Used 1994 Toyota Tercel Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1994 Tercel, so we've included reviews for other years of the Tercel since its last redesign.
excellent
gmantercel, 05/15/2002
1993 Toyota Tercel DX 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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!
Good car
dave350, 03/25/2011
1994 Toyota Tercel DX 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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.
Missing my 1993 Toyota Tercel
Mrs Sandra L, 12/15/2009
1993 Toyota Tercel DX 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I owned this vehicle for 11 years. It was always dependable and great to drive it saved me lots of money on gas and it always got me to my destination. I love the 1993 Toyota Tercel stick shift and I plan to buy another one.
You get what you pay for.
Skrip, 10/18/2004
1994 Toyota Tercel 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is an IDEAL starter, HS, college, commuter car. It's my starter car and I'm still driving it(my second year). It took some serious punishment with my driving (that includes peeling out, handbrake slides, going over bumps at fairly fast speed, fast cornering), yeah it lacks power but it surely doesn't handle badly(60mph on 35mph offramp). My tercel also was consuming oil at one point, but after timing belt replacement (and oil change with it) it stopped! I managed to blow (well crack) a head gasket in it, but with a $2 bottle of radiator sealant and new spark plugs, it was back up and running. Up to this day it is still running with 90k miles on it, no engine/tranny problems
OVERALL GOOD
darth shamuu, 02/03/2006
1994 Toyota Tercel 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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!!!
Tercel series
Toyota Fan, 10/15/2019
1993 Toyota Tercel DX 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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!!!
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reliability
Ndolyn, 11/19/2002
1993 Toyota Tercel 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was my first NEW car, has 160000 miles and 10 years later, it STILL starts up every morning without complaint. Wish it was sportier, but for me, reliability was the most important feature.
Still going strong in its 16th year
Terckle, 02/17/2009
1993 Toyota Tercel 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car in December '93 just as a form of cheap transportation thinking I'd get another car after five years. I keep waiting for it to give up the ghost, but this car just keeps on going. I rarely need "major" repairs. Trans about six years ago, exhaust last year, brakes two years ago? In 15 years I needed to be jumped twice, but I never had a breakdown or needed to be towed. There's rust by the rear wheels and side view mirrors, and a puff of white exhaust when I start up. It's been dependable in 100+'F weather down to -50'F weather. I get 27 mpg (city), 38 mpg (hwy), and 33 mpg mixed. Overall it's a great dependable car.
reliable economy
curtis1821, 01/23/2004
1993 Toyota Tercel 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought used with 182k miles and a 4spd. Abused little car, I put a new engine, heater blower motor, and cv joints. Since I put the new parts in I've not had any problems. The interior is too small for me (6'1") and the road noise is almost intollerable above 60mph. But 35mpg and dependability compensate a little
Personal feeling about this car
sandok, 07/01/2002
1993 Toyota Tercel DX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the noblest car that I have had until now.
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