Toyota Celica 1.8 Reviews

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Toyota Celica 1.8
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Average Ratings for Toyota Celica 1.8

  • Performance4.4 stars
  • Practicality3.9 stars
  • Reliability4.5 stars
  • Value for Money4.2 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.4 stars
  • Overall Rating4.3 stars

33 Reviews For Toyota Celica 1.8

  • Guest 5th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    6th Gen Celica 1.8 st in teal blue, love it to bits , looks great, wasn't sure at first, but i've really grown to like its looks. This car is my bit of fun for the weekend. Great driving position, very low and sporty.

    This is the best car I have driven for handling, and always makes me grin. Performance is good, as long as you rev like hell and use the gearbox well, which i personally like, and the engine seems at ease with high revs.

    Fuel is very good considering..

    All in all a well made reliable sporty car.



  • Guest 1st Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Toyota Celica 1.8 looks great IMO. Nice performance, especially in 190. Practical, everyday car as long as not used as a family wagon. Fantastic reliability Have owned both 140 & 190 (GT) models. The side skirts and spoiler on the GT look amazing IMO and really make the car.
    There is quite a difference in the 140 & 190 as the 190 has shorter gears (more acceleration less MPG) and above 6100rpm, the surge form the lift is great fun. I way prefer the 190 model i own now but the 140 was al ...

  • Guest 6th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have an '02 140bhp model, bought only a few weeks ago, & I love it already. It turns heads, is stuffed with goodies (with sport/premium pack), is quite quick, & offers tons of carrying capacity with fold-down rear seats. I've managed to achieve a respectable 36mpg, pretty good for a sports car; also, it won't break down, because it's a Toyota.
    Visibility is a bit restricted & you can't see the end of the bonnet, with the low-slung seat, but that's just a minor gripe. The cabin's rather boomy, ...

  • Guest 10th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have a 1991 toyota celica base model for sale with 160,000 miles. I loved it. I have both cv joints replaced and the place didn't fill the trans all the way up so the trans is going out.

  • Speedway Rank: Staff Sergeant 14th May 2007

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    The Toyota Celica 1.8 has reasonable performance but it is necessary to rev the engines hard and this does not suit everyone's driving style.

  • Belatucadrus Rank: Lieutenant 6th May 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Beautiful car and very reliable, I did have a duff ECM, but it didn't cause any real problems day to day and Toyota swapped it out immediately. It has a decent hatchback and boot space is fine for most applications. Interior space is generally OK for three, though rear headroom is limited. I've yet to get anybody to sit behind the driver, legroom there when I drive is zero. Mine has the leather front seats which are very comfortable and the vinyl rear which is very practical, but looks a bit tac ...

  • 6bent wheels 9th Feb 2007

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    A nice car but it has cost me £2000 on 6 bent wheels, tyres etc. Toyota say that there is not a problem with the wheels but other owners are reporting the same problems (read "What Car?" reports also).
    I bought the T sport new in May 2004 having previously owned a VVTi which was very good. To date the T sport has done under 18,000 miles. There is a rattle in the exhaust that has been there from new that the garage 'cannot find' but worst of all is that 6, yes that's right, 6 wheels have b ...

  • Johnybgoode Rank: Staff Sergeant 7th Nov 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I would agree with Rev306's comments about the Toyota Celica 1.8. I test drove the 190 (the car I have is the 140) and the 190 goes like brown stuff off a shovel, it is very quick and if you're not paying attention, you'll be closer than you want to be to the car in front, which seemed far in the distance a few seconds ago. Seriously fast.

    As the salesman informed me, it is seriously thirsty, more so than the 140.
    The 140 accelerates well but if Mondeo Man is determined to thrash the gu ...

  • Rev306 Rank: Lance Corporal 25th Sep 2006

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Firstly I would like to point out that before I owned my Toyota Celica 1.8 190 T Sport, I owned a standard 140 BHP model. There are a fewer T Sports on the road, therefore most 140 owners will critisise the 190 Model. Personally I think they should of only made the 190 T sport model, it's a proper sports car. The 140bhp model behaves similar to 2.0 family hatchback in terms of performance, like an Vectra SRI or Passat 1.8T not like a sports car.

    The T sport I currently own is a lot different ...

  • mcfarlaneewan 11th Jun 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The Toyota Celica is very much an eye catcher, and am generally pleased with it.Only problem was dealer, Western Toyota of Edinburgh, I arranged the deal over the phone and salesperson told me it was a style pack version and it turned out to be the base model with a spoiler.

  • perry84 30th Dec 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Had the Toyota Celica for just over 6 months and covered 8000 miles (went round France twice). Had four people in the car and all the luggage too, plenty if space for a car of this type. Always starts.

  • futtocknadger 29th Oct 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Celica GT Four ST185 Jap Spec 225 Bhp.

    Owned since 2000. 2004 black smoke from exhaust, approx 100,000 miles. Decided to put onto ebay and then quickly reversed my decision. Engine taken to TVR who rebuilt. Added a Piper Ultimate Road Cam. Only thing wrong was wear n tear and piston rings on the way out. Now drives like new with an extra 30bhp. This car is so much fun to drive and still maintains its looks. If you dont mind a few extra visits to the petrol pump I would highly recommend anyone ...

  • davsterravster1 Rank: Corporal 6th Sep 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Toyota Celica has excellent handling and performance if you thrash it. It is a very good looking car, and amazingly cheap to run.

    This car seems like it will last forever.

    One of my favourite cars ever!!!

  • Spirito473 Rank: Staff Sergeant 4th Sep 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Celica has been around for over 20 years with various incarnations, shapes, styles, engines and configurations. The current model, it has to be said, is one of the best. It really is a handsome machine. Choose from two engine versions, both 1.8 VVT-i but dishing out either 140 or 190 BHP. There really is no need to go for the more expensive 190 option because the 140 does everything that you will ever need and although people who buy these cars aren't usually too bothered about fuel economy ...

  • islandman 4th Apr 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    1991 model standard Toyota Celica 2.0 GT. Owner for 6 years and never let me down. Nothing failed, only routine servicing items biggest being new front discs and pads required.

    Handling is pretty good rather than terrific with the best driving experience being on B roads keeping revs at between 3/4000rpm. On windy roads best to stay in 4th gear as engine happy to rev up 5000+

    Car is bright red and needs polishing regulary to keep shine. Although 14 years old, still looks good.

    Has ...

  • shazainlondon Rank: Corporal 24th Feb 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Toyota Celica is a stunning car, even though mine was 20 years old! Very fast, very reliable and of course still very good looking! A little expensive on the petrol, but worth every penny for the performance.

  • CarlosW Rank: Lance Corporal 11th Feb 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have owned a GT-Four Jap spec Toyota Celica Sports car, for just over 3 years. What an incredible car. It oozes quality from the moment you get inside. Having driven a GT-R & a GT-Four, I will say right now, for performance and control, go for the GT-Four.
    It handles far better as a four wheel drive, although the strange size of wheel/tyre that comes with them, will tend to produce tyre roll under hard cornering, aswell as slight under-steer. Changing to after market wheels will sort this ...

  • celica77 17th Aug 2004

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I bought the Toyota Celica car for £450 and its the best car I have ever owned. It is as reliable as my previous new Astra (sold due to house move) and It is more rewarding to drive. Turns a few heads too!

  • Gaijin Quin 12th May 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    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, ...

  • Oz traveller Rank: Corporal 23rd Mar 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Just bought a '92 Toyota Celica GT-R. It is a Jap-import with only 65,000 miles on the clock. It is the first Toyota I have had and I am very pleased with it. It looks great (even better now I have put some Smiths alloy wheels on it) and goes like stink when you floor it. Being a Jap-import it is fully loaded - climate control and electric everything. A definite bargain - Porsche looks with Toyota reliability.