1980 Toyota Tercel review from North America
"Reliable, economical, and cool despite what some say"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water Pump broke. Easy fix.
Oil Pump broke. Replaced.
General comments?
Fantastic car... Looking for another one (or by some miracle my old one). I traded it in for a Ford Escort in 1992, and my father told me it was the biggest mistake I'll ever make. Too true. The car ran perfectly when I traded it in unlike the 2 Fords that followed which lasted about 75,000 miles each. I really like the styling of the front end compared to later models with the squared off look. If you have one don't give it up! Unless you want to give one to me that is... A paint job, and a wing spoiler and it looks just like a rally car.
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| I'd own it again if I could.. tough little car |
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| A great aging economy car! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1980 |
| Year of manufacture | 1980 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1992 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5L 4 Cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 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 | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 8th August, 2005 |