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by quietchylde
Dec 12 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: dependable, great on gas, fun to drive
Cons: small on trunk space, not sure about warning lights
The Bottom Line: A great little car for not much money
I bought my 2-door Tercel DX from a family friend when I was 17, and in three years put 40,000 miles on it and not much money into it. When I acquired it, it had 60,000 miles on it and had been involved in one substantial accident (and had been fully...
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by jlhensell
Jan 15 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Dependability, no repair work
Cons: Small trunk space
We purchased a new 1992 Tercel, eight years ago. It had an am/fm radio and cassette and is an automatic. It has not other frills, besides these two.
This is the best car we have ever had and we were pleased with our Plymouth Horizons we...
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by retardbreeder
Jan 16 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Looks great, excellent gas mileage, good heater for canadian winters
Cons: I've had problems with window leakage
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this as a first car. It is a reliable, decent car, but it also gives you an idea of what you want in your next car.
This car may not be a luxury car (5 speed, no a/c, casette deck,2 door), but it is a reliable car. The one main problem has been with the leaking window seals. This has been going on since my mom purchased it brand new at the dealership. The car has ...
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by blenderchef
Jan 01 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Cheap & plenty of used ones available. Economical. Super reliable.
Cons: Impressive blue cloud when started. Not particularly safe.
The Bottom Line: If you don't need a flashy car to massage your ego - get a Tercel. Even acorns grow to be impressive oak trees.
Dear Reader, It may not be the fanciest thing on four wheels but if you prefer to spend your hard earned dough on something other than a large car payment then the Tercel may be for you. I bought my dark red, 3 door "DX" just over a year ago acting ...
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by CalicoCats4Us
Jan 02 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very dependable,Good gas milage
Cons: Small inside (2 person car)Trunk is small
We have owned our 1992 Tercel since it was new. It is a 4 door,air,automatic transmission and am/fm/cd. We have driven the car 68000 miles so far. My wife and I both like the car very much. Other than normal care, we have had no problems with this car at...
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by neonube
Apr 19 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Durable and Reliable, Low Cost
Cons: Needs to be realigned, about 2 a year
I have been driving my 1992 Toyota Tercel for almost a year now, and what a year it's been. Since I am the type of person who hates to stop until I get where I am going, I really put my car to the test. To keep this opinion easy to read, I will list...
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by brownjo
May 10 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great mileage, reliable car, no mechanical problems
Cons: Small back seat, 2-door
My husband bought a 1992 Tercel as a college student. He needed something to get him around, but that wouldn't put him deep into debt. His investment has turned out to be a great one for our family.
Our '92 Tercel now has nearly 90,000 miles...
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by SlickChick1972
Mar 27 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: DEPENDABLE/AFFORDABLE
Cons: NOTHING outweighs the above!
I had been there, done that, bought the Tshirt on many used AMERICAN vehicles. Needless to say, I was on a first name basis with AAA road service. I was TIRED of breaking down, so I bought a new car in 1992: that 92 Toyota Tercel. It was economical...
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by franhatt
Nov 30 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great Mileage
Cons: Can't withstand small wrecks well
I bought my car in 1996. I have had my 1992 Tercel for four years. It was my first car. It has been great on gas, and I rarely have had a problem with it. In fact, it drives smoothly and quietly. Yet, there is a disappointment to owning this...
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by jnixer
May 05 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: price, mpg, dependability
Cons: very basic, even in the DX model
For ten years I had driven a Toyota corolla and was very happy with it. I decided it was time for a new car. My budget insisted that it be an economy car and I decided that instead of buying a bottom-of-the-line corolla, I would buy a top-of-the-line...
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by mongooserider1
Feb 23 '06 - Updated Feb 28 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Gas mileage, reliability, braking, handling, trunk space (AWESOME AIR VENTS UP TO THE 1995 MODEL)
Cons: seat foam decay, burns a little oil
The Bottom Line: I would firmly recommend the Tercel to anyone that is concerned about the environment and our current use of oil. The Tercel is a great small car!
As basic transportation, the Tercel does everything it is supposed to do well. Start, go and stop. I purchased mine with 125,000 on the ticker and in one year I have put 25,000 miles on it. I feel confident that with proper maintainence, I could ...
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by maritmedina
Nov 19 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Economic, last forever!
Cons: Small
The Bottom Line: More miles you put on it, the better it gets! Driving while snow wasn't a problem. If you dont have a large family it is the perfect car.
Excellent car, worthy to buy, never ever has mechanical problems. Economic gas consuming, 30 miles/galon. Easy to park. Handling in the redesigned Tercel is also very good. Like the engine, the Toyota Tercel suspension is not exactly sporty, but it does...
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by thebigbang
Sep 13 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: dependable, cheap to run & maintain
Cons: small, little power
The Bottom Line: this car has been better than i hoped
I bought my Tercel in 1992 for $8200 out the door. I got the basic model with a/c. Ten years and 170,000 miles later it is still running great. The only problems were a broken timing belt at 100,000 miles (engine shuts down automatically saving big $$$)...
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by mstasizlak
Jan 22 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: small
Cons: too small, poor engine
The Toyota Tercel-- I'm sure you can find some better way to spend your hard earned money- nothing against Toyota (great cars)- but go buy yourself an escort. Heck, even buy a corolla. There have been some serious screwups w/ the design of this car. I...
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by atraylor
May 20 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Quality and economy
Cons: Noise and interior room
My Tercels have been totally reliable. They are extremely well made and very inexpensive to own. The cars are small and somewhat noisy, but day after day after day they start right up and go. I have owned a 1995 4dr DX Tercel and presently own a 1992...
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