1999 Toyota Celica GT-S review from North America
"The Celica is back!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My airbag light came on and was repaired in one day with a free loaner car.
The sliding cover for the sunroof came apart once, but I fixed it myself and it has never happened since.
General comments?
The car handles great, but could use 17" rims on the GT-S and a slightly lower stance.
Acceleration is excellent except you really have to keep on the gas when shifting to second, or it will drop out of the power band.
Toyota ergonomics cannot be beat, the seats feel just right and all of the controls FEEL like they belong where they are, not just placed randomly.
The steering is precise and mild understeer for a FWD car.
I do not have the infamous scratches from the seatbelt latch, I think that is mostly due to people flinging the buckle back trying to get out in a hurry ;-).
There is a lot of plastic in the cabin, but no more than any other make, and it is very aesthetic.
The GT-S stereo is very sweet right out the box, but could use a little nicer setup like the '99 Celica convertible which has a true 8 speaker setup with 8" woofers in the doors.
Stock tires are very sticky, won't last a long time, but they are very tight!
The car gets 36 MPG on the interstate @75MPH and 30 in the city..
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 VVT-LI Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 600 miles |
| Most recent distance | 36000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Celica |
| Date of Entry | 6th April, 2002 |