1993 Toyota Tercel Sport review from North America
"Good car if you like to top up the oil"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I first bought the car it was burning oil I had to top it up once a week. Next thing to go was the filler neck on the gas tank. (about 2 weeks after I bought the car) that was about 190.00 canadain to fix. next thing was the exhaust. Most of it was average mantiance, but the engine burning oil was pathetic. I couldnt believe I had to top it up once a week. On top of that the 3rd spark would wear out easily because oil would hit it.
General comments?
This was my first car. Shortly after I purchased it I found out that 93 Tercels were known for burning oil. I bought a different car shortly after a year. I now drive a 95 corolla. I have had that for almost 2 months so far nothing has gone wrong with it. I love Toyotas. they make good cars, but I was unhappy with their 1.5L engine for 93.
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| Reliable, economical, and well constructed |
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| This car is great for a first car or anyone wanting a small, economic vehicle |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1993 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 196696 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 219000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota none |
| Date of Entry | 19th February, 2008 |