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tercel4wdOC writes:
1985 Toyota Tercel 4 Dr SR5 AWD Wagon Review
ProsPristine examples like mine continue to gain value. A similar wagon sold for over $10K on Ebay a couple of years ago. I love the design. The simple 4WD system works more efficiently than any other 4WD I have owned. Reliable and easy to maintain. Repairs are fairly inexpensive. ConsThe only drawback is power - just about 60 horsepower. 
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The Best Toyota 4wd Ever Made. Period. — My Tercel 4WD is an SR5 version that has been kept garaged for its entire life. No rust and everything works. All is original - no aftermarket add-ons. Repairs are inexpensive and rare. Regular maintenance provides for a long engine life. My vehicle has 95K original miles. No accidents. The value of the vehicle continues to increase as time goes one, and as examples of these wagons fade away - especially the SR5 4WD model. Visibility is great. Seats are comfortable and the upholstery (plaid) is tasteful and rare. The 4WD system is simple and can be engaged on the fly. Although my wagon has not been off-road on several occasions, I have personally witnessed similar wagons go through rivers, climb boulders and get out of sand situations with ease. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) |
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1_car_chick writes:
1985 Toyota Tercel Review
Proscargo space, sturdiness, reliability, ease of repair Consgutless, poor acceleration 
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I Love This Car — I love my car. Sure, it is gutless on acceleration, has to be downshifted to make it up hills, and the radio is lousy....BUT gas mileage is good, I can leave it unlocked and the windows open anywhere and no one will steal it or rob from inside it, insurance is cheap, parts are available at any junk yard for next to nothing AND it's easy to fix yourself (all mechanical, none of this computer and electronic mumbo jumbo). I don't care if the dog sheds in it or the kid spills something or it gets a ding in a parking lot (those black bumpers and side panel protector strips really do what they are supposed to!) I actually had a 5 ton truck back into it and the bumper didn't have a mark on it, and a large car ran into the driver side door which popped right back out, on its own, without a single dent to show for it! If it was a brand new car that I had paid a fortune for, you can bet either accident would have totaled it.... Oh yeah, and the hatchback can hold almost anything I ask it to - camping gear, bicycle, kitchen table, 2x4's.... True, it's crummy in a crosswind, but I can get through a foot of snow (and it's only 2WD) just as well as anything else out there. I'll have to replace this old gem someday, but I can't find anything out there that I like even half as much, or that would serve my needs nearly as well. And certainly not with the same sticker price!!! Primary Use: Commuting to work |
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William writes:
1985 Toyota Tercel Review
Pros4 doors that can fit 5 full size adult, hatchback that is big enough to haul big items, Toyota reliability, and good fuel economy ConsHigh center of gravity, weak engine,and poor handling
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A Realiable 4 Door Hatchback With Loads Of Space To Haul Things. — Very reliable car with 4 doors and hatchback that can haul even big items. Good value, great insurance rate, and good fuel economy. Toyota build quality makes it very reliable. Very unattractive appearance which you can leave your keys in the car with all the windows open and still don't have to worry about losing it. Poor performance with very weak engine. Once you hit the AC at "ECON" mode, you speed drops from 50mph to 30mph. Set the AC at full with 5 people in the car, your speed will drop to 25mph. Thin tires and tall body makes it one of the worse handling car I have ever driven. Cross wind causes the car to tilt and water on the road makes the car skid easy. |
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Nicholas writes:
1985 Toyota Tercel Review
Proslast forever Consugly
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Good For Long Term — Ugly reliable long lasting. was in the family for over 20 years. Only reason got rid of was becouse it failed smog and california offered to give the fam money to put it in a junk yard, so we took the money and waived good bye. Primary Use: Commuting to work |