1990 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 16v

Summary:

Street Legal Jet!!

Faults:

Rack and Pinion Steering column has messed up at 163 000. But that's about it that I know of.

General Comments:

Yow this car thinks it's weighs only 200lbs and has a V6 in it! I'm talk seriously quick, even for an automatic. From stop lights I've slaughtered a Cavalier and a Civic so far (but a civic, I know who hasn't slaughtered a Civic right?!) And one of the best things I like about it is that the limited slip is so good that while cars are burning out at the lights, trying to peel out quickly, my tires are already locked and I just see them in my side view mirror coming because I'm already gone!!! The interior is sporty and has serious potential which I am beginning to exploit, but the engine is still basically stock, I'm waiting till I pay my tuition to start hooking it up!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th July, 2003

3rd Sep 2005, 22:35

The title of this review made me go back and make sure I wasn't in a different manufacturers review segment. nope, back to reality, another kid that thinks a '90 Celica is extremely fast. hardly a street legal jet, although I applaud toyota for their durability.

15th Jul 2008, 19:39

I own a '91 Celica GT, with the 2.2L I4 (NOT v4 as the previous guy typed), and couldn't be more pleased with it. Although I don't drive it just to "slaughter" anyone... If I wanted that I would buy a Civic and start putting on as many cheap aftermarket parts as I can.

This car is extremely reliable and handles like a charm, and has enough power and potential for anything that you'd want (anything legal), but driven and "reviewed" by guys like this just cheapens it to a mere tire-burning toy, like some Hyundai or Kia or even a Civic. This car deserves better.

11th Dec 2008, 20:45

Here is my take on Celica performance (based on mine only). 91, 5 spd. convertible which is 150 lbs heavier. 143K. Average at best. Nothing thrilling about the engine. No soul stirring. This coming from a 50 yr. old who's had about a dozen different cars from 3 cyl. to V8, all but 2 stick shift. I've had mine 5 yrs. now & and it runs fine, 35 mpg. But, Mini vans can out duel me at will if so inclined.

1990 Toyota Celica ST 4 Banger

Summary:

A great fun little car

Faults:

The alternator died on it.

Then it threw a rod!

Other than that, not too much went wrong!

General Comments:

I LOVED this car.. to this day, its my favorite car.. I miss it!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th June, 2003

17th May 2008, 17:32

Mine has 250k on it and outside of regular stuff, it runs like a marvel, and looks great at any age. If you keep it rustproofed, it will last for years, and keep a decent value. And, as a bonus, is very good on fuel.

1990 Toyota Celica GT 2.2L DOHC 16v

Summary:

Amazing driving machine, able to best newer cars!

Faults:

When I purchased the car I paid only $2200 Canadian for it. Non certified or emission tested.

-Replaced PCV hose from valve cover to throttle body (reduced blowback from the oil cap, passed emissions)

-Replaced valves connecting fuel lines to tank.

General Comments:

Always wanted a car like this.

-Beautiful body lines, even at 12 years old it looks newer than most cars!

-Handling is a dream, wish there were more twisty roads (like in england) to drive on.

-Pick up is great, nippy as hell.

-Engine can be modified to create immense HP (300-550)

-Interior is sharp and clean, easy reachable controls.

-Smooth shifting.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th April, 2002

1990 Toyota Celica GT

Summary:

At 10 years old, still runs new

Faults:

The usual, tires, and an exhaust leak.

General Comments:

I think the Celica is a great car. I have had another I owned since new.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 17th January, 2001

1990 Toyota Celica GT 2.2L

Summary:

Excellent all round, fast-looking sporty compact

Faults:

None!

General Comments:

The look of the car is definitely eye-catching, with a style that never dies.

I've rated the performance of this car relatively low because its acceleration absolutely stinks and the 5SFE engine is weak. However, I overcame this by just adding a turbo. Not much in terms of modifying and upgrading in performance unless you custom make it.

Do you like music? The sound is incredible in this car with a decent aftermarket stereo system.

Also, the Celica is a Toyota, and therefore, very reliable. Even with a turbo, I expect my engine to last longer than a Honda's.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 2nd December, 2000

1st Jul 2001, 21:47

Yeah, I have a Celica, and would like to know by how much horse power did it increase, and how much was the turbo? Alexshu78@aol.com

26th Aug 2001, 21:04

The horsepower for the 2.2l is about 130bhp in the manual.

I'd like to comment on the statement about the acceleration stinking on the review above - I don't see how you can expect good acceleration when you drive an automatic. I own a 1990 Celica GT, with a manual transmission, and it's pretty nippy. No, it's not a Corvette or a Porsche, but it takes off alright. I think the 0-60 at new was 8 seconds (about).

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1990 Toyota Celica Grand Sport 2.2 DOHC long block

Summary:

Great project car for speed demons

Faults:

Great performance, but needs help.

General Comments:

I like my Celica a lot more than my Supra, I think that this year of the Celica out does the similar year of the Supra if you can get it to top performance.

Fitted parts : HKS exaust, AEM intake and filter, Toyo tires (the really fat ones).

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 13th September, 2000

1990 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 DOHC 16V

Summary:

True sports car!!!!!!!!!!

Faults:

I have owned the car for a year now, all I have done is bought new tires, changed my air intake tube, and fixed the bearing. Other than that, nothing much.

General Comments:

It's a good smooth ride for me since I am a big fan of Toyota cars. Also its performance is good and very pleasing!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 2nd September, 2000

1990 Toyota Celica GTS 22R

Summary:

Reliable and stylish

Faults:

While living in Hawaii, a few things went wrong.

1) Sensor in the air intake.

2) Serpentine pulley (rubber seal between metal ring halves crumbled due to excessive salty air living by the ocean).

3) Motor mount.

General Comments:

I really like the car. Since I've moved back to Los Angeles well over a year ago, the car has had absolutely no problems.

If I had one complaint, it is that it's a little slow. I owned an 84 Celica that had 250,000 miles on it and it was as quick if not quicker than this car.

Still, I like it and before the new Celica's came out, everyone always thought the car is much newer than it is due to the styling of the internals and externals.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 7th August, 2000