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Fun to drive!!!!
HankInTempe, 08/04/2002
2002 Toyota Celica GT 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I read all the reviews on all the magezines. Narrowed my list to 12 models, and test drive them. The Celica was low on the horsepower list, but best in suspention and handling. The power is outstanding for everyday driving. The gearbox and clutch are perfect. Lane changes and cornering are the best part of driving. The cockpit feels the best of any car I drive from Honda, Acura, Mitsubishi... The seats are low and give the go cart handling feel. I didn't want the best 0-60 time, but I do want to take corners at 40 mph. This car does exactly that. Off the lights, it's no slug. I've blown away some really nice cars. BUY ONE!!!
The car I always wanted
hvyjet, 03/14/2010
2002 Toyota Celica GT-S 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I originally drove this car to rule it out. Instead I found the car I always wanted. Fun to drive, corners on rails. I love watching other cars try to keep up with me in the twisties. I've done a couple of trips of 14+ hours straight driving and the seats stay comfortable. Back seats are almost useless, but who cares. Car has a lot of road noise, but that's probably how they keep it at 2400 lbs. I always get at least 30 mpg and I've gotten over 40 on a couple of long trips. I did replace the accessory belt at 30,000 because of noise, but no other problems. My wife doesn't like this car because it's low and requires you to climb up and out of it.
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Love it and hate it (gosh darn Toyota
TommyB, 11/22/2010
2002 Toyota Celica GT-S 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is perhaps the most fun car I have ever owned. It's pretty, quick, and can out corner almost anything else on the road. Who would have thought that on ramps could be so much fun! This was a solid car for the first two years. I had no problem whatsoever. Then, at 190,000 the first motor blew. At 240,000 miles I am on my third motor and second transmission. Replacement part are expensive when you can find what you need. Luckily, all that breaks is the motor and tranny! That said, I drive a lot of miles. I have had two American cars that hit 300k miles with less trouble. Great car, but not if the miles are high. This car is a fling, not a marriage! For most, a great car,
Got Lift?
JonIndianaPA, 05/14/2002
2002 Toyota Celica GT-S 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Wow, I love my 2002 Celica GTS! The sound of the engine and exhaust is music to my ears. Talk about driver/road interfacing, this car is amazing. Even for the automatic (sport shifters on the wheel), the power is pretty good. But the handling and control is it's gem. I hit lift all the time, when I really need it. Unlike some V6/8's which use gas all the time, you can get good mpg if you drive it lightly, but if you feel a little wild and open her up, your mpg will degrade. The car is very sytlish and is unique. The GTS trim is rare, and the leather seats give the car a more lux appearance. I love the wheels of the GTS too! This is a great car!
Great little car
ken, 09/03/2008
2002 Toyota Celica GT 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I'm 65 and have owned this car for 3 years. I plan on keeping it for the rest of my life. It is really fun to drive, it has excellent brakes, handles great, gets good gas mileage,(32 mpg highway) and is super reliable, I've had zero problems with it. The only changes I've done on it are going to 16" performance tires and a low restriction air filter. It is plenty fast when you need to pass on 2 lane roads. High speed stability is outstanding. I'm 6'3" so it is a little tight when I slide under the steering wheel, but the headroom is fine. My only complaints are what everyone else seems to mention in their reviews, not enough low end torque, rear visibility, and rear seat room.