Faults:

I haven't really had many issues with the car. A coil pack went on it a couple months after getting it, though it was probably due for a change anyhow.

The only other problem I've been faced with was, according to a friend's OB2 reader, a P0420 error, meaning that the catalyst was operating at under thresh-hold. I replaced a $5 O2 sensor, and discovered it was the other sensor on the exhaust, as the engine light was still on...

Didn't get around to correcting that, and a week or maybe a bit more later the engine light went out. Theoretically, whatever was effecting the sensor dissolved itself. How many cars heal themselves? haha.

The light has yet to come back on.

General Comments:

Overall, I'm quite happy with this car. I haven't experienced many troubles and it gets me where ever I want to go. I've replaced the 13" wagon wheels with 14's, still pretty small, but I can get through back roads with no trouble. It has all the power necessary to commute, and will sink the speedometer on the highway.

I find the car to be a bit small for my size, an average 6' adult male. Though it isn't really all too uncomfortable, I could do with a couple more inches all around.

I dislike the front speakers, and how they are an uncommon three-bolt mount. It makes replacement a pain, with brackets and such. Also, the lack of rear speakers is (standard with Toyota, but) unfortunate. All in all, speakers aren't' a big deal at all though, there's nothing much more to complain about.

Gas mileage is incredible, I seem to get better km's out of my car than some people with newer, more expensive, supposed fuel efficient cars.

I would recommend this car to anyone who wants a cheap, reliable commuter car.

Faults:

Na

General Comments:

Does anyone know if the 1998 Tercel CE comes with a tachometer? If not, can one be added through Toyota instead of aftermarket units?

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with this car yet! (knock on wood) The only money I have put into this car are expected costs. For example, I've had the front brake pads replaced at about 100,000kms and had the tires replaced shortly after that.

General Comments:

I have no complaints about this car.

It has been an excellent economy car. It is cheap to run and cheap to maintain.

For a small car it's pretty roomy. I moved across the country with me and all my stuff in this car.

After 4 years it still looks like new inside and out (minus the odd scratch).

It runs smoothly and has guts for a small car. The only time it lags is on particularly steep terrain. Otherwise hills aren't a problem.

My only complaint with my experience with this car is having to deal with the dealership service center. They try and gouge me every time I go in there.

I always get a second opinion on their service reports and so far they were either wrong or exaggerated the problem. I have got any work done elsewhere for half the cost and sometimes find there is no need for work at all.