1989 Toyota Tercel review from North America
"Great when new, not so hot with age"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator twice.
Water pump.
Oil pump.
Brakes 6 times.
Burns a lot of oil.
Radiator overflow runs dry.
Thermostat went, runs hot.
Replaced the exhaust 3 times.
Solenoid switch went.
General comments?
I like my car. I know it's old and things are bound to go wrong, but I've had enough.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 litre Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 123000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota 1/4 ton pickup |
| Date of Entry | 3rd September, 2000 |