1990 Toyota Tercel DX review from North America
"Big, big lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front coil spring, radiator, cooling fans motor, carburetor, electric problems, alternator (twice), cover valve gasket, hand brake cable, tie rod end (no power steering), oil pan, transmission, water in trunk, and yes... oil consumption at only 100 000kms.
General comments?
I sold the car and I'm very happy, everything happened week after week. I spent a lot of money to keep it right and well, this car never seemed to be OK. Now I own a GM and it's better than my Tercel.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5L carburetor Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 99589 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 115465 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 26th August, 2001 |