Faults:

The rear Brake on the Passenger side Locked up, Causing a system failure, Damaging the Brake pads/shoes and Brake Cylinder.

(basically having no brakes whatsoever)

$148.69 Repair bill though... (Not too bad at all)

Passenger side window has to be "pushed" in to the car's body to seal right when door is opened, otherwise it will leak water (...Crashed?!?...)

That's it....

General Comments:

I had bought the car since the Nissan 300ZX had caught on fire for the 2nd time. It was time to start all new again. Wasn't too happy knowing I'd be "downgrading" to a 4 Cyl. I gotta say though, It's amazed me in so many ways.

Inside, it is oh so ROOMY! Even for a 6'4" dude. Although the Interior has been severely mistreated, it still holds up very well. AC is still working, All the lights, everything works flawlessly. very comfy overall.

Performance? Not too sure for stock. Although I own the ST model which comes standard with the corolla engine, it is way too fast. Maybe the 5 speed gearbox helps. The engine's been MODDED. As soon as you pop the hood, the first thing that catches your attention is the SHORT RAM INTAKE, and Matching cables, wires, Etc. Looks like something that came out of Fast and the Furious.

Noot too happy with the gas mileage, about 20-22MPG.

28 MPG? LMAO! (yeah right...)

It keeps up with the scion TC.

Handling is just phenomenal. Even for a FF layout for a car, you cannot break that thing off the pavement. It just sticks to it.

The previous owner MODDED the engine/ECU.

Mods Include...

Interior ---(white face gauges, Int. Neon lights, Trim Pieces.

Ext.--- 17" alloy wheels, Lowering springs, Tints.

It's a really nice car. And I found it for $2500. Not too bad. Really happy with it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!

Most of the performance upgrades will have to be custom since there aren't that many companies making "bolt-on" or even parts in general for this model of celica (T200. Oh well...

Faults:

The clutch went at about 200,000km, but this was expected given I acquired the car at 169,000. A leak developed in the exhaust pipe where the flex pipe is, which had to be replaced. An idle problem exists which I can't figure out. The engine doesn't seem to idle up in the winter when it is cold, and so I just raise the idle with the throttle slightly for a minute. I will get it fixed, but the idle control parts are very expensive and so I don't want to replace anything that doesn't need replacement, even still the engine runs fine. Began consuming oil at 220,000km to the point where I have to add about half a liter between oil changes.

General Comments:

Very solid, clean and efficient running engine. Get about 550km on a 55L tank. The engine never gets tired of being pushed hard. Although a little bit more power for this car would be welcomed.

The car was lowered, intake, beefed up exhaust pipe and muffler. Turns on a dime, with very good feedback from the steering wheel. With the original shocks and 3 year old lowering springs I am yet to feel any body roll on tight turns.

It may need a paint job soon, I have been putting it off for a while, the clear coat around the door handles and the bumper is starting to peel slightly. The car is over 8 years old and the only thing that is rusting slightly is the tow hook. It has been driven every winter with all that road salt with no effect on the chassis or body, but a winter car has now been purchased so she will sit tight when it is cold from now on.

The reliability of the car is unbelievable. Interior is very sound and comfortable. Everything is put in the right place both inside and out. Most importantly she has never left me stranded and isn't giving me any hints of doing so anytime soon.