Toyota Celica Coupe (1999 - 2006) 1.8 VVTLi T Sport 3d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Why go the short way round, when you can enjoy driving the long way.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Son thinks its awsome. Whoever had been in it gets out with a smile on their face.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Without a doubt.
What are you likely to buy next?
Next generation if it ever comes along.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£8,600
When did you buy the car?
October 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
12 month Toyota warranty and 3 years free servicing.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I owned a Mark 3, two door coupe ST in the late eighties and regretted the day I sold it. I vowed I would have another one when I could afford it.
What was the dealer like?
Excellent. They got me exactly the model and colour I wanted for the best price. Have used them before for my Wifes car and never felt pressured.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Fantastic. Long journeys are eaten up, around town suspension is a bit hard. Seats can be a bit uncomfortable after a while. Lumber support would have been good.
What's it like to park?
Quite poor. It would have been better to have a reversing sensor rather than just a beeper to tell you its in reverse.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
After 4 months rear brakes sounded like a London bus. Apparently the pads had gone hard, so the dealer replaced them free of charge.
What's most practical about your car?
Boot space. It is sorely needed for the long jouneys to carry all the kids stuff to Grandmas.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The stereo is great. Rock, classic, pop when turned up its the business.
