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Used 1998 Toyota Tercel Consumer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Toyota should've kept the Tercel

RAV, 10/06/2002
1997 Toyota Tercel CE 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

My Tercel was a great car. I bought it with about 30,000 miles on it. It was relaible, stylish (compared to the ECHO), and very fun to drive. I could go almost 2 weeks on a tank of gas (all auto cars should come with overdrive standard). I drove it up steep hills in deep snow/ice with no problem. I am certain I wouldve never had a problem with it ever, had it not been totalled in an accident where I was rear ended. The crumple zones worked TOO well, and it was a total loss.I replaced it with a 97 Honda Accord, but I will Sorely miss that Tercel.At only 62,000 miles it was gone too soon.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Manson

Brianna, 05/17/2010
1997 Toyota Tercel CE 4dr Sedan
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

I got Manson, my tercel, from my grandparents. I learned how to drive in it and it's great for driving and has awesome fuel economy, but it kinda kills my hotness scale. It's a great car for learners who don't really car about their image. Had to replace the cardboard speakers. Make sure you don't get in any accidents, because the car will be creamed and the car you hit will only have minor damage. So overall, great car and wonderful gas mileage if you don't get in accidents and don't care about being called a grandma on the road.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

RELIABLE !!

Pierre, 09/18/2002
1998 Toyota Tercel CE 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

If you are looking for a reliable car that dont cost much on gas and is almost rust free after 4 canadian winters, this is what you need , its also indestructible. I even went fishing and hunting with the boat on top and all with this car, never let me down. I love it !!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

private party pricing

swright, 05/15/2002
1997 Toyota Tercel CE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

auto has been very dependable when starting in the morning

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Can't be beat

Daniel Peter, 10/14/2003
1997 Toyota Tercel CE 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have 139,000+ miles on this vehicle now. Other than oil changes and two timing belts per maintenance schedule, the ONLY thing that has gone wrong with this vehicle is a burned out taillight which Toyota replaced for free. Absolutly flawless inside and out. Quality not matched by any other auto company except maybe Mercedes and Honda. This is my first Toyota, and I will be a lifelong customer.

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