1990 Toyota Tercel EZ Hatchback review from North America
"This car saved me from going into debt several times over!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I recently replaced the emergency brake. This was due to my own negligence/stupidity.
The passenger side handle broke, but was easily fixed.
The exhaust system was faulty when we got the car. It was a loud little beast. It was remedied with a $125 weld.
The stereo speakers were blown out. One was easily replaced. The other is too difficult to reach.
General comments?
This car was traded to us for some work my partner did. The fella couldn't afford to pay, so he gave us the car instead. It was our silly, joke car.
My Subaru was destroyed in an accident and I didn't want to take out a loan, so I ended up driving the "turdcel." I drove 100 miles to work and back every day and was timid about its reliability, as were my carpoolies. It NEVER let me down. They promptly found another ride, due to its age and their discomfort.
Now I work a few miles away from home. I literally fill up my tank ten times a year!
It may not be the prettiest car in the faculty parking lot, but it is the most efficient.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1990 |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 167000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Legacy |
| Date of Entry | 26th November, 2008 |