1991 Toyota Tercel DX review from North America
"Great first car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My head gasket blew at 189,994 miles.
The suspension is starting to fail now.
The rear brakes are going out to.
The muffler and catalytic converter both rusted out.
The transmission is starting to go now.
The car has extreme under-steer.
General comments?
The car has great acceleration and braking.
The car is a breeze to work on.
Great gas mileage to.
Interior lights are very dim.
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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 | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 EFI 3E-E Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 185950 miles |
| Most recent distance | 190564 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler LeBaron |
| Date of Entry | 2nd August, 2004 |