Used 2003 Toyota Celica GT 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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A legend for the price of a lemon!
Saketh Reddy Velapati, Rapid City, SD, 02/12/2019
Toyota Celica GT 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Someone said to me, "It is not a 'T' on the hood; on our planet, it is the symbol of reliability!" I obey, even though this is my first Toyota (not the last one for sure). I don't understand why other manufacturers try, but fail in producing such reliable engines as these. Because, it's not just aluminium, steel and rubber put together and fed fuel. It's about learning from your previous mistakes. As for the 03 Celica GT, I bought that in 2018, from a rather uncaring owner, who forgot to do oil changes - since 3 years. Oh and never did know about the coolant. If it was some Chevy, Pontiac or Dodge - it would've been dead long ago. Even on a frigid snowy day, it starts like a champ! never leaked a fluid, never stalled, never ever left me stranded! It's rather petite engine is good enough for a FWD coupe and somehow feels peppy. The lack of ABS, Traction control, stability control and many other quirks put the car's path in your own hands, but if learned to do so, you can survive a blizzard every day. 15 years later, the exhaust still shines like a polished knife, and you'd have to drill a hole in the chassis to let it rust. The only problem I've had till now is the blend door being faulty on driver side, only blowing hot air to the passenger, and some water leak from the tail gate. But nothing stopped me on the side of a road, nothing else made me hate this car even a tiniest bit! In short, this is the aluminium version of a bulletproof engine! Buy the models after 2003 to avoid the oil consumption issues. Take care of it, and it will save you!
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Fantastic car
EKinCapistrano, 09/26/2010
Toyota Celica GT 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
It surprised me how well Celicas retained their value, then I drove one! I'd been eyeballing them for a couple months and when I finally had enough cash to buy it outright, I didn't hesitate to scoop one up. I disagree with the sports car classification but it is quick. Having owned a junky '97 Sebring and still owning a '70 El Camino, both problematic, it's great to have a car where I only need to do routine maintenance and it runs like a top. My Celica has almost 94,000 miles on it and I can probably get another 100,000 out of it before it starts to really fall apart!
I love this car!
ajay, 12/07/2002
Toyota Celica GT 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had an accident the day I left the dealer ship. My vehicle... after pulling of the lot was totaled and I still retained 91% of it's market value. Needless to say after my insurance paid off the car which was totaled, I purchase a new 2003 model just yesterday. vooooommmmmmmmmm......
Burns the road and not your pocketbook
James Marvel, Rockaway, NJ, 10/16/2016
Toyota Celica GT 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Drives like a sports car and gets 35 mpg on the highway. No mechanical issues, except for normal items like brakes. All other parts of the car are original.
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It's all good
Daddymack, 05/11/2003
Toyota Celica GT 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Toyota makes a great any type of a car. The car is fun to drive. It will last 200,000 miles no problem. I have a 96 Celica it is a work horse. The only problem that it burns oil, it has 145,000 miles on it & my Toyota mechanic says it will keep going and going. Guess that's why they made the newer Celica's 6 speeds because of high engine rev ups.
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