1991 Toyota Tercel DX review from North America
"Amazingly reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Just normal wear out parts like brakes, clutch, struts, etc...
General comments?
This car will not die! I have done minimal maintenance to this car and it runs perfect.
No question to whether it will start or not. Amazingly reliable!
156,000 miles and you can't even feel or hear it idle.
Does burn a little oil, perhaps a quart per oil change. Seats aren't all that bad.
I'm 6' 1" and I fit in the seat nicely. Easy to use controls.
When something does break/wear out, it's pretty easy to fix.
I did my brakes, O2 sensor replacement, and tune up myself very easily.
I suggest an intake cone. I used one and it helped out the little tough guy when the AC ran and helped out gas mileage as well.
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| 1990 - Tercel DX (2-door sedan) 1.5L Solid, economical car -- good, but not great |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5L Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 128000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 156000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 15th March, 2004 |