“Cool” car guys aren’t supposed to admit that they like basic economy cars from yesteryear, but I’m not cool, so I guess I’ll just go out and admit that I do a double take when a clean Toyota Tercel rolls by and I’m a sucker for the hatchback version that hasn’t been hacked up by […]
What could be better than driving a high mile version of a classic Japanese coupe with a manual gearbox and some sweet 80s style? Yeah…getting that same car with low miles and in mint condition for peanuts. Find this 1989 Toyota Tercel offered for $5700 in South San Francisco, CA via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck. From […]
This next car comes from tipper Matt C who writes: I don’t know how or why somebody managed to keep a 1982 Toyota Tercel in such good condition; most Japanese cars from that era would at least be showing some interior wear beyond the steering wheel, or faded or dinged paint. Plus, this one is an […]
This next car comes from DT regular Safety Fast who writes: Behold the 1984 Toyota Tercel ‘Malaise Edition’ in beautiful, vibrant beige. This car was not included in the “Oh what a feeling!” advertising campaign of the time because the feeling it gave owners was sadness. With long-term ownership, this feeling eventually morphed into serious […]
How often do you run into classic 80s Japanese cars with all-wheel-drive that aren’t total wrecks or complete piles of rust? Not very often…well…actually we try and post those all the time around here, but I’m still regularly surprised. Find this 1983 Toyota Tercel 4wd offered for $3,200 near Boise, ID via craigslist. Tip from Fuel […]
This next feature comes with a few words from tipper Matt C…take it away: I hopped on Craigslist today looking for a cool station wagon, and found several that are quite DT-ish: First is an AMC Concord wagon, amazingly clean at a great price. 1982 American Concorde offered for $1995 near Atlanta, GA via craigslist. […]
Photos of cars being used for their intended purpose greatly strengthens the persuasive argument come selling time, even if slightly abusive. Would you rather buy a Chevelle that you knew wasn’t too tired to do a burnout via photographic evidence? How about a Tercel throwing snow over its trapezoidal silhouette? Hell yes, please, on both […]
Find this 1984 Toyota Tercel SR5 4WD here on eBay offered for $3,977 buy-it-now or make-offer located in San Diego, CA. From eBay listing: Item specifics Condition: Used Seller Notes: “Car has been completely overhauled by a Toyota Certified Mechanic, the list of work done is in the sales description. The only remaining issue would […]
The 4th generation Toyota Tercel was a budget economy car with a reputation for being plasticy, slow, and not very fun…but at the same time they are reliable and able to absorb constant abuse. Sounds like the perfect recipe for a beater, but what if you could find one where somebody turned up the heat? […]
Only Toyota would have the nerve to offer three different subcompact cars at the same time in the early 1980s, the E70 Corolla, 1st gen Starlet, and 1st gen Tercel. The Tercel was the first of the Toyota lineup to go front-wheel-drive, but it was also the lightest and cheapest. Find this 1981 Toyota Tercel […]