1981 Toyota Tercel review from North America
"Excellent, I'm looking for a later model replacement"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Broken timing belt, at about 220,000 km. Replaced myself for cost of the belt about $3.
Worn brake pads, replaced myself.
Seats quite worn.
General comments?
Body rust was quite severe.
Handling excellent including on gravel
roads.
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| I'd own it again if I could.. tough little car |
| A great aging economy car! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 1985 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9? Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 85000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 320000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Pontiac Pontiac |
| Date of Entry | 10th September, 2004 |