1991 Toyota Celica SX review from Australia and New Zealand
"Performance, Handling what more do you want"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
159,000Klm the manifold had a leak in it, It was replaced if custom extractors $570.
164,000Klm I hit something from underneath and broke the exhaust, Replaced by custom 2.5" mandrel bent exhaust $760.
170,000Klm Added performance air filter ($140) and made a insulated air intake box ($70).
174,000Klm Replaced coil, leads & spark plugs with MSD performance coil ($125), 8.5mm Bosch leads ($75) & Bosch iridium spark plugs ($80).
176,000Klm Replaced worn clutch with after-market heavy duty clutch kit ($450)
Plus custom short shifter.
180,000Klm Replaced worn shocks & springs with Monroe Nitrogen Shocks & 2" Super-low King Springs.
195,000Klm Replaced blown head gasket with 1mm metal head gasket.
General comments?
As you can see I'm in love with this celica. Next I'll do the internals and add a TO3/TO4E Turbo.
This is a real man's car.
The handling is just that little not so good, but can be improved by better rear sway bar's.
The interior isn't so bad, well I don't really go for that stuff.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L EFI Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 200000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Starlet |
| Date of Entry | 19th May, 2002 |