1989 Toyota Celica ST 2000 from North America - Comments

The biggest item I have had to replace is the muffler. The only other thing replaced in 13 years of daily driving would be tires and brake shoes/pads.

Possibly the single, finest, highest quality car ever made in automotive history. Up to 1999, Consumer Reports magazine listed this as one the top most reliable older used cars. This is an understatement. This car was made in Japan when the car industry there was at its peak of quality and perfection. The 2000cc, 16-valve motor has never been opened up for servicing in 145,000 hard, city miles of driving, yet it still purrs like a kitten. I can put a dime on the valve cover and it won't rattle off. No leaks, no vibrations, no knocking, no misfiring. The steering is tight like a new car and the suspension handles like it did new. The 4-speed overdrive transmission shifts as smooth as silk and has never been serviced; the transmission fluid inside is the original (I know because I owned it from day one and never changed it). The paint glows like it did 13 years ago. The gas mileage is still above 30 mpg. On the highway, this Celica runs like it had a V6 under the hood. This 1989 Celica is comparable in quality to a 1920's Rolls-Royce.

I too own a 1989 Toyota Celica. I got it used for 400 bucks 2 years ago in 2001. At the time the car needed exhaust and body work and the owner had just purchased a Toyota Rav4. I am highly surprised and pleased with it's performance. I serviced the exhaust and worked on some rust especially the rear. Today I had the transmission serviced for 50 bucks and to my surprise the slippage was due to dirty oil and now it's fine. Even though it has 190,000 on the odometer I figure it's got another 30,000 left. Probably not much more. I can feel some chassis and suspension wear in the turns. I have decided to invest in her with some new paint and have plans to add a performance exhaust, air filter and ground effects. It's a keeper!

The 89 celica what a treasure. while I was growing up I have always been interested in buying one because unlike it predessesors it has I kinda cheeky feeling to it. anyway about a year ago I finally bought one after getting my licence. I'm telling you once you get used to the handling and power shifts, then you're practically on top. its the most beautiful car I've set my eyes on. I love it. but regretfully I now gotta sell it because dads has seen what the car is capable of first hand. I'm really regretful in selling, but I guess that the memory will always be there. at least now I can stand up and say that I too owned a celica and damn she was gorgeous.

I had an '89 Celica GT. I miss that thing so much. I did have to had oil and power steering fluid to it about once a week, but those could have been fixed. When I sold it, it had 160,000 miles on it and was in decent shape except for a few dents, scratches and little rust. Worst of all, I only sold it for $700. Man, I'm kicking myself for that one.