• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Style but with a bit of originiality and sense due to the reliability of Toyota.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Every likes it apart from my ex but thats just jealousy.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, the GT version and maybe the 190 if the deal was right.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    If I dont see a Celica GT in my price range probably an Audi A4 Quattro.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £2,795

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    No special deal, Car was well priced for year, spec and mileage with full service history and plenty of car history.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Always liked the look of the car since they first came out. Had some shoddy cars in the recent past and wanted something with style and reliability.

    What was the dealer like?

    Helpful and not pushy, M&B Autos of Bradford.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    On smooth roads its a total joy to drive. Responsive and quiet. However on bumpy roads its less happy, the suspension is quite hard and can be bumpy and noisy on bad surfaces but you put up with it because its so good to drive on good roads.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy enough, rear visibilty is hampered by the big spoiler but nothing to worry about.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing major, Serviced it at main Toyota dealer and they cross threaded the centre cap on the alloy and now it rattles, annoying but nothing to worry about.

    What's most practical about your car?

    The boot is huge

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Climate control, love it.