okay so i bought a 1991 toyota tercell and its okay... i mean it works.... but the look of it isn't that great so here a brief description...... Red 2dr all the tries look like spares and the bumper is like a black plastic that has the weathered plastic look(pealing an faded) the windsheilds cracked but im already fixing that there isn't any tinting or A/C so its freakin hot and the Drivers seat is a little torn i either want it replaced or just not visable. the Seat belts are a little frayed, which could be a safety issue? and the intertior has been keep in good condition but there isn't any way of knowing the oil level or Rpm...............luckly there are no dents that i could find or scracthed but it looks like there is a plastic layer over the paint job and its starting to come up, So how do you think i can "pimp my ride"?
2007-07-19 05:37:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
FYI the "pimp my ride" thing was a joke just so no one gets the wrong impression....and i only paid 1,500 for it and the reason im wondering about the oil thinger is becasue the person i bought from says it burns oil if you go over 110 kph
just so you know
2007-07-19 05:52:04 · update #1
compound rub,... wax and armor-all, and seat covers will do wonders.
The compound rub will help smooth the edges where the clear coat is pealing and restore some brightness to the red.
Use a car wax for the color red, found at your local automotive store.
Keep the interior nice by protecting it with armor-all.
Seat covers for the front seats- they come in a variety of colors , from plain, plaid, floral, cartoons, wool, leather-like or even camo.
Lots of elbow grease! Good Luck
2007-07-19 05:45:57 · answer #1 · answered by hailey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are on a budget obviously since you have a Tercel. Hey! I drove a Ford Pinto in college. I get it.
Go the the junk yard and find a set of alloy toyota wheels with a four hole pattern. Your Tercel wheels are 13"X4.5" so you probably cant go much larger than 14 or 15 inch wheels. The lower profile the tires the better. A set of wheels and tires from a salvage yard shouldn't be too expensive. Get a set of seat covers and a matching steering wheel grip cover.
Buy some Vinyl Restore and apply it to the fading plastic trim. It will look amazing. Apply some wax, get a cat back exhaust and...
!voila!
That things got the 1.5l Toyota did right by that power plant. It is peppy and should last you for years with the proper care. If the previous owner kept the fluids up.
Change your oil regularly every 3K miles. Take it to a lube shop and have them do the full monty... grease, all fluids, all lubricants.
Forget about the guy who said it's not worth it. A little investment will make the car last a long time.
I stilll have a 1974 Toyota pick-up I bought from my neighbor who had it since new. It's got 400K miles on it and its still running strong an the same engine. How can you put monetary worth on something like that?
2007-07-19 05:48:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy some new all weather tires that are the correct size. Call salvage yards for a new better condition bumper, you can also call around for a drivers side seat as well, its usually cheaper and simpler than reupholstering. Changing the bumper is reduculously easy. You can do the same for the seat belts too.
As for the gauges, either buy a new kit and have it installed, or take it in and see if they can be repaired. Some times its a simple fix, such as a computer or a new wire.
As for the flaking clear stuff on the paint, thats the top coat, the only way to really fix it is to take it in and have it re painted, or re topcoated.
salvage yards can be your best friend. Along with a ratchet set and a pry bar.
2007-07-19 05:43:56 · answer #3 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The RPM thing can be solved with an add on Tachometer and the paint issues will need to be done at a body shop. The plastic coating is in fact the clear coat coming off and can be an issue in the future for rust and corrosion. The oil "level" issue is solved by checking the dip stick. I know of no car that tells the level, just the pressure. This too can be solved by adding an oil pressure gauge.
2007-07-19 05:45:55 · answer #4 · answered by Jeep Driver 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1991 Tercell, in need of work. I don't know what you paid for it, but believe that to repair all the things you mentioned and some that you haven't yet discovered, it will cost more than the car is worth.
2007-07-19 05:44:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
PIMP UR RIDE? shallow man buy a bus pass u sound alone spend more time on a bus than ur car u will find what ur looking for GIRLS use public transport 2! lol
2007-07-19 05:43:40 · answer #6 · answered by boat 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
take it to an AUTO DETAIL shop and tell them what u want done.....OR if u can DIY look for things on internet.
2007-07-19 05:40:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋