1997 Toyota Tercel CE review from North America
"A truly intriguing vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Routine maintenance.
That's about it aside from a replaced side-view mirror which was damaged in a minor accident.
Nothing else went wrong with the car.
General comments?
This car was great. The engine was powerful enough to give this car quick acceleration while at the same time giving amazing gas mileage. The tires are a little thin and the tires skid easily as a result. The transmission is good and provides smooth shifts. Again, it doesn't have a lot of power, but its quick.
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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 | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 inline 4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 59000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 93000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Previa |
| Date of Entry | 2nd July, 2003 |