1993 Toyota Tercel DX review from North America
"A dependable car, which is great value"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Two weeks after I bought the car it began burning oil. I had the engine rebuilt, and it's still burning oil. It doesn't have any leaks and it doesn't create a lot of exhaust. This seems like a common problem for many Tercel's.
The windshield washer pump has been replaced twice.
The seats also wear badly.
General comments?
This car handles well, but it could some use larger tires. It's the most dependable car I have ever owned and it gets really good gas mileage.
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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 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 98000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 107000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Skylark |
| Date of Entry | 1st August, 2001 |