1986 Toyota Celica GT-R review from Australia and New Zealand
"Great in its day but long in the tooth now"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil seals are all crapping out now.
Shocks now failing.
Central locking works when it wants to.
Water pump, thermostat, and alternator have all had to be replaced.
Air con crapped out.
Dash is warped.
Only two interior fan settings working.
Has had cracked engine mount (apparently a common problem)
Ignition relay installed to combat lack of power to the starter motor (apparently another common problem)
General comments?
Great car if it hasn't been thrashed
Cool electric driver seat adjustments (flat back to bucket, and lumbar support)
Still a stylie lookin car.
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| Good for someone with time and money |
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| Now a bargain basement good all rounder |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 DOHC EFI Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 189000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 249000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 18th May, 2008 |