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No major complaints so far. I have noticed that the engine seems to undergo a sluggish hesitation sometimes when first starting out. Toyota assures me that the car is performing at specification so for now I will ignore this unless it worsens.
Excellent styling and fit/finish. The car has been enjoyable to drive. I've had more positive comments about this car than any other one I've ever owned. People who don't even know me comment on how wonderful they think it looks! =)
It's comfortable to drive on short or intermediate trips, but as expected with a sports coupe.. better left at home on trips > 300 miles.
The power band produced by the variably timed engine is a bit high for city driving (6,000 rpm is the magic number).
Similar to a comment I read, I also have no major complaints so far. The engine is extremely sluggish and hesitates when first starting out. This problem is worsening. Can anyone offer some advise. It is a 2000 Celica GT-S with about 32,000 miles. HELP!
Hello...I just noticed the same problem with my car. I have an appointment to bring it in to be checked out. Thought it may be because of the winter and possible gas line problems. Tried Dry Gas and Fuel Injection Fluid, but no luck. Problem is very bad. Backing out of the driveway tonight was questionable the car was sputtering with the gas floored. Driving down the road no matter what speed the engine seems to lose compression. Yet again the gas gets floored with no response by the car. Other occasions the car gives a bucking reaction which if the clutch is pressed and released usually resolves the issue for the time being. Please let me know if anyone else is having this problem or has had the problem and had it resolved. Thanks!!
I absolutely love my 2000 celica GTS, but, oh the problems I've had! I bought my car used with 43,000 miles on it. Immediately I found myself back at the Toyota dealership with problems. The first time the check engine light came on it was the fuel injection, the next week it was the charcoal filter, followed by replacement of all the valves! This has been an ongoing annoyance. The trouble is that I really do love my car, but it seems to be more trouble than it is worth. Just last week I picked up my car from the dealership after they had had it for 32 days, 4 days after that, the check engine light is back!!! Does anybody have any suggestions or have you experienced similar problems?! I am totally hopeless.
Hello I have a 2000 Toyota Celica GT. I have had to change the engine due to my own stupidity and poor shifting techniques which I have resolved. My problem is that ever since I replaced the engine I have had real bad hesitation it was first when the car warmed up it would start feeling sluggish and would hesitate when you hit the gas and it was trying to hit the vvti point, I went and changed the plugs and now I've changed the entire exhaust system I thought that solved the problem the check engine light went off, but once the car warmed up the light came back and it was running great until a few hours later in which I'm now experiencing the same problems I figure I'll have to take it back to Toyota, but I'm afraid they will rape me I think it might be the O2 sensors, but I'd like some other people's input if you have any that could help me it would be great as for anyone experiencing hesitation problems try either changing the plugs or the exhaust it worked a bit for me just not enough that I'm happy. Cheers.
I have a 2002 Celica GT. So far its working great. I have read that in most cases the Check Engine light came up when the O2 sensors are dirty or when you install/replace the Intake without disconnecting the battery terminals. You can do a search at everythingcelica.com. It have great info about our Celi.
I have a 1999 toyota celica. I have had it serviced faithfully at the dealership. The car has been great. Until... The car has 62,000 miles and last week I threw the #4 rod through the engine block. Toyota admits it's a faulty engine.. but are reluctant to help in anyway b/c I am 4 months out of my warranty. Understood and beware. Would you buy another toyota? would you recommend anyone buy a toyota...I'm going to nissan.
Hi, yeah I have had pretty much the same problems as up above. I have a 2000 toyota celica GTS and I thought that it was only my car that was acting weird. well my light went on too and I went to get a diagnostic and they said it had to do with the fuel system, most likely my fuel filter. I am going to change it and see if it helps, I will get back to you asap.
HESITATION HESITATION . the problem started a while back and I've been replacing parts left and right, took it for a diagnostic (no help), and still not fixed - First I did the spark plugs, no good, then the fuel filter+pump (they are sold as one), then I heard it could be the emissions system, changed my Evap "VAC" (thing on the airbox, (when I bypassed this, my car worked great... then the problem came back) ). and just yesterday I "fixed it" with a new throttle position sensor... only to find this morning that it was all a big sike!... my check engine light came on later a month or 2 after the prob. started (p0441), I think my new EVAP fixed that tho.
When it warms up, its fine...???!.. also just recently - ONLY WHEN I PUT GAS IN MY CAR - it would not idle and die out, I have to hold the gas pedal down and turn the key, rev it a lot, then its fine???!!!
Anyone solve this???
Hello, I think I may have a solution to the problems that people are having (I think!!). My 2000 Celica GT VVT-i was giving me 'check engine' light problems and it was stalling after each fill up of gas; the solution was to get a new gas tank and seal. My mechanic told me that the problem was that there was no vacuum in the stock gas tank and it was either leaking the gas vapour or it was leaking gas. He fixed the problem by getting a new part and it has been off ever since. The other problem that I was having with my Celica was the fact that it was sluggish at low RPM; the solution was a new cold-ram engine intake system with new spark plugs. Apparently, the spark plugs on the stock GT (and GT-S I assume) are not that great, and they need a better air/spark mixture in order to really give it that kick in 1st. Keep in mind, that this modification altered my gas mileage; from 39mpg to about 30-32mpg. Other than that this car is my dream car. At 20 years old, I could not afford a S2000 or 350Z so this is the next best thing in my price range. I will be installing a veil-side body kit with TRD suspensions and 18" gun metal alloys with Lambourghini style doors this year along with a TURBO kit. I will keep you guys informed on how well the TURBO kit performs and how much of a difference it will make. Hope I've been helpful!
Hey guys I don't have a Celica, and now I'm really considering not getting one, but the problem you are having sounds similar to a problem I was having with the cold start valve on my Audi. Your car may be running too rich. I had exactly the same problems until I replaced the relay for the cold start valve. You may want to look down that line of diagnosis.
Actually, the stock spark plugs for the GT and GTS are top of the line Denso Iridium plugs. Basically the best you can get. The sluggish starts are typical of any 4 cylinder, as they have poor torque, the celica is a prime example.. with very little low-end and a whole lotta high end scream. My GTS has 101,000 on it and I haven't replaced a single thing. Only CEL I got was when I put on my aftermarket intake, which went away after cleaning the Mass Airflow Sensor and resetting the ECU.
I have a 2000 Celica-GT and it also has problems similar to what is listed. When first starting the car, it sometimes sputters, rpm drops and dies out. After a couple of tries, it finally gives in and works fine. The car has no problems once it is warmed up.
Sometimes though, it stalls in the middle of the road after pressing the gas at a stop sign or light. Fuel injection fluid didn't help and before sending it to the dealer, I wanted some input and suggestions concerning the car. Any ideas???
I have a 2000 Celica GT with 108000Kms (65000miles). Last fall, I noticed that when I am in 1st gear and give it a shot of gas to start out from a light, it sputters and sputters until I take my took off both the clutch and the gas, then it slides forward. Then all winter is was fine, no problems what-so-ever. Then in the late spring, the problem came back. I assume its the humid weather causing a problem with the air/gas mix. I guess new plugs wouldn't hurt as they are probably stock. The check engine light has come on and the problem is pretty bad. I have not taken it to the dealership yet because (be reading this blog), I have a feeling they will find nothing or tell me their is a problem with the fuel system. Thanks, but no thanks. I don't know a whole lot about cars, but I would certainly believe that it is a fuel problem. Has anyone solved this mystery yet?
Okay I'm rolling a 2000 Celica GTS Manual... yeah the car is a bit sluggish but at the same time I noticed a MAJOR difference with the type of gas I use. Amocco/BP, Exxon, Mobil all suck really badly. But when I got to Shell and use their High-test...BAM! My car drives like new again. I get the quick, nimble acceleration and the engine sounds strong on idle. So my suggestion is ALWAYS Use 93 and play around with different stations and see how that works for you.. I did and I love mine all over again.
Engine is gone on a GTS 130,000 miles. We had the same problems listed on this site, sputtering sounds, knocking noise, sluggish. After two years of toyota techs looking at the car. Finally the valves went out, engine is totally gone.