1987 Toyota Celica GT review from North America
"Cheap, reliable, quick, and very fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After one month, I had to replace the starter and the battery connectors as both were bad. Three months after I bought it, the clutch had started to give and without warning the car overheated and blew the top of the radiator as I was sitting in the McDonald's Drive-Through. I ended up replacing the clutch, radiator, head gasket, spark plugs, thermostat, and other parts, but recently I sold the car for 200 bucks as I had not the time or money to fix it.
General comments?
Older Celicas like this will run for 200K to 300K if taken care of properly. The one I owned apparently was not. When I bought it, it had no oil or antifreeze. But besides that, when it ran, it was very quick and very fun. I really loved the handling, even though the struts were shot. Believe me, compared to my mom's Grand Voyager, this thing handled like it was on rails.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 4 cylinder. Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 165000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 166832 miles |
| Date of Entry | 1st March, 2004 |