1987 Toyota Tercel DX review from North America
"My Tercel was reliable, efficient and cheap so I can't complain, even tho I did all the time."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Torn CV boots>which lead to CV joint failure.
Engine blew due to oil draining for unknown reason.
New engine had stumbling idle due too bad carburetor.
Transmission wouldn't go into reverse a couple times.
Dash was faded.
Paint was peeling on hood.
Failed emmissions test once.
Exhaust was rusted out.
Needed a new catalytic converter.
General comments?
This car with the 3 speed automatic transmission so it is very slow, but I beat many people in races up to the speed limit. It could hit 75 km/h in first gear, engine screaming.
It handled like it was on bed springs and was too heavy.
The tercel was very good on gas.
Tercels are extremely easy to drive.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 185000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 250000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 18th June, 2005 |