Found this one-owner gem on the internet with 29k miles. My 12th Toyota, 3rd Tercel. Toyota's place in America was won with a simple strategy: make their entry-level cars cheap to buy and keep, and buyers will keep coming back for upscale models. The Tercel exemplified that strategy. Comfortable seats; simple, serviceable drivetrain; straightforward interior (you never need an owner's …

1990 tercel coupe goes forever

G. Fader, 08/13/2002

1990 Toyota Tercel Deluxe 2dr Coupe

These cars are very reliable, good mileage. Watch the brakes for frequent repairs and rust on the back wheel fenders. A little undercoating and they go forever. Great engineering. Too bad they don't put the same quality into them today!

You can't kill this car!

NJmark, 06/09/2002

1990 Toyota Tercel 2dr Coupe

It a little tank...made of thin metal. You can kill this thing. Great car for student or when the road are bad and you just got to get there. Park it in the Mall with confidence, who cares about door dings, no one will steal it. Ours get 36-38 MPG...can't beat it.

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Mihai, 09/15/2006

1990 Toyota Tercel 2dr Hatchback

This car is the best I've ever had. I abused it in every possible way. Almost never breaks and when it does it's dirt cheap to fix. Tires are $15 new or $6 used. Changed the brakes for $40 at a mechanic. Can't ask for more. You can take it anywhere - even off road. We took it to Oregon and drove 200 miles on unpaved roads and then back to California. Lookwise it's not the best, but I …

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Type:

Coupe

Trim:

Base

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	28 MPG
Cost to Drive	$144/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	10.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive

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Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
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Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
0
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
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Side Impact Test – Original
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Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
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Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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