1993 Toyota Tercel Review
Price Estimate: $2,037 - $3,190
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
Driver airbag added, and ABS is optional for first time. Sedans get height-adjustable seatbelts. Exteriors get a new grille. DX models get body-color bumpers and moldings. Airbag is housed in new steering wheel. LE gets standard power steering.
For sale near Zephyrhills, FL
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Florida
$135/mo for Tercel DX
Tercel DX
vs
$156/mo
Avg. Compact Car
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3.38 out of 5 starshistrclgenius, 07/03/2012
1992 Toyota Tercel 2dr Coupe
I purchased this used with 106k miles.
It was to replace my 1984 corolla.
I don't see many improvements in the 8 years.
In fact, the 1984 was superior with better suspension and fuel economy.
That being said, it is extremely reliable and for the money, is an incredible value.
The engine burns more oil than a rebel attack on a Nigerian pipeline - I add one quart every 400 miles.
This … issue is prevalent according to other owners I spoken with but doesn't seem to affect performance or longevity.
So, if you can deal with a fog of blue smoke every morning, riding around with a 5 quart bottle of 10w-40 as your passenger and serial condescending glances, this is the car for you.
excellent
5 out of 5 starsgmantercel, 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!
Old trusty
4.25 out of 5 starsAndy K., 07/16/2007
1992 Toyota Tercel DX 4dr Sedan
I had this vehicle from January 1998 (bought used at 50,000 miles) and ran it into the ground. In February 2006, I had put the odometer over 200,000 miles. Reliability and longevity are hallmarks of Toyota's products, and the Tercel is no exception. In the 8 years I had it, I had to put about $2,000 in repairs over the course of ownership - an amazingly small amount. If you can find one … of these today under 100,000 miles, expect to get 100,000 more. Great steering too. An excellent choice for a teen driver's first car.
Wow what a value
4.88 out of 5 starsNasta, 04/18/2002
1992 Toyota Tercel 2dr Coupe
I love this car and after ten years I
can assure you that it has proven the
best investment I made. Great fuel
mileage, great driving and the car is
so fast in traffic that I rather drive
this and let the hubby take the SUV.
Any purhases like a set of tires and it
sets you back only what others are
paying for one tire. Totally awsome,
econimical way to go. At 151K and … still
going They sure know how to build a
Toyota.
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1993 Tercel Highlights
Coupe
Base
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 29 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $123/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 RatedDriver4 / 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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