1997 Toyota Tercel CE review from North America
"A car for the "smart money" type"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Seat covers look very worn out. Dust got inside the speedometer lens.
General comments?
This is the best little car ever. It runs, it takes very little gas to run it, and more importantly makes the owner very happy just for being so reliable.
F.Y.I. I own the 2 door manual speed model of Tercel. And man, I am telling you I have a blast with this car. It blew my 1999 Mazda Protege and my girlfriend's 1996 Honda Civic.
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| A reliable small car |
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| 1996 - Tercel Base 1.5L 5EFE Gasoline Basic, but Solid and Reliable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Prelude |
| Date of Entry | 16th December, 2002 |