1994 Toyota Tercel Review
1994 Toyota Tercel Review
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CFC-free refrigerant added to optional A/C. Passenger seatbelts get automatic locking retractors. LE Sedan is dropped.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1994 Toyota Tercel 2dr Coupe and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$141/mo for Tercel Base
Tercel Base
vs
$174/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1994 Toyota Tercel.
5 star(42%)
4 star(44%)
3 star(9%)
2 star(5%)
1 star(0%)
45 reviews
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5 out of 5 stars
excellent
gmantercel, 05/15/2002
1993 Toyota Tercel DX 4dr Sedan
i love it!!! I want to know why they
stop making it. That Echo is a poor
replacement. I had my tercel for nine
years with it's original battery, one
set of tires,and only one replacement
of wires. 200,000 miles and all I had
to do was add freon for the air
conditioner in 2001. They need to bring
it back!
3.88 out of 5 stars
Good car
dave350, 03/25/2011
1994 Toyota Tercel DX 4dr Sedan
I got this car brand new in June of 1994.
This June will my 17th year with it!
It has been a good car.
I have replaced the water pump, starter, and blower (for the heater/AC).
I am about to roll 180,000 miles on it.
This car has been up and down the I-5 corridor from Seattle to Tiajuana.
Burns about a quart of oil every 1000 miles, but I know this and keep up on it.
It is beginning to … look its age, but it is obviously paid for and is cheap on insurance.
It was a gift from my beloved grandfather who has since passed on, and I can't imagine getting rid of it.
Still run real well and I don't see any reason to replace it yet.
You can bet it will be another Toyata when I do.
3.63 out of 5 stars
OVERALL GOOD
darth shamuu, 02/03/2006
1994 Toyota Tercel 2dr Coupe
My dad gave me this car once he got a new one. He gave it to me with 158k miles in June of '05 and now, being January of '06 the car has 166k and I have had very few problems. Around 160k miles I had a new front axle, new brakes and new tires installed...because my dad lacked to change the oil for a bit the engine makes a bit of noise. I love the car because it is amazing on gas, I get … around 37mpg!!!
5 out of 5 stars
Tercel series
Toyota Fan, 10/15/2019
1993 Toyota Tercel DX 4dr Sedan
BEST car we've ever owned!!! All three of them!!! Corolla came in a second to the Tercel and I am now looking for another one to replace one of mine that is finally getting some 'health' issues at 280,000!!!!! Wished they would bring them back!!!
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1994 Toyota Tercel, so we've included reviews for other years of the Tercel since its last redesign.
1994 Tercel Highlights
Coupe
Base
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 29 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $141/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 10.7 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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