Toyota Celica Coupe (1999 - 2006) 1.8 VVTi 3d (2003/03) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

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

Wife thinks our old estate was more practical, but it's funny how often she borrows it! My 3 year old daughter loves it! Lots of positive comments from friends and neighbours and had 2 offers to buy it from people I know.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I would if they still made it. Come on Toyota! Where's the Celica / Supra replacement?...........PLEASE?!?!?!

What are you likely to buy next?

Ford Focus ST, Skoda Octavia vRS, Civic Type R. Not for a while though, the Celica's fantastic!

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£6,000

When did you buy the car?

August 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Excellent deal from a Honda garage! Only has 36k on the clock and been washed and serviced to within an inch of it's life. Previous owner fastidious about it.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Wanted to get away from yet another diesel estate

What was the dealer like?

Very helpful, have dealt with this dealer for a couple of cars and servicing

What's it like to drive?

Quick, responsive for the 140bhp. Does need to be over 4000RPM to really get shifting. Precise steering, if lacking a little feel, free revving engine, cruises happily in 6th above 40mph. Getting mid 30's MPG living down country lanes and only 7 mile trips to work up and down the gears. I just love driving it.

What's it like to park?

Not the greatest. Need to tilt the wing mirror down to save kerbing the alloys when parallel parking, and she's a long nosed little devil when pulling out from parked.

Have you had any problems with the car?

No, typical Japanese reliability.

What's most practical about your car?

Can get 2 small kids in the back and a reasonable amount in the boot

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

6 speed gearbox.