1986 Toyota Tercel review from North America
"A masterpiece of reliable engineering"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced water pump, alternator, starter, struts badly worn.
General comments?
I loved my '86 Tercel for its unflagging reliability and endurance. If I could buy a new Tercel engineered the way the '86 Hatchback was, I would snap it up in a second. This car just would not quit.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 46000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 196000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 21st February, 2006 |