1983 Toyota Tercel 4x4 wagon review from North America
"Great all around car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Pretty much normal maintenance.
Clutch made it to 180,000 miles.
Began using one qt oil a week at around 230,000 miles
did not smoke.
Left rear wheel bearing replace around 200,000 miles.
General comments?
Very dependable car.
Was never stranded.
Good mileage (29-33mpg)
Great in snow.
A bit underpowered, but you get used to it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 3ac Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 103000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 298000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 7th January, 2004 |