1989 Toyota Celica GTS review from North America
"Good choice"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Outer CV joints replaced at 150000.
Manual transmission leaks at 160000.
Air Conditioning went out at 140000.
Environment controls for interior is started failing intermittently at 150000.
Rusting away to nothing.
Other than above everything else is still original equipment.
General comments?
The last few years I haven't taken very good care of this car and still it runs.
It doesn't drive like a 4 cyl Performs much better.
Gets nearly 35mpg.
This car spent most of it's life in the Chicago area and repeated attempts to try and control the rust, were unsuccessful.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 123 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Celica |
| Date of Entry | 11th October, 2004 |