1994 Toyota Celica GT4 WRC review from UK and Ireland
"Buy one, be different"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The radiator core has fractured, and so has the plastic tank along the very top of the radiator; not all bad though as I have sourced another one (brand new) for £110.
If you read up about these Celicas, you will probably find another review which asks that you keep an eye on the radiator; I think it's because these engines generally run very hot compared to other models. The guy I took it to for a new radiator was not surprised either, and said he'd seen several of the GT4 WRC radiators go like mine with a hairline crack.
Apart from that (which seems to be common amongst these models), nothing else to report, but hey I've only had it just over a week LOL.
General comments?
Car is seriously quick (faster than my friend's Subaru).
The interior is much larger than you would imagine.
It does drink petrol, but with that performance what do you expect??? If you drive normally, it's actually quite nice to you.
It really turns heads; everybody stares because it's a bit different (only 2500 WRC models made; only few 100 in the UK!)
Has an almost go-kart feel; VERY responsive and changes direction like it's on rails. Be careful in the wet!
Typical Toyota reliability, no knocks or taps...
On youtube there is a comparison between the GT4 and the Ford Escort Cosworth; watch it then decide if you want one ;-p
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 82300 miles |
| Most recent distance | 82900 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 306 |
| Date of Entry | 30th July, 2007 |