1994 Toyota Celica GT review from North America
"Very addictive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
During winter, where I live, its quite cold (below -10 deg Celsius) and I hear a lot of noise from the struts (they have been changed recently) and from inside moldings. The tires are also making a lot of noise and the ride is very harsh on bumpy roads.
All of the exhaust need to be changed at 140 000 KM for me; even if it was still good looking (stainless steel) the flange (links between pipes) are very worn out.
The bottom inside of both front doors tend to rust after 5-6 years (i noticed it on other 94-96 celicas too), especially if your car has to deal with snow/salt.
At 120 000 KM, I had all the 4 rotors and pads changed and they are still doing noises and wear out quite fast, even if I go really easy on breaking.
General comments?
Repair cost on this car is very expensive, especially collision parts because there is not much of them out here.
But in the end, I would say I like my car very much because of its special look and impressive handling. Its very pleasant to drive on nice roads in the summer. The performance on the GT aren't outstanding, but usually you get enough of power to enjoy tour ride.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 5sfe 2.2L Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 115000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 142000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 8th February, 2003 |