Toyota Vista Ardeo

[hirankb]

I recently bought a Toyota vista Ardeo 86,000km , Year 2000.
I need to know a thread or a topic already exists for this car

[TrailDust]

Hello, and welcome to Toyota Nation!

The Vista Ardeo does not have its own forum here since so few people own them. However, since that model is pretty much a Camry I'd recommend posting up any questions about it to the Camry General Discussion forum. I hope you'll be able to find answers to your issues.

[hirankb]

Thanks . But the question is why only so few people own it.
My only concern is some fear about the reliability of the D4 2L 16V S3-FSE engine.
Can any knowlegable guy enlighten me on what to be aware of in this car. other than some rough idling ( I have a P0135 code) I think is attributable to lambda sensor heater failure, i have so issues.

Please comment on the D4 engine

[Kiwi-Corolla]

Hi and welcome to TN!

I don't know a whole lot about that engine in particular, but I do know that the Toyota Vista Ardeo was only imported to European and Japanese markets. Perhaps this is why only very few people own them. The 3S-FSE is just a 3S-FE but with Direct Injection meaning it burns very efficiently. Toyota didn't make them for very long, but if the reliability of 3S-FE is anything to go by then I'd say you have nothing to worry about.

This type of engine was also used in the Corona Premio, and a few other vehicles that Toyota produced. As for things to be aware of - The 3S-FSE D4 had an injection gumming problem, but they managed to sort it out when they launched the current direct injection engine, the 1AZ-FSE. So that's something to keep in mind. Might pay to pull them out and check them.

I hope that has helped you in some way, and wish you all the best in finding more info.

I hope you enjoy yourself here on the forums

[musbert]

Hi all,

I'm considering the Vista Ardeo vs the Corolla Fielder both 1800cc 2001/2 models.

My main considerations are fuel economy, maintenance costs and suspension (as i live in a pretty rough potholed area)

Does anyone have any insight into these two models.

Would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

[2win2rbo]

Good choice on the Vista Ardeo. My brother was considering buying one before he got the JZX101 because of the D4's supreme fuel efficiency. It complies with Japan's latest J-LEV emission standards. I've heard problems with other direct injection engines but not so much on the 3S-FSE. Just make sure you put in the right fuel because direct injection engines are very strict on it.

Also, the 3S-FSE's intake ports are bent and have a deep-bowl design. That means that it restricts filling of the combustion chamber at high RPMs, therefore limiting higher-end power output.

The 3S-FSE is really very efficient, however, to drive on its recommended powerband because with that you can get around 7L/100 km on city driving!

[musbert]

Thanks for that info.

Are you saying that the D4 (2.0) is more efficient than the VVT (1.8)
I always thought the lower capacity engine would churn out better mpgs.

[2win2rbo]

Originally Posted by musbert

Thanks for that info.

Are you saying that the D4 (2.0) is more efficient than the VVT (1.8)
I always thought the lower capacity engine would churn out better mpgs.

Yes, the 1ZZ-FE variant on the Ardeo has a combined consumption (10 to 15 modes) of 7.1 L/100 km while the D4 variant does 6.6 L/100 km!

[BLUEMEANIE]

Welcome! I can't comment on the 3S-FSE but like Kiwi-Corolla said ... if the reliability of 3S-FE is anything to go by then I'd agree, you have nothing to worry about. The only 3S-FE I've owned lasted well over 331,000mi and still ran strong when I sold it.