2001 Toyota Celica VVTI review from UK and Ireland
"Why have a rep-mobile when you can drive something far better looking for the same kind of money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nil.
General comments?
As the main family car this has proved to be surprisingly practical and versatile taking into account it's sporty profile.
It performs reasonably when the six speed manual box is worked, but has recently left me embarrassed trailing in the wake of such machinery as the BMW 330d and Volvo V70 XC. You should be wary of this before entering into a duel with such mundane looking hardware.
On the plus side, the Volvo XC could not live with the Celica round the twisty bits as the ride, handling and grip are fantastic.
Negatives are the poor quality of the paint which suffers far too easily from stone chips. The wear rate of the standard Yokohama rubber is alarming and one or two interior rattles are annoying.
Overall, a good value, practical coupe with modest performance and striking looks.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 (140) Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 10000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Vectra |
| Date of Entry | 27th January, 2002 |