1986 Toyota Celica ST review from North America
"Celicas for everyone!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front right wheel bearing and axle assembly worn.
Radiator developed a small leak.
Body rusted.
Emergency brake cable broke.
Timing belt broke.
Water pump leaked.
Clutch master cylinder broke.
Exhaust manifold rusted and developed a hole, very loud.
Brake line rusted and failed while driving!
General comments?
These cars are really fun to drive. Has plenty of power, great on gas, very reliable, and parts are cheap.
My Celica was the best car I have ever owned, even with all the problems I've had with it. I bought it for 50 bucks and fixed it up to pass inspection. It had some serious rust, which I had to "fix" every few months with Bondo and paint. The last problem I had was the rear brake line rusted through and broke while I was getting off the highway and slowing down. Luckily, I made it home using the e-brake and downshifting (I probably should have called for a tow). At that point I decided it was time to let her go, so off to the junkyard she went. It was sad to see her go, but I have some great memories of the Celica.
If you own a Celica, do it a favor and take good care of it; it will take good care of you, too.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2SE 2.0L Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 122000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 164000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 28th January, 2008 |