1987 Toyota Tercel review from North America
"An economical, reliable little scooter built with quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
So far, there have been no problems with this car. The A/C has to be recharged though.
General comments?
This is an economical car, with low miles and in very good condition for being 16 years old.
Toyota's quality holds up remarkably over time.
Interior is comfortable and functional, and the hatch can swallow up some large items.
However, the automatic is a bit slow, and reluctant to downshift when asked to. Also, it smokes slightly on start up, from the exhaust.
The car averages 31-32 mpg with mixed driving, some local, some highway.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 liter 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 64000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Delta 88 |
| Date of Entry | 26th May, 2003 |