1990 Toyota Celica GT-R 2.0 petrol

Summary:

Good looking and fast bargain

Faults:

Nothing unless you call a Ford Focus pulling out in front of you. The Focus was almost a write-off whilst my car survived with only the number plate broken off and some silver paint on my bumper, don't ever get hit by a Celica.

General Comments:

Nice car to drive and faster than I expected, nice steering and brakes, as the car is an import it has a host of extras that are amazing for a 1990 car, climate control, electric seat, tilt and rake adj steering, elec folding mirrors and more and more. All for £4000, what a bargain.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 18th March, 2000

1990 Toyota Celica ZR 2.0i petrol

Faults:

It seems to be pulling slightly to the left even though the tracking is supposed to be OK. It might be due to the 205 tyres I have on it.

Other that that and a faulty battery, I've had no problems.

General Comments:

This is a very economical sports car. I get about 35mpg around the city. The needle goes down quickly if you put your foot down. The limiter kicks in at about 125mph which is annoying if you want to leave it rip.

There is about 90k up on the clock now and as far as I know, there was nothing repaired on it.

The body work is like new, so is the cockpit (except for the gearknob, which kinda fell apart over the years)

These cars go on forever!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th February, 1999

22nd Jan 2003, 11:07

I too have a ZR and found the the same mysterious left side pulling even though all is OK! A characteristic of the car perhaps? Don't see many of the ZR versions - my cars a 1990 auto and a bit less miles, but been dead reliable. How do you get rid of that annoying top end limiter?

1990 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 16V DOCH petrol

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

Performance isn't bad for a four cylinder, but would like it to be better. Good handling, would be great with 215/50/15 tires as opposed to the 185/65/14's on it.

After eight years, and 134,000 miles it burns some oil, and is starting to show some rust. Very comfortable on long rides, controls very well placed, and smooth at speeds of 100 mph and greater. Averages 25 mpg city and 30 on the highway. I have added fog lights, a great spoiler that sits 6 inches off the rear decklid, and an in-dash cd/reciever. I love taking it out on a sunny day with the windows and moonroof open, and opening it up on a curvy road.

Only real complaints are that there aren't many aftermarket products for it like those sweet Honda Civic's, and I wouldn't recomend it in an automatic, because my sister has one of those and the performance isn't nearly as good as the 5-speed.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 9th March, 1998

1st Oct 2001, 16:08

If you want power, buy a Nissan 200sx turbo. Cheaper to buy, a lot faster, and better handling.