1989 Toyota Tercel DX Deluxe review from North America
"Very reliable, but not immune to repairs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Exhaust manifold leak.
General comments?
Very reliable regardless of the effects of a leaking exhaust manifold. Very economical and never missed a Canadian winter morning start. Recommend buying the 1994 to 1998 Toyota tercel models.
However on the other hand the exhaust manifold leak caused enough grief, resulting in time and money. Most second hand vehicles need repair, the Toyota tercel is the cheapest though in terms of repairs.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 99500 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 126000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 20th May, 2002 |