1987 Toyota Tercel Deluxe Wagon 4x4 review from North America
"Unforgettable to own one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
One transmission.
4 windshield's.
Body/Floor rusted out almost completely, had to repair numerous times.
Seat wear.
Handbrake snaps every winter.
Speedometer cable seized.
Horn died 3 times.
8 CV joints.
6 ball joints.
4 Front wheel bearings.
Rear door handles no longer function. Siezed.
Rear tail door-lock non functioning.
General comments?
This/These cars were the most amazing little things that Toyota have ever produced. I've used mine from rally practice in the winter, to mud bogger in the summer, to going over 185km/h to heck and back.
Great in snow, dirt, mud, just watch out for her low ground clearance.
Easy on gas, ample power for a small old simple engine.
Plenty of cargo capacity.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 I4 gas 2bbl carb Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 178000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 300000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 29th May, 2001 |