1993 Toyota Tercel Std review from North America
"I will never stray from this car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has ever gone wrong with this car.
In fact it's the best damn car anyone could ever own.
General comments?
I have been a fan of the Tercel since I was 17. My best friend had an 89 el31 boxy type. It was always reliable, and never once left us stranded.
The carbed 3ee engine had its test with the teens that drove it. Being ramped, e-brake slides, snow rally, mud back woods, rough roads.
The steering was ultimate. The car did what it was told to do with no engine failure.
That made me buy my 93 Tercel. The owner before me had not taken care of it, so I took it and swapped a 92 Toyota Paseo motor in it; DOHC 1.5 5efe. The old engine only had 82 hp, the upgraded engine had 100 hp, and it woke this car up.
Best daily driver I ever had, and still have to this day.
Thanks to www.tercelonline.com
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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 | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 5efe swap Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 198000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 235000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 24th October, 2009 |