Used 1997 Toyota Tercel
1997 Toyota Tercel Overview
Tercel Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Toyota Tercel (1995-1998) a 4.6 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 95% recommend it. These figures are based on 146 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1997 Toyota Tercel
"The greatest car I have EVER owned"
"Got this little car back in September 2023, with 240,000 for $2,000. Needed a reliable commuter for work. Never once gave up, just recently at 248,000 I put in a new clutch, new fly wheel, new rear main seal & new brakes all around. Oil changed at every 3,000. Amazing little vehicle, I honestly recommend it. I wouldn’t hesitate to drive it NOW from coast to coast."
"loved my turtle!"
"Best car I ever owned. I bought it with a blown up motor, my brother re-built it and she never left me stranded on the side of the road. I commuted in this car, BEST gas mileage ever! I would still be driving her if a lady didn't rear end me and total it yesterday! RIP TERCEL"
"Long term reliability"
"I started driving this car at 125K miles, now at 234K. The car still drives like a dream. I drive a fair amount of gravel and rough pavement every day and the car still holds alignment for many years at a time. I changed out shocks at ~180K and both front half-shafts at ~170K and ~195K and had the timing belt changed at 215K. No other large maintenance really performed. This is unbelievable to me. The car loses a little oil now (pan gasket) but still averages 39-40mpg day in-day out. Problems are non-existent. I am a big guy and the seats are holding up almost like new. They are very comfortable for 1-2 hour drives, but start to lose a bit on longer trips. All in all a wonderful car and I would buy another in a heartbeat."
Overall 1997 Toyota Tercel Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1997 Toyota Tercel is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1997 Toyota Tercel quality a 4.6 out of 5.
1997 Toyota Tercel Reliability
The 1997 Toyota Tercel receives an average consumer rating of 4.6 overall and a 4.7 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1997 Tercel Features
According to drivers of the 1997 Tercel, here are some of its best features:
- Reliable. Like UNBELIEVABLE reliable. Starts up al
- Great gas mileage, compact car, easy to park
- Reliable, great gas mileage, great to drive, lasts
- Reliability
- Lasts forever, unless you ruin it by having an accident, no problem with AC, it worked great!
1997 Toyota Tercel MPG by Trim
1997 Tercel CE Sedan 2D - city 28 MPG - hwy 35 MPG
1997 Tercel CE Sedan 4D - city 28 MPG - hwy 35 MPG
1997 Tercel Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1997 Toyota Tercel front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.
1997 Toyota Tercel Safety Features
- Child Door Locks: Not available
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
1997 Toyota Tercel
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1997 Toyota Tercel Values and Prices
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 2080 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 81.0 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 90.3 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.6 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.2 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 4 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.9 inches | ||
Overall Length | 161.8 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 51.3 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 9.3 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 31.5 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 93.7 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 64.8 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 28 mpg | ||
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Highway | 35 mpg | ||
Combined | 31 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Manual | ||
5 speed | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 93 @ 5400 RPM | ||
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Torque | 100 @ 4400 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.5 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |