1989 Toyota Celica ST review from Australia and New Zealand
"A fun sporty car backed up by friendly fuel economy!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Blown Head Gasket.
Light Up Display Flickered On & Off.
Worn out dashboard.
2 dead bulbs.
Minor Panel dints.
General comments?
I love this car ever since I bought it 2nd hand for $3700 which was not long ago.
Its Comfortable though not suitable for adult seating in the back.
Always feels sporty by the way it sits low and its revvy engine.
Power is quite strong for being a non-turbo, and gear changing is a breeze.
This car is very fuel efficient.
The head gasket blew, due to the kilometres it had done (281000) by the previous owner, a bit of wear & tear in the interior such as cracking dash and rubber seals, but I don't mind because of the price I got for it and I will repair all these things, and the rest such as seats and gadgets all works fine.
Reconditioning the engine at the moment, after the repairs I know this car will always last me for a very long time being for Toyota's excellent Reliability.
I love driving this car and its fun wherever I go!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1990 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Twin Cam Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 281000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 283000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Laser |
| Date of Entry | 28th October, 2004 |