1994 Toyota Celica GT4 (ST205 model) review from UK and Ireland
"Super car performance at an ordinary price."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
As the car had been sitting unused in the docks for 4 months before I bought it, I had to replace the tyres and electric aerial motor (it had seized).
I had to replace the clutch and clutch master cylinder at 80000KMs.
The brakes were replaced at 90000Kms - only the fronts needed doing but I had all 4 done.
A frost plug behind the water pump went at 100500Kms - very cheap part but it takes almost 3 days labour to take apart the engine, replace it and put the engine back together again.
General comments?
Even with the trouble I've had with this car, I love it. Also, the troubles are only due to the age of the car.
It is an extremely quick car - apparently at least as fast as the Impreza turbo. Overtaking maneuvers are a lot easier (and consequently safer) because of it.
It is also very agile for a heavy car, corners very flat at speed and the 4-wheel drive can pull you out of almost any trouble you get yourself into. It even makes driving on snow & ice that little bit easier.
There is tyre noise at speed intruding into the cabin so I would regard this as a sports coupe more so than a grand tourer.
The steering is very communicative and responsive and you can feel what the car is doing "through the seat of your pants" - it is definitely a drivers car!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 74500 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 100500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 26th July, 2001 |