1983 Toyota Tercel Deluxe review from North America
"Best car ever bought!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Drivers side CV joint snapped at 190000.
Drive shaft u-joints went out.
Starting to get a hole in the drivers side floor board.
General comments?
I bought as a second car for good gas mileage for $400, it has gotten great mileage and has only let me down once. The brakes aren't the greatest, I've evened noticed that after replacing them. This is the best thing I have ever spent any money on. It was supposed to be for just back and forth to work, but ended up becoming my primary vehicle because I love it so much.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3AC Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 175000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 192000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 4th January, 2003 |