1990 Toyota Celica GT-four review from UK and Ireland
"Nice car, but not very reliable, has lots of potential for modding"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head Gasket blew @ 120,000 miles.
Turbo seized taking out my engine by spitting bits of turbine into my piston chambers and oil @ 121,000 miles.
Both sills underneath body kit completely rusted, rust in other places underneath car. Arches starting to bubble rust. Radiators rusted and will need replacing soon.
Starter motor failed @ 120,000 miles.
Power steering hose failed @ 120,000 miles.
Turbo hoses cracked.
Pop-up lights work when they want to.
"Flexi" part of front pipe failed.
Speedometer failed.
General comments?
Despite what went wrong with the car it was a nice motor, and feels good to drive.
It was a quick car, but I feel a 2000cc 16v turbo motor should of been quicker than it was.
Noticeable under-steer due to heavy front end.
Looks a lovely car.
Waste of money since everything that could, did go wrong.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 16v turbo intercooled Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 121000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Scirocco |
| Date of Entry | 29th August, 2002 |