2000 Toyota Celica review from North America
"A lemon from the beginning"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The vehicle has had 4 belts replaced and continues to make noise. Noises heard from the first week of ownership.
The transmission had to be replaced at 60,000 miles, and was difficult to get them to stand by warranty.
Catalytic converter had to be replaced.
Engine will have to be replaced. Vehicle burned up all the oil twice on short trips. Dealership could find nothing wrong.
Months of problems and noises, and now do not know what to do except replace the engine and sell it.
General comments?
I had thought Toyota had good reputation, but have been burned so badly by them. The car has had continuous problems, and don't know where to turn next with it. I just hope I can save someone else from making the same mistake.
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| Low to no repairs, but expensive and terrible service at dealership during regular maintenance visit |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 0 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 780 miles |
| Most recent distance | 68000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Celica |
| Date of Entry | 1st April, 2004 |