Toyota Celica 1.8 Review

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Toyota Celica 1.8
4.3 stars
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Gaijin Quin's Review of Toyota Celica 1.8

12th May 2004

Overall Rating

4.5 stars
  • Value for money
    5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    5years
  • Practicality
    4 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    1990
  • Performance
    4 stars
  • Reliability
    4.5 stars
Good Points

Excellent Handling; Reliable; Love the head lights still after all these years; supportive interior.


Bad Points

Wheel trims taint easily; a bit thursty; workshop manuals hard to come by; low down acceleration; cramped; servicing costs.


General Comments

I've had my Toyota Celica for 5 years now, and still have a grin when I see it each morning. I bought a used low-miler (less than 90,000 after 14 years) and it still handles and feels extremely tight.
Exterior is still looks fresh and there are no other cars out there that look the same. The popup head lights help when you have a blonde day parking, but still give a thrill when you pop them.
Driving: Handling is crisp and rewarding, especially for a FWD, the ride could be described as stiff, low down acceleration could be better, but once on the move has great overtaking performance. All round disk and ABS work well to stop the car.
Inside :Great ergonomics for the driver, although lacks airbags. Seats are supportive, although on long motorway drives I find I get a deadleg, although that could be I'm too tall for the car.
Problems : ABS warning light on for 14 mths, took to 3 dealers before it was fixed. Oil leak from head gasket (fixed self). Dent behind drivers door requires requires entire monocoque shell replacement (not cheap).
Overall : a reliable, good looking, sports car that is happy to poodle or tear about.

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