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The Good
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1988 Toyota Tercel: Quick Overview
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1988 Toyota Tercel Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 1988 |
| Make | Toyota |
| Model | Tercel |
| Trim | - |
| Style | 2-Door Coupe 5-Speed Manual |
| Type | Coupe |
| Category | Compact Car |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | Japan |
| Manufacturing City | TOYOTA CITY |
Dimensions
| Doors | 2-Door |
| Curb Weight | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | - |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 3E |
| Engine Size | 1.5L |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Transmission Type | Manual |
| Transmission Speeds | 5-Speed |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | - |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | - |
| Invoice Price | - |
| Delivery Charges | - |
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What Problems Does the 1988 Toyota Tercel Have?
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How long will the 1988 Toyota Tercel last?
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What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
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What Colors Options are Available?
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1988 Toyota Tercel Prices and Market Value
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1988 Toyota Tercel Cost of Ownership
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1988 Toyota Tercel Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
-
City Mileage
-
Highway Mileage
-
1988 Toyota Tercel Recalls & Defects
Exterior Lighting:headlights
Recall date
1992-07-13
Recall no.
92v111000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
There CAN BE Interference With THE Headlamp Housing IF Headlamp Bulbs ARE Replaced With ANY Brand Other Than Koito Brand Bulbs.
Consequence
THE Interference With THE Headlamp Housing Caused Byother Than Koito Brand Lamp Bulbs Does NOT Comply With Fmvss 108, "lamps,reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy
Toyota Dealers Will Provide A NEW Koito Brand Bulb With NO Charge IF A Non-Koito Brand Bulb IS NOW Installed, or Should A Headlamp Bulb Burn OUT IN THE Future. "caution Labels" Will Also BE Placed ON Each Headlamp Housing.
Notes
System: Headlamps; Fmvss 108.vehicle Description: Passenger Cars Equipped With Koito Headlamps.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Recall date
2007-08-27
Recall no.
07e064000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Certain Federal-Mogul Aftermarket Fuel Pumps Sold Under THE Brand Names OF Carter, Accuflow, Napa, Truflow, Parts Depo, and Parts Master, Shipped Between August 2006 and July 2007 FOR USE ON THE Vehicles Listed Above. THE Fuel Pump Diaphragm IN Certain Production Runs MAY Have Been Improperly Installed or Inadequately Tested Which MAY Cause THE Fuel Pump TO Leak.
Consequence
A Leaking Fuel Pump Could Create A Vehicle Fire Hazard.
Remedy
Federal-Mogul Will Notify Owners and Replace THE Defective Fuel Pumps Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON October 15, 2007. Owners CAN Contact Federal-Mogul AT 248-354-7700.
Notes
This Recall Only Pertains TO Aftermarket Carter, Napa, Accuflow, TRU Flow, Parts Master, and Parts Depot Brand Fuel Pumps and HAS NO Relation TO ANY Original Equipment Installed ON THE Listed Motor Vehicles.customers MAY Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
1988 Toyota Tercel Insurance
Insurance for a 1988 Toyota Tercel is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Coupe with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 1988 Toyota Tercel Compare to Other Coupe?
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Final Verdict: Is the 1988 Toyota Tercel a Good Coupe?
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