1985 Toyota Celica review from North America
"Couldn't kill the thing with an axe.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission rebuild at 275000 miles... water pump and harmonic balancer at 245000... power windows, headlamps required attention 24 years out.. convertible top has so many patchs and restitchs it's a 'Franken-top'...after quarter-century of hard use interior can only be deemed as 'Rather Tatty'..
General comments?
Following total nuclear war, this car and Keith Richards will be only thing left standing...
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 240000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 278000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz 380 SEC |
| Date of Entry | 22nd October, 2008 |