1994 Toyota Celica ST review from North America
"A car that you would have to shovel dirt into the engine to stop it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Drivers side seat has wear on it on the side closest to the drivers side door.
Rear struts have needed to be replaced but can still run fine on the bad ones.
Doors squeak when you open them (nothing a little lithium grease can't fix)
Trunk latch is broken.
Cigarette lighter blows the radio fuse every time you plug it back in.
General comments?
This car has been absolutely awesome for me.
I drive the car about 50 miles on the highway a day and I average 28 MPG.
The interior is a little comfy, but it gets very hot inside it when you leave it out in the sun.
It's a four seater, but only 2 people should ride in it as the back seats are small and can only about an 8 year old or smaller.
The engine is the most reliable. It is not expected as a fast import, but it certainly gets the job done with commuting, and its not bare.
It has great air conditiong/heat, p/w, power locks.
My Celica doesn't have cruise control so it's a little tough driving without the cruise control.
The handling is phenominal. I haven't had a crash yet with the car and I am 18 (it was only sideswiped, not bad for bad drivers surrounding you.)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 144000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 148000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th April, 2008 |