1984 Toyota Tercel sr5 review from North America
"Ya can't kill a 'Yota!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator blew at 170000 miles
Rear bearing went bad at 172000 miles
Exhaust and muffler rusted through at 165000 miles
Front brake pads replaced at 170000 miles
Radiator sensor went bad at 173000 miles
Alternator went bad at 173000 miles
Lots of rust and rust holes.
General comments?
This car is the best car I've ever owned. Even though it doesn't look pretty now with all the rust and dents, she just keeps going. I bought this car for 300 and have put about 350 worth of work into it. I drove this car from Michigan to NJ to SC back to Michigan and back down to SC within a one month period and not a thing went wrong on the trip. I even have a saying at this point I use jokingly among friends. It goes "no matter what I try, the thing won't die!!" Which is so true about this car. Planning to put a new body on it hopefully soon so the outside will be as great as this car's spirit.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1984 |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3a Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 164000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 174000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 31st March, 2007 |