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By hotrod8983 on 03/11/11 15:29 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1996 Toyota Tercel Coupe DX 2dr Coupe
Review
My wife and I bought our Tercel new in '96, joking that our 7-year old would drive it someday.
She's now 21.
She's still driving it.
Yes, being a young college student she sometimes complains that it's not 'pretty' like some of the newer cars her classmates drive, but the reliability has been nothing short of incredible.
At 325,000 miles, the old girl finally gave one last blast of blue smoke and burped her last breath.
Our daughter actually cried.
while she shopped with her mother for another car, I installed a rebuilt engine and she couldn't be happier.
Another 300,000 miles?
I don't see why not!
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By KamJess on 05/11/10 20:28 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 Toyota Tercel Coupe 2dr Coupe
Review
I bought my Tercel w/53,000 miles about 9 years ago and I just had my most expensive repair (coil at $250) at 143,000! I got a newer/used Corolla and I hope it lives up to my Tercel. Reliable is an understatement. I'm having separation anxiety from having to sell it, but can't afford to maintain 2 cars. If you take care of your Tercel, it will take care of you. I'll miss "Big Red" but I think my "Silver Bullet" will rise to the challenge. I don't care what they say-TOYOTA, I'm with you for life!
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By kristina on 04/19/10 21:00 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 Toyota Tercel Coupe 2dr Coupe
Review
This car is perfect for a first car which is exactly what it is to me. It gets 27 miles to the gallon and is small, perfect for easily maneuvering and fitting into tight spots.
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By Jeff on 08/12/09 08:17 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 Toyota Tercel Coupe 2dr Coupe
Review
I purchased this car with 229K miles on it and it currently has 240K. It's great on gas, is economical, and needs very little maintenance. Honestly the best car for those that have long commutes or need to take it into urban areas with tight parking spots. The trunk space is also very usable considering how small this car is. The manual transmission is average at best, but for the price and what this car was geared for, it's really a good car.
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By D.K. on 06/11/09 15:58 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 Toyota Tercel Coupe 2dr Coupe
Review
Bought this car used with 119K miles. It just keeps on going like the energizer Bunny. Change the oil every 4K and keep going. Had to replace clutch at 150K. Current miles 189k. A/C blows ice cold in Tx. This car was so great, they don't make it anymore. Mpg too good for the times! 38mpg avg for me.
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By blaiseglaze on 05/20/09 09:45 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 Toyota Tercel Coupe 2dr Coupe
Review
Bought this car when it was 2 yrs old. Don't remember the miles on it. Drove it from KY - TN several times, then from Nashville - SLC. We called her "Tinkerbelle" (called her Tink) because she made that sound. Car was comfortable, fun to drive, excellent on gas... Never once had a problem with that car. So when I sold my Hyundai, I went looking for this yr/make/model again and found a 1995 in very decent condition... Left the car at 219,000 PLUS miles.
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By Simon on 02/23/09 15:03 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1996 Toyota Tercel Coupe 2dr Coupe
Review
I've had the car for 6 years - bought it in 2002 with 72k on it. It now has 113k. It has had no problems, except for a minor oil leak last year. It is a great car for driving around town, although I have also done a 1000 mile road trip in it.
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By johnnyb on 01/20/09 15:27 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1996 Toyota Tercel Coupe 2dr Coupe
Review
Only had this rig for about 8 months. Bought it w/170,000 now has 184,000. Runs great, starts on the coldest days. 0-60 in 11.8 while my girlfriends 05 Cavalier only ran 11.5. Very reliable rig. Plan to run her til she dies
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By bjjohnson on 11/10/08 19:31 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1996 Toyota Tercel Coupe DX 2dr Coupe
Review
We bought this car as a program car in 1998 with 30,000 miles on it. It now has 232000 miles, still gets 42 mpg and is just now starting to require a lot of maintenance and repair. We took it on a 2 week, 4200 mile trip and it was very comfortable and performed well both on long stretches of interstate and in the city.
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By debersue on 04/07/08 20:33 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 Toyota Tercel Coupe 2dr Coupe
Review
I bought this car brand new and never expected to keep it this long. It's peppy and very low maintenance so I'm keeping it until it dies. So far I have 150,000 miles with no sign of stopping. I love this car!
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