1992 Toyota Tercel LX review from North America
"Very reliable and long lasting car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator needs to be replaced.
Valve seals are gone, so it's burning a bit of oil.
Driver's side carpet is torn.
Had to replace battery (typical).
General comments?
I bought this as my first car in October, and I am currently doing repairs to get it back on the road.
I haven't driven it a whole lot, but I am impressed with how well it handles. It's very fun to drive!
For being 16 years old, the car is in amazing shape overall. The body is still 99% rust free, and the paint is not dull at all.
The car had 265K on it when I bought it, and I am quite surprised at how well it is still running. Even during the freezing cold Canadian winter, she started up every time, first try.
To think, I only paid $500.00 for it and I am getting the repairs done for free. I think I've done pretty good for a first car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1992 |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5L Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 265000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 265577 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota None |
| Date of Entry | 1st June, 2008 |