1986 Toyota Tercel review from North America
"Good Student Car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission broke down in the middle of Lions Gate bridge! Got a second-hand one for $700.
The Carburetor has failed and it could not pass the air care! spent $250 for a second hand carburetor.
Exhaust pipe was broken due to rust! bought a new for $250 (CaD)
The wiring has got problem... I am not going to fix that.
General comments?
It is very a very old car yet extremly strong and roomy when you want to move lots of stuff around.
If you want to buy one, shop around and find some thing clean.
Yes you have to fix it every once in a while, but it is not very costly to do so.
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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 | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 160000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 190000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Peugeot 504 |
| Date of Entry | 12th December, 2003 |