1986 Toyota Tercel 5 Door Liftback review from North America
"This model Tercel is an inexpensive, reliable, and very practical automobile."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter at 175,000 km.
Alternator at 185,000 km.
Radiator at 170,000 km.
Exhaust manifold cracked at 130,000 km.
Front brakes about every 35,000 km.
Exhaust every 4 years.
Electrical problem due to corrosion at 170,000 km.
General comments?
This has been a generally reliable car. It has no serious vices except it is a little weak in acceleration and noisy at highway speeds.
The car gives good gas mileage, about 36 mpg (Imperial) all round, and is pleasant to drive and very easy to park. The rear hatch and fold down rear seats provide a lot of handy cargo space.
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| I love my Tercel, If you see one Buy it!! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1986 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 197000 kilometres |
| Previous car | AMC Hornet |
| Date of Entry | 16th November, 2002 |