Toyota Tercel

Used 1998 Toyota Tercel

Name: 1998 Toyota Tercel
Brand: Toyota
Price: 2437 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.6 (146 reviews)

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1998

Fuel Economy

30 combined mpg

Horsepower

93 hp

Engine

4-Cyl, 1.5 Liter

Cargo Volume

9.3 cu ft

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1998 Toyota Tercel Overview

1998 Toyota Tercel Pricing

1998 Toyota Tercel pricing starts at $1,742 for the Tercel CE Sedan 2D, which had a starting MSRP of $13,110 when new. The range-topping 1998 Tercel CE Sedan 2D starts at $1,742 today, originally priced from $13,110.

		Original MSRP	KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
	CE Sedan 2D	$13,110	$1,742

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1998 Toyota Tercel models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

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 1998 Toyota Tercel

"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."

"Just keeps going."

"I bought this 95 Tercell 4 years ago and it had 140,000 miles on it. I just drive it around town. I now have 180,000 miles on it, I change the oil once a year, put a battery in it, and it just keeps running and running and running. IM AMAZED!!"

Overall 1998 Toyota Tercel Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1998 Toyota Tercel is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1998 Toyota Tercel quality a 4.6 out of 5.

1998 Toyota Tercel Reliability

The 1998 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 1998 Tercel Features

According to drivers of the 1998 Tercel, here are some of its best features:

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!
Runs FOREVER, Great MPG, Great shifting

1998 Toyota Tercel MPG by Trim

1998 Tercel CE Sedan 2D - city 27 MPG - hwy 35 MPG

1998 Tercel Safety

1998 Toyota Tercel Safety Features

Child Door Locks: Not available
Child Seat Anchors: Not available
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Rear Side Airbag
Front Side Airbag

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1998 Toyota Tercel Style

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1998 Toyota Tercel Depreciation

A 1998 Toyota Tercel has depreciated $69 or 5% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $1,264 and trade-in value of $648.

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1998 Toyota Tercel Annual Depreciation

Year	Vehicle Depreciation*	Resale Value	Trade-In Value
2022	+ $50	$1,333	$759
2023	$8	$1,325	$642
2024	$29	$1,296	$685
Now	$32	$1,264	$648

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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation

*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

1998 Toyota Tercel Depreciation

Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

	Curb Weight	2010 lbs.
	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
	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
	Moon Roof/Sun Roof	Available
	Number of Doors	2 doors
	Rear Spoiler	Available

Fuel Economy

	City	27 mpg
	Highway	35 mpg
	Combined	30 mpg

Mechanical

	Drivetrain	FWD
	Transmission Type	Manual
	5 speed	Available

Performance

	Horsepower	93 @ 5400 RPM
	Torque	100 @ 4400 rpm
	Engine	4-Cyl, 1.5 Liter

Warranty

	Basic	3 years / 36000 miles
	Powertrain	5 years / 60000 miles
	Corrosion	5 years / Unlimited miles

Entertainment

DVD Entertainment System
MP3 Player
CD Player

Interior

Power Windows
Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

Leather Seats
Dual Power Front Seats
Power Driver's Seat

Technology

Cruise Control
Navigation System

1998 Toyota Tercel Safety

1998 Toyota Tercel Safety Technology

Child Door Locks: Not available
Child Seat Anchors: Not available
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Rear Side Airbag
Front Side Airbag

Not Available

Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Front Side

3.0

Rear Side

4.0

Compare to Similar Vehicles

	Used 1998 Toyota Tercel	Used 2002 Saturn S-Series	Used 1999 Subaru Impreza	Used 2000 Ford Contour
		See Details	See Details	See Details
Price	$1,742	$2,052	$1,678	$1,706
Consumer Rating	4.6	4.4	4.7	3.8
Fuel Economy	City 27/Hwy 35/Comb 30 MPG	City 24/Hwy 34/Comb 28 MPG	City 20/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG	City 18/Hwy 27/Comb 21 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Seating Capacity	4	5	5	5
Basic Warranty	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower	93 @ 5400 RPM	100 @ 5000 RPM	142 @ 5600 RPM	170 @ 6250 RPM
Engine	4-Cyl, 1.5 Liter	4-Cyl, 1.9 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter	V6, 2.5 Liter
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	AWD	FWD

1998 Toyota Tercel Rankings

Rank	Vehicles	HP
#1	1998 Cadillac Seville	275
#2	2000 Volvo S70	236
#3	1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue	215
#4	1999 Mitsubishi Diamante	210
#47	1998 Toyota Tercel	93

FAQs

Is 1998 a good year for a Toyota Tercel?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.6 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1998 Tercel is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Toyota Tercel 1998 a good Sedan?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.6 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1998 Tercel is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 1998 Toyota Tercel?

The 1998 Toyota Tercel gets 27 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.

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