baby purred if it decided to wake up in the morning. It also has that awesome retro look with rims unique to the Cressida model. Apr 03, 2008
by Anonymous
Aug 09, 2007
it's an ok ride if your trying to save on gas money.Aug 09, 2007
by Anonymous
Jun 20, 2007
I think the car has good acceleration and handles well. kinda hard to get into and I hate the theft deterrent systemJun 20, 2007
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Engine won't turn
Hey guys I've just replaced engine bearings and piston rings on my automatic Cressida but the crank won't turn please help
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how do you reset the theft deterrent sytem?
I have a 1987 toyota cressida with a factory theft deterrent system. w could not turn off the alarm in time before the cut start system kicked in. So now the car won't start at all. anybody know how to reset it or how to get rid of that option completely? i can be reached at camokaraoke@yahoo.com thanks for anything you can tell me.
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1987 Toyota Cressida Pricing
Original MSRP
$19,660 to $19,720Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · Equalizer: graphic · AM/FM radio
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Exterior Features
Paint: special factory paint
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · Equalizer: graphic · AM/FM radio
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy