 I bought my Tercel in 1996 with 50,000 
as I needed a reliable car- all the 
consumer ratings said it would be.  Had 
it throroughly checked by a mechanic 
who also said it would be great.  Since 
90000mi it has been nothing but 
trouble.  Burns 2 qts of oil between 
oil changes, and I have had an average 
of $150/month in repairs over the last 
three years.