Toyota Celica Coupe 1986-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Lot of car for little money but find a good one.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Expensive when they fail which isn't often but hey!...It's 14 years old!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Powerful but civilised. Leaves folks behind on bends especially.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Boosting heaven in straight lines with the turbo & but, despite 4x4, standard suspension is dull and sloppy.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    They only break when they get old!

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Design ahead of its time and still turns heads. Gents AND ladies love my car.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Comfy cockpit which passengers like but rear seat are only for people who have lost their legs!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not "Cosworth" desirable to pinch but CAT1 security essential or no-one will insure you!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Serviced using reasonable non-franchise. MAKE SURE your mechanic know this car. Local ""turbo boy racer"" expert is best bet I found.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Head gasket (Turbos make 'em a serviceable part at some point).

    Other

    Aircon - always a pain to cure once it starts to leak.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes