1992 Toyota Tercel DX review from North America
"This car is economically fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- The radiator (150000KM)
- Constant velocity joints were clicking a little so I replaced them (160000KM)
- Clutch master piston (Hydraulic clutch) 140000KM
- Fuel line leaked, but wasn't rusty (145000KM)
- Head gasket needed replacing, simply two bolts (165000KM)
- Starter needed replacing (170000KM)
General comments?
I love this car; it is awesome to drive and is very reliable. It is surprisingly fast for 1.5L. It is a taut car that has never needed any major work yet, and it doesn't burn oil.
It is loud at high speeds, and at 150km/h it gets some speed wobble. I only have regular tires rated at 110km (they're tiny).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1992 |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 petrolium 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 | 25000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 170000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 1st November, 2004 |