1994 Toyota Celica GT review from North America
"A well-built economical sports car that retains all the fun of driving"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch was bad when I purchased it from a private owner. He may not have known how to drive a clutch very well.
It needed a tune-up.
Nothing major.
Left front high beam headlight has gathered some condensation that I cannot seem to extract, and the rubber surround around the low beam headlights is trying to press its way out a little.
I think the car will hold up very well for the abuse they have put it through.
General comments?
Car seems to handle very well considering I was use to driving the 325i BMW with the sports package.
The engine is a bit noisier, but I like the sporty sound & tune of the Celica.
I wish to find out more about putting a turbo on the 5A-S 2.2 engine.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 88000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 89600 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 325i |
| Date of Entry | 13th February, 2001 |