1991 Toyota Tercel Reviews, Pricing & Specs

I bought my '91 Tercel used in 1994 with only 25k miles on it. I've driven it since and it now has 105k miles on it. It's been the best car ever to own. The appearance of my car has never suffered and still looks modern today. Performance has been fine and never been an issue. No major repairs as of yet, but with this Tercel model, there is an issue with the valve stem seals and needing being replaced. I have yet to get this fixed. I've been told by a mechanic as long as I keep oil in the car and new spark-plugs, it will last a long time. So far he's been right. I plan on getting it fixed and keeping the car for another 100k miles.Mar 07, 2011

It was my first car, and I've got lots of emotion invested into our 8 year partnership. I love how much get-up-and-go the little thing has, even for a four cylinder 1500 at 18 years old. It's still like new inside and out, aside from some fading shine from the clear coat on the roof. The dash does rattle something terrible in single digit temperatures, and it doesn't start very well in similar temperatures, but I can completely relate to its reluctance in these Colorado winters. It's an excellent little town car, but I also don't recommend it for the highway. It's tiny, with few interior comforts, although it does get fantastic fuel mileage in excess of 38 average mpg. Bottom line, terrific for heavy traffic and parking in limited spaces, but not so great for coast-to-coast travel.Sep 30, 2009