Bought mine new in June 2001 (22 years ago). No problems at all. Serviced once a year. Truly a great car

@pretziboy4162

9 ай бұрын

How high mileage?

@Icebearlikesengines

12 күн бұрын

Is a 04 Celica better than Mercedes e270cdi 06 for a first car both prices are fairly same

Last generation Celica and Prelude are underrated.

@richard29415

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that's what I thought, not many car people really talk about those cars, yet they look cool.

@walthamwalker

Жыл бұрын

I prefer the previous versions although all are good cars

@gardenstatePR

Жыл бұрын

They’re not the greatest lookin(debatable) to the masses. I love the last generation of both cars

@CammieGee

9 ай бұрын

I feel the same

@hobbymanx9200

4 ай бұрын

Totally. The upcoming next gen Prelude looks sick too.

Great review! I use my mark 7 Celica as a daily driver and it hasn't let me down once in 5 years of ownership. I don't plan on getting rid of it anytime soon!

@kabal6331

Жыл бұрын

just out of interest, how was the condition when you bought it? planning on buying one myself

@blueinquisitor2000

Жыл бұрын

@@kabal6331 Very good condition, 70k miles on the clock and two previous owners who kept it garaged.

@markbrennan4693

Жыл бұрын

Same here, great cars had mine since 2016. Easy to spot in the supermarket car park amongst all the bland suv's !!

@fairyliquid6864

Жыл бұрын

@@kabal6331 Did you end up buying a Celica? 🙂

@FirenzeStorm

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely the same. Had a one or two break downs, one was a driveline bolts failure and the other was a clutch, but literally every other tiny part of the car has been running fantastically. Love it!

As someone who identifies as an American, I can confirm the buttons are large to cater for chipolata-fingers, as a result of excess burger-retention

Great review.I have owned my Celica for 18 years and it has NEVER broken down and everything you say is so accurate.I will never sell her.

@raymondlim-gz9hl

Жыл бұрын

I am still driving mine after 22 years.

That generation of Celica is quite a good looking car to be honest. It was a shame they never made a GT4 version of it really.

@spiritualvapordiyormuselem485

Жыл бұрын

they made a AWD rally convertible - rare - supercharged - GT same eng as the straight 6 92supra - agedly in the 81Celica supra

@wititudez

9 ай бұрын

Perhaps, the gt4 mechanism was modified in this Mk7 technology

@mod91Kauai

7 ай бұрын

Check out the Fensport Celica, it's a AWD turbo 7th gen Celica!!

Had my 2zz T-Sport ('GTS' in the US) for about 5 years, driven it every day and it has never missed a beat. 110k miles now and no sign of failing soon. Makes me smile every time, all the way up to 8200rpm. And on top of all of that, it's super cheap to buy AND super reliable. Not many sports car around like that in 2022. Ideal for younger buyers looking for their first sports car. (like I was). The only problem with this car is that I've become so attached to it!

Shares many interior parts with the MR2 of the time. The big buttons are handy with or without gloves. Makes using the stereo so easy and safe when driving. I love the window switches in the middle, I also drive an e39 and always go for them in the centre only to be annoyed by having to shuffle my right arm to get them on the door.

6:58 that little pop-up storage thing was available as a built in sat-nav unit in Japanese models. I don't think it was even an option in US or EU models.

Your conclusions on the car are the same as mine, enough comfort, fun and economy to be rewarding plus its possible to put a fridge in the back.

For my daily driver I have an exact match for the one being reviewed in this video. Silver, post-facelift, 140hp 1zzfe , no spoiler, but mine has 265,000 miles and still drives like it did 100,000 miles ago. I’ve owned over 40 cars through the years (Volvo242gt, Triumph TR8, Honda CRX, and many others), but this one is my favourite. I love everything about it and will likely never sell. Thanks for making this simple, clear, and detailed video of such an amazing vehicle! (Liked and subscribed-cool channel!)

Always wanted one of these.

Had a mk6 and a mk7 I miss them both so much!!!

I remember when these were new and over in America William Shatner was doing a racing series with them.

Great videos. Watched your ford puma review too. I've gotta puma now but would like to get a celica one day

Love mine had it nearly 7 years, new BBS style 18" rims and a few other mods. Got to do a waxoyl treatment asap though. Great review, don't see many about now, give a wave or a flash if you see one of us, proper modern classic.

@arcanevoid9199

Жыл бұрын

if you dont need to fit bigger brakes go with 16" rims, much better for performance especially if you get some under 7kgs a wheel

Always fancied one of these ❤

Drove a few of these off the ships (no not into the water) at Avonmouth in '04. Sweet, sweet car albeit a backbreaker

I have got at sports never an trouble. Done 220000 still passing mot 2004 still looks good. I will never get rid of it

Love this channel! Great content. Subbed! Cheers from Kaua'i Hawa'ii 🤙🏼

I've always really liked these!! I hate the way all manufacturers just make SUVs for sheer profit rather than add a little fun. Great review as always Matt

@davidhayes4814

Жыл бұрын

They have to survive in a rather nasty environment ….. but I guess that you knew that.

@rain-bender4712

Жыл бұрын

I love the Celica but it comes down to market forces. People want SUVs. It's as simple as that.

@FenderUsa

Жыл бұрын

@@rain-bender4712 i wonder why though, because they dont make sense for small british roads

@rain-bender4712

Жыл бұрын

@@FenderUsa It depends which SUV. Some share the same platform as cars. They just look bigger because they're taller. Some on the other hand are ridiculously large.

@FenderUsa

Жыл бұрын

@@rain-bender4712 oh i meant the huge audis, bmw, mercedes, porsche etc SUVs. they are pointless. they take up too much space, dont actually have that much room inside, handle worse than a non SUV equivalent due to higher centre of gravity, are much heavier which means worse fuel economy and co2, they wear out their tyres and components quicker. i could go on and on the smaller weird hybrid crossover SUV things are equally pointless but they dont bug me as much because they don't take up both lanes down a small B road

Blame the SUV craze. People complain about losing Saloons, Hot hatches and Coupés, but end of the day every person who bought an unnecessary Chelsea tractor, is to blame.

Toyota never managed to match the styling of the Mark 1 Mustang style celica with their future versions in my opinion. All great cars though and what you do have is a reliable, easy to live with coupe. Good informative review.

@cliffthelightning

Жыл бұрын

The 81-85 Gen is my favorite personally. Love the straight edges on it. Also the last rwd Celica

@bmw-e30

Жыл бұрын

@@cliffthelightning Agree, it was nice all right particularly the liftback version. Toyota dropped the boot type versions of these celicas after that I think.

It's a car I have always admired (but at 57 with a bad back and a wife who struggles to get out a car, not a car I could consider) Love the simple body lines, a double din satnav radio to jazz up the interior and a carefully chosen set of slightly larger alloys would be my mods.👍

@dinono10

Жыл бұрын

My mum is in her late 70s and needs a new hip. She manages to get in and out.. With my help lol.

I absolutely loved my celica. The way it rev (to get it going), great driving position. Brilliant gear box. the only issue was torque dip but hey, getting to play with the gears to make it sing was a joy. Looks better with a spoiler IMO.

@arcanevoid9199

Жыл бұрын

torque dip?

@tel666999

Жыл бұрын

@@arcanevoid9199 From 3 - 5k rpm the power drops off aka ' torque dip' until you hit over 5k revs and you can feeling the pully power of the car.

I've owned one for 7 years, it's brilliant and very reliable, repairs when need are super cheap and easy to work on. Mine is in dark blue with the 140 bhp engine.

been looking at one of these recently, only thing that puts me off is the road tax is high for a car that does not really have high performance, 140 bhp isnt exactly alot, or do they actually feel quite fast?

Bought my Baby June 2001 Brand New for just under £17,000 GBP and 155k later, she has never ever let me down and is still used every day. The Greatest Car I have ever owned by a long way. She’s a Beautiful Ferrari Red Beast.

Fantastic review, I'm hoping to buy a storm blue GT tomorrow, these cars are timeless 😎

I've got a 2002 Celica 190 the fastest one you can get in factory spec. I bought the car seven years ago and TBH, it was not in a great state. Over the years I replaced some major items (rear subframe), all wheel bearings and springs and a lot of welding underneath, though it does'nt help living in Scotland on the coast. The main issue with these cars is their second hand value does not justify owners spending money on them, however I'm glad to say they seem now to be attaining collectable status and the value is going up for the well looked after cars especially the 190 and T-sport versions. I would advise anybody thinking about buying, to spend the money on one with loads of service history, buy a cheap one and you'll end up spending 5 times as much as you paid for it getting it up to a good standard, as I did. Great Review by furiousdriving.

@arcanevoid9199

10 ай бұрын

trd sports m is the fastest factory spec one, and even then the jdm spec 1999 model is fastest other than the sports m

Wifey (ex) had a 2.8 Capri, her fuel spending on my card was horrendous as the car was used for work, she was a supermarket area manager for the only UK discount supermarket group at that time. Needless to say her meagre mileage allowance was not passed on. Suggesting she got a Mini or similar Japanese was speaking to a brick wall.

I LOVED my mk7 Celica. Loved it. Sadly a growing family meant I had to say goodbye 😢

@sandraconrad-luckas9572

Жыл бұрын

Where is your familie now? You made a good decission....

@griff5476

Жыл бұрын

@@sandraconrad-luckas9572 thanks. Still being ferried around in my 4x4. Dad taxi is life 😂

@sandraconrad-luckas9572

Жыл бұрын

@@griff5476 😇👍

Great video but they were front wheel drive since 1985, several generations before those. Except for the 4WD rally specials of course.

Space in the back? What does it ride like?

Did I see Pilgrim's Way? Haven't been down there for a road test for a while.

Great test! Please test drive a fist gen SMART Forfour Brabus 🤩

I've had my 7th gen Celica 2zz-ge nearing three years now and she's never let me down absolutely love the thing, can't stop smiling every time I drive it XD

Still got mine same Colour with Premium pack, 120k bullet proof! and with Spoiler made that mistake before, Never selling lol

I have always liked this version of the Celica, may be one day I will buy one before they get too expensive.

If remember these so well running three as company car in the early 2000s. I only had the 140ps I think, but the gearbox was excellent and the engine very revvy. Around the bends it would leave more powerful cars, but sadly on the straights it ran out of breath, as I found our when challenging an E46M3…

@Mr330d

Жыл бұрын

You took on a M3 with a 140BHP celica ? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

The GT86/BRZ is the replacement. Try to get a drive of the T Sport/GT with the VVT-Li. Getting very rare these days. I've had a MK6 GT which was a great car, then a MK7 140, now a T-Sport. The 2ZZ's extra 50HP, and how it comes on brings a smile every time. The engine is built by Yamaha. It also has traction control. I'd lend you mine but cosmetically it is a bit crap.

I have owned two of these in the past. My first one made the exact same noise when opening the boot as this one.

Fun fact for the sunroof, pre-facelift models had a plexiglass sunroof. Face lifts post 2002 had a glass sunroof

@l3owman

9 ай бұрын

Yep, just replaced my 52 plate t-sports sunroof to glass as the perspex one does not look too great after 21 years of UV exposure, I can now see clearly though it rather than a blurry mess like it's covered in vaseline!

Great looking and interesting car👍 far too many SUVs nowadays😬😬😬

Now you're really talking Matt... An under exposed model.. Brilliant 👏 👏

Nunca pasara de moda

It’s very nice and has aged well, only thing is this one needs a wing, feels naked without on

I guess it could be argued the Gt86 is kind of a successor; in many metrics they are close, if not in all of them. Similar in specs, if not in intent. Perhaps "replacement" is a more accurate term. Drove a Corolla with the 190 lump, surely they drive quite similarly? Anyway, that engine was/is perhaps one of the most hysterical in its power band ever made for a car. Vtec got nothing on it. Drive it like a madman and you will have a good time.

@auser6426

Жыл бұрын

I've got a 2005 Celica T-Sport and a 2012 GT86, and they are very different and drive very different It's a FWD 1,8 strait 4 Liftback vs RWD 2,0 4 cyl. Boxer Sedan

@GoldenCroc

Жыл бұрын

@@auser6426 I was thinking mostly about size, weight, and power in which I am sure you will agree they are very similar. Those were primarily the metrics I meant above. Cheers.

@auser6426

Жыл бұрын

@@GoldenCrocTrue power to weight is the same. But the Celica is larger than the GT GT is Auris size and the Celica is Avensis size

6:14 Yeah! Such a priority when buying a sports GT car - where you can put a cup of tea.

Hello Mr how can one lay hands on a celica ?

I have a 5th gen GTI. Best handling front wheel drive car I have ever owned. Then again the 5 gen celica did produce 3 World Rally champs.

@arcanevoid9199

Жыл бұрын

need to drive more fwds then, 5th gen isnt bad but the suspension setup is leagues behind the 7th gen and hondas from the same era

How do I contact you for a car review?

What a treat for lunchtime, another car I want to add to my dream garage, my next door neighbour at my old house his daughter bought one to replace a Clio, then a few months later his his son sold his Clio and bought a celicia as well in the same colour but his had the lovely red leather interior.

I do really like these. Mum had the predecessor to this when I was younger so whilst I do remember it, I was too young to drive it. They are often a car that I seem to forget about until I see one, they're not worth a lot these days and are probably a good bangernomics car, being a Toyota I imagine mechanically they're bombproof, just I suppose they probably rust...

Cars have gone downhill hill since the turn of the millennium is the most accurate remark. It's a combination of regulation and the triumph of technology over engineering. The late 1990s was definitely peak car. I couldn't agree more now I've gone back to one from that era

Hi! Can you remember what it was like on faster roads . Cruising at 70 in 6th what are the revs? trying to find out mph per 1000rpm in sixth

@arcanevoid9199

9 ай бұрын

70mph in 6th gear would be about 3250rpm

@l3owman

9 ай бұрын

What are you collecting the data for? I have a 2zz Celica so could let you know.

This Celica is my dream car (no joke!) and if I buy it then upgrade a little bit add better subwoofers, some dope widebody, replace interior and add neons inside (and maybe install PS2 but im not sure)

I own the second generation 7 Celica. This one I have now I brought it back to new. New engine, fully painted, tein shock absorbers, Vogtland progressive springs, front and rear spacers, 17 inch rims with 8 channel, drilled brake discs. The car weighs around 1000 kg and is glued to the asphalt when cornering, it feels like driving a go-kart. The valuations of this car are starting to rise, if you are planning to get one, don't wait long, in a few years it could be very difficult..

3:13 ZZZ-GE sounds like a sleepy engine xD ! It should be 2ZZ-GE. Nice review as always!

Hmm interesting to see a car with the Triangle of Doom on the dashboard, wonder what HubNut would make of it!

Great review Matt thanks, yeah great car the Celica, similar to the Mk3 MR2 in a few ways. Nice looking and sleek car. As for SUV’s I think people like the high driving position and the chunky feel of the car, and they are a bit easier to get in and out of. But yes there doesn’t seem be a great choice of styles of car these days, you don’t see many new coupes with the exception of BMW’s and Audis. So which is it do you think, manufacturers only sell SUV’s in Europe because nobody wants Saloons, hatchbacks and estates anymore and manufacturers won’t build cars that have poor sales figures? Or is it that manufacturers want people in an SUV because SUV’s make more profit?

@GoldenCroc

Жыл бұрын

Its both reasons, at least a few years ago.

@willswheels283

Жыл бұрын

@@GoldenCroc Yes you could be right, I think once the first SUV’s like the Freelander and Honda CRV and the RAV4 hit the market people started to deviate away from Family hatchbacks and big Japanese and French/Italian saloons and wanting a taller more chunky vehicle, some say they feel safer in an SUV. We do wish that manufacturers would build cars for all tastes but sadly that’s not reality.

@rain-bender4712

Жыл бұрын

@@willswheels283 I used to dislike SUVs but I'm now at an age where I want one. I do prefer the high driving position. I think it makes driving safer and more relaxing. Getting in and out is easier, as you said and they're just more practical than most cars. When the car market calms down, I'd like an older CRV or Rav4. I'll take the rear seats out (I don't need them) and I have a van. I can get timber on the roof, the high ride height is preferable for me because I have to drive down a few unmade roads. they really are lifestyle vehicles. Newer SUVs tend me be more fashion items than usable vehicles. they're the ones use to take the kids to school.

@arcanevoid9199

Жыл бұрын

@@rain-bender4712 high driving position = more body roll and/or higher chance of tipping over

@rain-bender4712

Жыл бұрын

@@arcanevoid9199 I used to drive vans for ten years. I never rolled one.

I love FWD performance cars but I'm not really a fan of FWD coupes (Xsara VTS being a possible exception). The GT86 which has already been around for a decade now appeals but the relative lack of power let's it down a little in my eyes.

The vvti engine with the 6speed box in an st182 body is the perfect combination

I have a 7th gen celica (2004) with only 27,000 miles!

Sporty looking car, Toyota Build QUALITY, Rod Millen raced ( Pikes Peak, among other places ) Celica,s with pretty fair success!! 6m.12s Crown Vic sitting nearby????

I LOVED these when they came out, and I could easily have afforded one in proper spec. But, like certain clothing that looks great on someone else, I knew in my heart (and date on the birth certificate) that the time for me had passed. Really, needed to be 25, 30 max / I was a couple years beyond, already in the suburbs, and wouldn't a bike rack look better on a long roof Volvo anyway? [Hmm, GTS perhaps a guilty pleasure now for the weekends as an affordable, more practical alternative to the MR2 Spyder?]

@dinono10

Жыл бұрын

I'm 40. I got my celica in Feb. In red... Trading in my red mr2 mk3 lowered for this as its more practical. I work at a secondary school and the kids think it's amazing lol

My sister had one of these. The dash was very plastic not notice at all and the seats far too low not good at all but at least the boot was a decent size and very surprising for a coupe. Xhe liked it. She got it hard to sell it on do and did eventually do but it did not hold its value well.

@arcanevoid9199

Жыл бұрын

seats too low? thats how its supposed to be, lower is better for a sports car

@sharonec5419

Жыл бұрын

@@arcanevoid9199 I know. I was being sarcastic.

A nice modern looking coupe with a great engine and gearbox, lovely cabin and fine seats. The question is how did these poor souls in the 90s cope everyday without Satnav, Parking Sensors, Adaptive Cruise and electric tailgates? You're forgiven for not demonstrating rear headroom this time.

Fantastic cars! A friend gave me a lift in his 190bhp version. That was the first car, once the VVT kicked in that made my stomach drop! A rapid car indeed!

@joshbacon8241

Жыл бұрын

I actually heard that when Toyota launched the Corolla T-Sport with the 190bhp 2ZZ-GE engine - which is what the 190bhp version of the Celica also used, they intentionally underrated its 0-60 time so it wouldn't cannibalise sales from the Celica 190 with the same engine. Although speaking of the Corolla T-Sport - and I may be going off-topic here, I will never understand why Toyota didn't offer the facelifted T-Sport as a 5-door in the UK like they did with the pre-facelift car, especially as the facelift was still being offered as a 3 or 5-door in other markets where it was sold. And what makes it even more baffling for me is that even after they made the Corolla T-Sport 3-door only in the UK for the facelift towards the end of 2004, the smaller Yaris T-Sport was still being offered as a 3 or 5-door in the UK, so I see no reason why Toyota couldn't do the same for the Corolla T-Sport here and keep the 5-door version on sale in the UK after the facelift, which begs the question - *why didn't they?*

@alextoft9199

Жыл бұрын

@@joshbacon8241 Good points! 🙂 I'm not sure about the answers to your questions. I'm not that clued up on Toyota really. I'm sure somebody else will contribute on here! I have driven a couple of their older models recently including a 2006 Corolla. I've been seriously impressed. That Corolla still felt factory fresh. It was only a 1.4 but you could tell it would run forever with little fault. My Mum had an 1997 Celica when new for a short time. That car was a hell of a lot of fun and the new smell was amazing. You don't get that new smell anymore. I miss that in modern cars. Our 1999 A4 and Peugeot 306 D Turbo in my category for best smelling new car. 👌

@James28R

Жыл бұрын

never been in an actual fast car then?

@arcanevoid9199

Жыл бұрын

@@James28R they go really good for what they are, can pretty easily do 0-60 in 6 seconds. for a car that was first made in 99 and only has 190hp that is not bad at all, not far off alot of turbo cars from the same era

I think two door coups are the best-looking cars. I don't like SUV's; awful things, they just look to boxy. I've always had hatch backs and estates but would love a two-door coupe.

I bought one a month ago Great review and adore mine 😊

Nothing like this car available new now. A real future classic if not already so.

Nice car, now please look for a 70s or early eighties Supra😄👍

These are so cool! My Nephew has a blue one, no leather interior though. Has a rear spoiler and sunroof. The feel of speed is amazing, car feels so much faster than it is. B road muncher! Great review as always Matt, keep it up.

Great review! I have a 190 T Sport as my daily and it’s a brilliant car 👍

@DimoS...

Жыл бұрын

The 2zzge is awesome engine mate

Very cool cars :) My dad still owns one, I've recently driven it and they're completely under rated, he even managed to get a full size keyboard on its side in the back with the seats down 😂

@54woodsgirl

8 ай бұрын

I got two guitars and mic stand and amp in mine

I see the Slovenian vignette on the windshield. Nice to know this car has been in my country. 👍

@markotango54

Жыл бұрын

Yes we did, I'm the owner, l did a 6600km European Roadtrip with my son, we loved the scenery in your beautiful country

@histriamagna1014

Жыл бұрын

@@markotango54 You're always wellcome here !

@markotango54

Жыл бұрын

@@histriamagna1014 l plan to return one day Bratko 🤝

@histriamagna1014

Жыл бұрын

@@markotango54 😁😁😁 Bratko ! You mean PRIJATELJ ( FRIEND ) Bratko is used Bulgaria. Nevermind, happy to have you here.

@markotango54

Жыл бұрын

@@histriamagna1014 sorry l was actually in Bulgaria for the past 5 days, l got mixed up 🙈

Was so close to buying this 140hp model last year, when I had the cash. Sort of regretting it now, but a chance could come again with a couple of investments due to pay (the long awaited Xrp is one)....and a hefty pay rise coming!

@arcanevoid9199

10 ай бұрын

get a 190 if you can

I always fancied one of these but without automatic option it’s a frustrating no.

@arcanevoid9199

Жыл бұрын

idk why you would buy an automatic one, they do exist though

@Mw2JaCkJRR

Жыл бұрын

You can get them in auto but they will be imports only, didn’t do a auto box for the UK market.

Nice recovery on the American Chubby Fingers comment Matt 😂, sure it’s because of the gloves 😉. Great looking car but I still prefer the older T Bar type and was a much wanted car as an 18 year old, still is good to recall the Celica name 👌🏻.

the 2zz version cars are great fun!

@joshbacon8241

Жыл бұрын

I may be going off-topic here, but I actually heard that when Toyota launched the Corolla T-Sport with the 190hp 2ZZ-GE engine, they intentionally underrated its 0-60 time so it wouldn't cannibalise sales from the Celica 190 with the same engine. Although speaking of the Corolla T-Sport, I will never understand why Toyota didn't offer the facelifted T-Sport as a 5-door in the UK like they did with the pre-facelift car, especially as the facelift was still being offered as a 3 or 5-door in other markets where it was sold. And what makes it even more baffling for me is that even after they made the Corolla T-Sport 3-door only in the UK for the facelift towards the end of 2004, the smaller Yaris T-Sport was still being offered as a 3 or 5-door in the UK, so I see no reason why Toyota couldn't do the same for the Corolla T-Sport here and keep the 5-door version on sale in the UK after the facelift, which begs the question - *why didn't they?*

such a great review.. find a great shape celica these are getting harder to find.. you sir found a gem!

Great video. The Celica's really were such fantastic cars - I've never driven the 7th gen, but I daily drive a 93 5th gen, such a great coupe. Love it!

Hi and yes deffo bring back the coupe but all That manufacturers are building is 2 to 3 variations of SUVs which ain’t my cup of tea

We had the last ones they made, the Celica GT in red with the body kit and lowered from factory, for 11 years until 2019, when the heater matrix packed up and winter was approaching. No one wanted the work but wanted it to go to a good owner and sold it quickly through the owners club forum. It had around 130k on the clock and needed very little repairs apart from a new clutch at 80k, and the usual disks, pads, bulbs etc etc

I love mine and I think I'm probably the only person in the world who actually likes the interior. I consider the cloth seats to be an upgrade over the leather to be honest, they're just nicer to sit on especially in the colder months. In my opinion these cars look VERY odd without a rear spoiler as in this example.

@Grimwriggler

Жыл бұрын

i test drove a leather ALfa 166 yesterday and i also prefer the cloth 166 that i did a 1200 kl round trip in last month

@GoldenCroc

Жыл бұрын

I refused to buy my latest car until I found one with cloth/alcantara.

@dinono10

Жыл бұрын

Agreed in regards to spoiler. A must.

Owned a 2002 140 version for a couple of years. Absolutely loved it. Great handling, low sports car feel. Only reason I had to let it go was because I suffered an injury which meant I needed something higher. Wish I still had it.

about 6:12 .. don't want to worry you , but looks like someone's trying to steal your Crown Vic .. lol

@Grimwriggler

Жыл бұрын

That's Matt's driver body guard 😁

@markotango54

Жыл бұрын

​@@Grimwriggler Well hard Northerner 💪🏼 👊

They do look a bit odd without the boot spoiler.

Just love the Celica ,prefer the previous one though . Great review Matt as usual. 😊

Are these the VVTi's that burn a lot of oil? Can't remember. Anyway great looking cars, ship may have already sailed on prices.

@markotango54

Жыл бұрын

The later engines after 2002 fixed the oil burning issue

@alexanderblixt5175

Жыл бұрын

@@markotango54 so is the 2002 version clear of oil bruning or still Burns oil?

@markotango54

Жыл бұрын

@@alexanderblixt5175 my car is 2006 and bought the car at 150.000 km and now it's 260.000 km l never had to add even 1ml of oil during my ownership, Zero oil consumption

@gtaluvr1992

11 ай бұрын

@@alexanderblixt5175 no they fixed it

What’s better Celica or Mitsu GTO?

@furiousdriving

4 ай бұрын

tough one...GTO?

Guys does the Toyota celica linkages work with the Toyota t sport ?

@arcanevoid9199

Жыл бұрын

the shift linkages?

@jiomilopreacher3097

Жыл бұрын

@@arcanevoid9199 yeah do they work ?

@arcanevoid9199

Жыл бұрын

@@jiomilopreacher3097 im assuming your talking about the corolla t sport, which no they do not work

@jiomilopreacher3097

Жыл бұрын

@@arcanevoid9199 ok

I've had my '00 Celica chilling in my backyard since March when it suffered a blown head gasket and I'm trying to fix it up, but just haven't. You're making me miss it so much more.

What I love about sports cars is they tend to be lower in height far more aerodynamic and if you drop an economical engine in one your laughing.

@GoldenCroc

Жыл бұрын

Funnily enough, the height difference is rarely more than 5-6 inches between something like this and a "normal" car, meaning the aero difference is just a little bit more than 10 percent. Not earth shattering, sadly.

@marklittler784

Жыл бұрын

@@GoldenCroc Usually have much more aerodynamic front ends too though as well, Rovers tended to be low probably Jags too.

@GoldenCroc

Жыл бұрын

@@marklittler784 Well, thats the conundrum, they may look sleek, sharp and so on, but that has little real world effect on aerodynamic drag. Its almost as simple as "aerodynamic drag of car front in itself is decided by size of cooling inlets" and nothing else, well at least in the modern age since everything has considerable wind tunnel time. So mid 80s and forward. Rear shape of the car and tire size are something like 80+% of the total aerodynamic importance of a modern car. Cheers.

One of my targets to own as an affordable sports car.

How comes these Celicas have all gone now? I don't see any at all now, or any MR2s for that matter!

@furiousdriving

Жыл бұрын

rust?

@richard29415

Жыл бұрын

@@furiousdriving Ah yeah, they were built for the Japanese climate and they didn't realise that UK roads have salt on them. Also, those cars may have had pockets for water to collect.

I remember a lass I worked with in the early 80's - her B /F lusted after something called a Celica - all the middle aged guys who drove Cortina's and Toledos' (nice though they were ) referred to it as " Jap Crap" - what would a mint 1981 Celica be worth now? Were one still to exist of course

It's an Ash tray. Not a sweet wrapper tray. Wow

Surely these were mostly replaced by the GT86?

@furiousdriving

Жыл бұрын

not for many years and not directly