Used 1996 Toyota Celica Consumer Reviews
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1995 GT
Just got her today, but I can tell it is love already. THis one reminds me of my 85 MR2 of days past. From the moment I test drove it you could feel the Toyota quality. Love the short throw shift and the speed / ease of the clutch pedal. And for what some call a bug eye front end others just call HOT!
Celica ST 5-Speed
I have mixed feelings when it comes to the Celica. Some things I like, others I don't. I guess I'll start with the good: reliable, looks good, handles great, and ok mpg. The bad: rides rough, cramped and uncomfortable interior, and is slow as sin. I'm 5'10" and it feels like I drive a sardine can, absolutely no room. It doesn't help that you feel every dip or rock in the road through your spine. You have to run it at redline if you want to get anywhere anytime soon. Absolutely lackluster straight line performance. Also the cup holder is useless with the 5-speed, since it occupies the area your elbow is when you go to shift. Oh, and there is no aftermarket for this car...at all...
Love It... Great Bang For Your Buck!
Bought it in excellent condition with under 100K miles. Customized the interior, radio, rims and tires and you would think I was driving a Maserati. Compliments every time we take it out for a Cruise. Great handle, great gas mileage, great style and it's paid for! Wouldn't trade it for anything. Like it so much may customize it a little further for the complete package...paint, screen behind drivers seats like bmws, porsches etc, auto truck open, and new fixture to hold convertible top cover down a little better. I call it the bat Mobile being that it's satin black! Everyone who has one just loves theirs, great having friends on the road who have something in common. Sweet car!
Celica GT
I have had over 7 years of trouble free driving, inexpensive to maintain, fun to drive - just enough performance with a 5 speed, suprisingly carries alot, used it to many times
Doesn't get better than this!
I love this car! I just had to type this up after reading other car commentaries:). I must give a shout out for my car. It's now at 246000k, and still going. My job requires me to drive far away miles, so I need a 2nd one:). It hasn't let me down. It's reliable in everyway. Waterpump does go out every other December. Only now getting the clutch done for the first time. Replaced the radio antenna only two times in all those miles and start- ups, the hatchback shock just once. Keep it under good maintenance and reap the same results. Does pretty well in accidents too. It took out a guardrail, didn't invade the engine area, just cosmetic damage. If you see one for sale, I recommend buying it.:)