mpg for 1989 tercel

[labeau]

I just bought a 1989 tercel w/ a speed automatic with 52000 orginal miles. I would like to know what the gas mileage will be for city and freeway. And is it a good car? want it for a commuter car 200 miles a day, thanks.

[Donald]

I have an '89 but with a '92 Paseo engine in it. I get 30 mpg doing about 15 - 20 miles a day, of which about 10 is high way.
If your engine is tight and runs well I would say that you should get about the same or maybe better if you are doing mostly high way driving.

[Skuz]

My '89 Tercel has a 5 speed manual tran. The best I ever did on highway was 36 MPG (US).

City is usually near 28-29.

I would expect these numbers to be lower for a 3 speed auto, especially on the highway.

[jijiandfarmgang]

92 tercel, auto 100,000 miles
I avg 26-29 mpg, no matter where I drive although I never drive above 60

[Tercel GTS]

After about a year you'll need valve seals if you're really going that far a day.