Toyota Caldina GT (2002-2007)

The 2.0-litre 3S-GTE produces 260 PS and 324 Nm. Independent performance data estimates approximately 6.9 seconds for 0–100 km/h and a theoretical top speed around 244 km/h.

You should realistically expect around 5–7 km/L in heavy city traffic, 9–11 km/L on highways and approximately 7–9 km/L combined. Aggressive driving, turbo boost, traffic congestion and frequent air-conditioning use can reduce economy further.

The full-time 4WD system gives you excellent traction, and the wagon body is practical for Bangladesh. However, the car is now old and uses performance-oriented suspension and low-profile 215/45ZR17 tyres. You need to be particularly careful over large speed breakers, potholes and badly damaged roads.

Caldina GT-Four uses Toyota's 2.0-litre 3S-GTE turbocharged four-cylinder engine, producing 260 PS and 324 Nm in Japanese-market specification.

It can be considerably more expensive to maintain than a naturally aspirated Caldina because you are dealing with a turbocharged engine, full-time 4WD system and an older performance drivetrain. A healthy car can be manageable, but you should maintain a larger repair reserve for turbo, cooling, suspension, drivetrain and electrical work.

Check the 3S-GTE engine, turbocharger, automatic transmission, 4WD system, cooling system, suspension, brakes and electrical equipment. Inspect for overheating, oil consumption, turbo smoke, boost problems, transmission slipping, drivetrain vibration and accident damage. Also verify the auction history and chassis number.

No. You get useful period safety equipment including ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, airbags and reinforced body construction, but there is no modern Toyota Safety Sense, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane keeping or blind-spot monitoring.

They serve very different purposes. The 2.0 ZT is a naturally aspirated family wagon with lower running costs, while the GT-Four gives you 260 PS, turbocharging and full-time 4WD. If you primarily want practical daily transportation, the GT-Four's additional complexity may not be necessary. If performance and rarity matter to you, the GT-Four is fundamentally a different car.

It can make sense if you specifically want a rare JDM performance wagon with 260 PS, AWD and substantial luggage space. The biggest factor is condition. A carefully maintained GT-Four can be fascinating to own, but a neglected example can quickly turn into an expensive project because of its turbocharged engine, AWD drivetrain and age.