1991 Toyota Tercel DX review from North America
"It's freakin immortal"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump busted.
Oil burning on startup.
A tad too loud in the cabin while on the freeway.
Cramped engine.
General comments?
The interior of the car is very comfortable and is always kept temperate thanks to my retrofitted A/C unit.
The engine actually pulls pretty good as well, which to any owner of a Tercel is sure to be shocking.
A short ram, Mobile 1 Synthetic, Flowmaster exhaust and always premium gas does absolute wonders for my horsepower.
I've upgraded the wheels and suspension as well, so it handles and feels as solid as my BMW Z3.
It's very simple to maintain as well, just have a little patience and baby tools.
The trunk is (when covered in Dead Skin) awesome and rattle free when cranking subs too.
Invest roughly $800 and keep it spotless (everywhere) and this undying kaput waiting to happen can be a very reliable, even show off worthy car.
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| Stay away from Tercel's of this era. If you see one, cover your nose and immediately call Greenpeace |
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| 1990 - Tercel DX (2-door sedan) 1.5L Solid, economical car -- good, but not great |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1991 |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20 miles |
| Most recent distance | 195000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW Z3 Roadster |
| Date of Entry | 13th August, 2009 |