1994
Toyota Tercel

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  • 2dr Std 4-Spd Manual
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  • 2dr DX 5-Spd
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    $10,458
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  • 4dr DX 5-Spd
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    $10,558
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Age / mileage
7 years / less than 85,000 miles
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12 months / 12, 000 miles
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160- or 174-point inspections
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Consumer reviews

85% of drivers recommend this car
4.2 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
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Comfort 3.7
Interior 3.7
Performance 3.9
Value 4.5
Exterior 3.8
Reliability 4.7

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  • By Khed from Clayton, GA
    Owns this car
    October 28, 2019

    Best everyday car

    Great car to get to work and back everyday. Got mine used. Have had minimal problems out of it. And the ones I did have were just due to age and general maintenance and replacements. It’s currently in the shop for a gasket replacement and now I’m driving a 2019 Chevy Spark. But as soon as the Tercel comes out I’m driving it again. I’d buy it 100x over, over my Spark. Great little car. Gonna be hard to let it go one day.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Tercelling from Seattle, Wa
    Owns this car
    July 22, 2019

    Very reliable and excellent fuel economy

    Easy car to get around town with and the fun to drive. Always starts and very reliable. The preventative maintenance is easy to do by yourself with common tools. Replacement parts are in-stock and affordable.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Rars1965 from Clearlake Oaks, CA
    Owns this car
    September 2, 2017

    23 years and never had to repair it!

    I bought mine new in 94 and drove it for 23 years. Never broke down, always started, and got me where I needed to go. Comfort level could have been better. Paint oxidized on every one I ever saw. Engine wasn't terribly powerful. Upholstery cracked due to elements. It had all of the issues I've heard other owners of the 94 had. Overall, it was an awesome car. It was hard to let it go but I needed something newer.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By thekid from Silver Spring, MD
    Owns this car
    June 1, 2011

    A real gem

    I amazed at the reliability of this unassuming little car - it just keeps going and going. I'm the original owner and the repairs have been minimal - a starter and one electronic gizmo from the emission control system. It's also wonderful to park. Of course, no one over the age of 8 can sit comfortably in the back seat but you can't have everything.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By nice car
    Owns this car
    August 14, 2010

    Very Reliable

    Very great on gas and always reliable. Not the most powerful car and not vary fast but i would recomend for a first car to anyone.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By dont have one from Newark, DE
    Owns this car
    May 24, 2007

    just not that good of a car

    i dunno how long i've had the car for, but its just not that god of a car. my tercel only has about 40,000 miles on it so we got lucky with the milage, and the handling is ok, the performance honestly isn't that great at all. kind of a scary car to be in to since its got no airbags at all, and since the stearing wheel is hard plastic it makes it just as scary. good for a first car, just dont plan on keeping it that long
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Wolf from new york
    Owns this car
    May 7, 2007

    i love my car

    it grate on gas and hold road i love this very good car and keep going i drive that car 2 hours to work after hard day i really like drive car home . just good size car for me and my family . go dow highway really good go threw snow and ice roads and held really good . it old val as good .i said before i would nevery buy one know i would buy after owen this one it a great car. i have so many cars and i love tis one it like jeep . it take beting it keeps going
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 1994 Toyota Tercel?

The 1994 Toyota Tercel is available in 2 trim levels:

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  • DX (4 styles)

Is the 1994 Toyota Tercel reliable?

The 1994 Toyota Tercel has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1994 Toyota Tercel owners.

Is the 1994 Toyota Tercel a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1994 Toyota Tercel. 85.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.2 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.7
  • Interior: 3.7
  • Performance: 3.9
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 3.8
  • Reliability: 4.7
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