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1991 Toyota Tercel Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$6,763 to $9,753

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The Toyota Tercel got a complete makeover for 1991. Bigger and roomier than ever, the Tercel also got a sleek, aerodynamic new shape and a new body style. The three-door hatchback was discontinued in favor of a four-door sedan. The engine remained small, but was updated and got a little bit more power.

The 1991 Toyota Tercel came in four trim levels. The coupe was offered as a base or DX (deluxe) model, and the sedan was available as a DX or LE. All shared the same 1.5-liter, 82 horsepower four cylinder engine. Not surprisingly, the 1991 Toyota Tercel got excellent gas mileage, at about 30 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. The base models only came with a four-speed manual transmission, while the DX and LE models also had the choice of a three-speed automatic.

The 1991 Toyota Tercel has a legion of loyal fans who say that despite its uncomfortable seats, lack of frills, and tiny back seat it is a great car. The 1991 Tercel is extremely reliable and handles well in inclement weather. The one major complaint is that 1991 Tercel owners wish the car had more power.

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by Daena S
Mar 07, 2011
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
by Branden K
Feb 07, 2010
Performance-Everything good except acceleration, it works though. Build Quality-It's pretty solid for the most part. Appearance-It looks fine, not too much wrong with it at all. Fun Factor-It's decently fun to drive, I like it though. Cost of Ownership-It's pretty good, good MPG's, the engine doesn't need too much work.Feb 07, 2010
by Kim R
Sep 30, 2009
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

1991 Toyota Tercel Pricing

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Trims & specs

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Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: vinyl

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Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

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AM/FM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

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