1997 Toyota Tercel CE review from North America
"The best compact car, hands down!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had absolutely no problem with my Tercel. I have not spent a dime on repairs in the three years I have owned it.
Aside from fuel, oil changes and brake changes (all normal repairs), nothing has ever gone wrong!
General comments?
This car has the best value for the price. I get mileage at around 7.1 liters/100 km (34 mpg) on average, even better on the highway.
If you want better handling, use 175 width tires, it makes quite a nice different without compromising fuel economy.
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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 | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5L Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 123000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 181000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 5th July, 2004 |