1991 Toyota Celica Consumer Reviews

Fun & reliable, but weak

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1991 Toyota Celica ST 2dr Coupe

Review

I bought my ST from a Toyota mechanic who rebuilt the engine at 172k miles. At 231k the engine still runs flawlessly, but peripheral systems are falling like dominoes. It's been a very reliable car until this summer. Corners great although turning radius is a little wide for this size of a vehicle. I love taking 25 mph corners at 55-60 mph! Low power, ~36 mpg.
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All Trac Rarity!

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1991 Toyota Celica All-Trac 2dr Hatchback AWD

Review

Toyota was way ahead of its time when they decided to produce this Rally-Car in the U.S! The options and functions offered in this thing is similar to the options offered in mid 2000's vehicles. This thing was and still is the AWD DSM's worst nightmare. Not only was it equal in performance and upgradability but it was much more solid and reliable in both the Engine and Drivetrain departments. Toyota needs to bring this bad boy back and update it with a bigger turbo and Evo+STI owners will be jumping on the TOYO bandwagon.
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Old car still running strong

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1991 Toyota Celica GT-S 2dr Hatchback

Review

I heard that Japanese cars were better than American. Wanting to see for myself, I picked up an old 1991 GT-S with 117k miles. My expectation was a car that kept on going and going with nothing but basic maintenance. 5 years later, it had met my expectations only so-so. Besides normal wear and tear, the alternator, radiator, a/c unit, rack/pinion, both cv halfshafts, cruise control, and the shocks that kept the trunk lid open went bad. Still, the car is now almost 20 years old and still looks good and runs fine. Repairing is cheaper than replacement and I expect to fix it as needed 'till the engine goes, probably another 100k or 2. All in all a solid car.
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Sad to see it go.

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1991 Toyota Celica GT-S 2dr Hatchback

Review

Bought the car with 150,000 miles on it, fully expected to see 250,000. It's been driven across the country more times than I can remember. Always fun, fantastic car, super reliable. But for spending its early years in Ohio and now living in super strict smog testing California I would drive it til it wouldn't go anymore. The rust from the east ate through the gas tank and the exhaust system. Such a bummer, I really, really loved this car!
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A Member of the Family at 18 years old

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1991 Toyota Celica ST 2dr Coupe

Review

My wife's new car in 1991. Getting ready for a repaint and some long deferred body work now. Still gets between 28 and 31 mpg. Most problems were caused by lame repair people and living on a country road where everyone else drives 4x4's and trucks. A fun car on country (paved) roads. This car has survived hurricanes, kids, moving 3000 miles, and numerous cars backing into it. About to turn 90000 miles so looking for some more years on this car.
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266,000 miles on original engine.

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1991 Toyota Celica ST 2dr Coupe

Review

I put a short ram air on it and am consistently getting 40 mpg in San Jose CA The lowest speed limits here are 40 though so I mostly use 4th or 5th gear. I bought it with 235k on it and have put 30k in the last 2 years driving over a windy mountain highway every day. (highway 17 if you know it.)
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My Celica GT

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1991 Toyota Celica GT 2dr Hatchback

Review

I have owned this car for 17 years now. It has been very reliable but I think this car needs a more powerful motor. I have 2.2 liter and engine performance is very weak. It has the 5 speed and it takes about 12 seconds to get up to 60 mph. Gas mileage is only 13 miles city and 15 highway it now has 206,786 miles and it's still running good. I also have a Nissan 240sx 1993 with a 2.4 liter motor and this car makes the Celica look like its standing still.
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91 celica gt hatchback

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1991 Toyota Celica GT 2dr Hatchback

Review

I have had this car for 2 years I bought it with 156,000 miles it now has 207,000 miles car is ok for what it is. Gas mileage is only about 14 miles city and 16 highway with the a/c on. It has the 2.2 16 valve motor which I find to be very weak I had a Nissan 240sx before this car which had a 2.4 liter motor and was a rocket ship compared to this it takes about 60 seconds to get up to highway speeds. Styling is nice and it looks sporty. I have had a lot of trouble with air conditioner had the evaporator, condensor, expansion valve and receiver dryer replaced, had the clutch and radiator replaced at 169,000 miles. It is a reliable car but it lacks power and performance for a sports car
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Love the car but what's up with clutch?

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1991 Toyota Celica GT 2dr Convertible

Review

I love this car. Very sporty, handles great, very fun to drive. BUT, at 109000 miles, it needs its 4th clutch! I bought at 65000 miles; it was on its 2nd clutch and needed one. My mechanic says it's slipping again! This is my 6th stick shift car, including a 1985 celica, & I don't think it's me. AC was gone before 65000 miles. Otherwise normal wear/tear stuff although not quite the tank the 85 was.
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Toyota=Long-Lasting Reliability

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1991 Toyota Celica GT-S 2dr Hatchback

Review

I love this sporty car! Since it has manual transmission, it made it more fun to drive--corner the corners and speed away!!! It's a great, small car!
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