1982 Toyota Tercel Std Sedan 2-door 1.5l on 2040-cars
Pleasant Grove, Utah, United States
Oh, What a Feeling, Indeed! For sale, a bright yellow 1982 Toyota Tercel babe magnet. I love this car, but my wife has become jealous of the admiring ladies that chase me all over town whenever I drive it. Also, she doesn't like that I keep it pampered in a warm garage, while our other cars are left out on the driveway, completely exposed to the elements. It is in pretty good condition, but it is 31 years old, with the little dings and scratches you'd expect on a daily driver of that age. The interior is all original, complete with the original radio with push-button presets, and factory option tape player. The rear seats are in good shape, the front seats have seat covers on them. The dash has a dash cover on it, but underneath it's actually in pretty good shape considering the age--little hairline cracks all over, but no giant gashes or anything. A/C works well. Earlier this year I had it repainted (same color--the original yellow), and it looks great. The tires are all brand new--about 200 miles on them. It is registered and driveable.
The bad--as mentioned, the carb runs pretty rich and needs to be adjusted. I had it compression tested about 3,000 miles ago, and compression is still very good. The (5 speed) transmission feels like it needs a synchro replaced. Basically, it's tough to downshift into first unless the car is at a complete stop, or until you get the hang of how to do it right. The portion of the trunk hinge that keeps the trunk open is broken. I've modified it so that it will stay open, but you must pull down the hinge with pliers in order to close it. Finally, the heater only blows lukewarm. There is no blockage anywhere, and the heater core is good--a fellow Tercel enthusiast tells me it is just a matter of adjusting the little plastic lever for the heater control under the dash. All that said, it runs well enough for regular commuting. For those of you out there who appreciate the functional simplicity of early 1980's Japanese econobox engineering (let's see, there's my two brothers . . . anyone else?), the Tercel--particularly the first generation--is a great car, extremely reliable, and surprisingly fun to drive. They are also increasingly difficult to find, especially in good, original condition like this one. Enjoy! |
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