1986 Toyota Celica GTS from North America - Comments

9th Jun 2001, 19:40

"Best designed car ever"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Alternator needed a rebuild at 198,000kms.

Slightly rusting fenders since owned.

General comments?

I have concluded that this is the best car on the market today. It is economical, reliable, sporty, and it handles like nobody's business.

The options compare to a late 90's vehicle and it is so versatile. I managed to fit two full size mountain bikes into the back of it with the seats folded down.

Sure it's old, but it last forever.


27th Jan 2002, 02:29

I've got a car the same and was wondering how much more power it's got than your old CRX, and what your CRX was eg. its engine.


24th Feb 2004, 14:28

I am a tall person and cars with enough room for me are rare, I love this car, my dad got it for free from a yard sale and it didn't run. However with some work I found out what was wrong with it. It wasn't taken care of by it's last owner. I plan to keep this car for years to come.


20th Jan 2006, 14:44

I recently bought my 15 year old son an "86 GT-S for $1,000.00 from the original owner. Has every available factory option, was dealer maintained, and had only 179,000 miles (60,000 miles on a rebuuilt). My son and I have had a blast "building" this car, let me tell you! Performance header, new ignition, performance fuel-rail, new front/rear suspension, and new Toyo radials (keeping the stock wheels). This is the funnest, best handling car I have ever driven. Currently, I am trying to buy an "86 Celica GT from a local garage, who just doesn't want to let it go. Who could blame him?

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