1984 Toyota Celica GT review from North America
"An inexpensive classic?"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
One of the springs on the still original clutch popped off. It could have simply been put back on, but I decided to go for a Sachs.
The exhaust rusted out at the catalytic converter and the downpipe. There was also a rust hole that showed up 1 inch before the muffler. The repair costs to date were $600.
Yes, the wheel wells are very rusty.
Also, the right rocker panel is rusty, but these are things that can be fixed easily.
General comments?
This car is awesome, though I wish I had the GTS. The engine is bulletproof. Trust me, my friends and I have tried, it just won't die.
I would rather have the GTS seats, but even the GT seats are great. The back seats are a bit tiny, but then again this is no family sedan. The trunk is pretty big. I have the coupe. All in all, a great, inexpensive, fun car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Liter Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 131000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 142000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 29th August, 2001 |