1993 Toyota Tercel dx sport review from North America
"Good on gas, but is built cheaply"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The valve seals started to leak badly the first day, on the 600k trip home.
The weather striping and pin striping is falling off.
The transmision has been replaced.
Lacks power, but it only has 97 to start with, this may be the problem.
When first started it hesitates and blows lots of blue.
When turned off it idles on for a few seconds.
The rear seats are hard to restrian a child seat in because of the seat shape.
The car has an eletical short somewhere and zaps me when getting out.
It won't last to 4000000km like my 82 tercel.
General comments?
It is very good on gas.
It handles well for a low en-modle.
It is very easy to dive.
Standard transmision is has smooth shifting and the gears are all there, more than I can say about my VW.
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| Reliable, economical, and well constructed |
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| This car is great for a first car or anyone wanting a small, economic vehicle |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 3e-e Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 127000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 132000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 23rd May, 2004 |