Used 1997 Toyota Tercel Coupe Consumer Reviews
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Tercel is great
kuku, 02/10/2003
1997 Toyota Tercel CE 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very dependable, fuel efficient, and powerfull enough for the city. Very good and simple exterior/interior design (Far better than Echo).
A Great Deal
jimharding, 06/03/2002
1997 Toyota Tercel CE 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought new. Have put 126K commuting miles on it. Have not put anything but basic maintenance into it. With the 5 speed it actually is a little peppy but not much passing power. Gets great mileage, about 38-40 mpg. Small back seat so its pretty uncomfortable for passengers. Small trunk space too. Overall, a good bargain for the price (new in '96 was $11,600).
Its not a bad first car to buy
TJ2002, 07/09/2003
1997 Toyota Tercel Limited Edition 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I thinkt hat if a car can last through a highschoolers driving performance, thenit must be a good car. The only problems I have had with this car is that it can be a bit noisy when it idles. Otherwise, it drives quite well/comfortably (for what it is) and especially for the price. I woudl suggest a car like this for any new driver!
Even after 13 years, I still love it!
Mike Ross, 01/28/2010
1997 Toyota Tercel CE 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My first Toyota was an 81 Starlet. Loved it. So I bought a new 97 Tercel, 16 years later! Three boys learned to drive on the Tercel! Best car I've ever owned. All three boys have become Toyota owners, too. Also recruited my sister and brother, nephew and niece into the Toy family! Great styling, great gas mileage, 1 tune up with 2 timing belts, regular oil changes. Love the stainless steel exhaust which has never been replaced. I know some day it will die, but if/when that happens, I will not be a happy camper! No rust, and I live in St. Louis. The exterior still looks new! Couldn't ask for a better car.
Flawless
Flawless, 05/04/2009
1997 Toyota Tercel Limited Edition 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used in 2008, and it has been outstanding. It was driven from Florida to San Antonio, where I bought it and then driven back to FT. Benning, GA. I travel a lot and have already put 24,000 miles on it. Besides having excellent gas mileage it is very durable and dependable. I hit a deer doing 45 mph and still drove the car home without any damage to the engine. I only had to replace the hood and driver's side headlight. I have no doubt that this car would make a long trip at any given time. Toyotas have always been good products.
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