1993 Toyota Tercel review from North America
"Most reliable car in the universe"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Right tie iron (axle) and wheel bearings had to be replaced, along with the clutch.
General comments?
I have gone off-roading, through floods, and driven it across country.
I originally bought this little car for $1,000. I had to put in approximately $1,000 for a new clutch, and had to have wheel bearings and tie iron replaced.
I have driven this car through the off-road areas of Big Bear, CA. I recently drove this little car (with 185,000 miles) from Southern California to Massachusetts, with absolutely no problems.
Also, I have driven this car through floods, and this car has been in a head-on collision. The radiator was bent, but the car is still going!
The car has 190,000 miles on it; I am just curious if I can get another 100,000 out of it. Saw a '93 tercel with 365,000 miles on it at the junk yard. Just don't know when this car's engine will stop running.
Toyota Tercel should be the new spokesperson for the Energizer Bunny! It keeps going, and going, and going!
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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 | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 170000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 192000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd November, 2008 |