1984 Toyota Celica GT review from North America
"This is the best car I have owned for reliability and affordability."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Complete fuel system replacement.
Replaced alternator.
Replaced battery.
Short in left brake light.
Unknown electrical problem that caused the engine to die after long periods of constant speed (50mph+)
Replaced clutch slave cylinder.
Replaced water pump.
Replaced radiator.
Piston knocking very badly at 3000+ rpm.
General comments?
All things considered, this has really been a great car.
It will still do 0-60 in 12 seconds which is good for a car with only 96 HP.
It is also good on fuel, still getting 20mpg city/ 26 hwy. A good tune-up will help get these numbers back up to around 23/28.
It was parked for seven years which is very bad for any car. This was the cause of most of the problems listed above.
The only common problems I know of with these cars are the alternator, the water pump, and the radiator. Other than those few things, it is a very reliable vehicle.
I would recommend this as a first time car for a new driver, or as a daily driver for those looking for a fun, yet affordable vehicle.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1984 |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 22RE 2.4L Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 108000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 149000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F250 |
| Date of Entry | 12th February, 2005 |