Toyota Celica Coupe (1994 - 1999) GT-Four 3d (1995/N) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I'm not following the chavs and sheep who just buy Impreza's.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, its affordable, reliable, powerful and looks the part.
What are you likely to buy next?
Mitsubishi GTO TT, Mk4 Supra TT, Skyline GTR33
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,800
When did you buy the car?
February 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Looks and performance
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Feels a lot smaller than it is, helped by great all round visibility. Can happily pootle round town all day at 30mph, sit on the motorway eating up the miles in comfort, or rant round all day without complaining.
What's it like to park?
Turning circle isn't bad considering its size, and car doesn't feel heavy either. As said, all round visibility is great which helps.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Mainly only the common things with the ST205 - electric aerial broke and needed replacing, Fig 8 suspension needed overhauling on both sides, gear selector bushes extremely badly worn and needed replacing with brass items. Rocker cover gasket also leaked oil onto a spark plug causing misfire. Gear lever housing weakened causing problems selecting gears, not helped by badly worn synchro meshes in the gearbox.
What's most practical about your car?
Surprisingly spacious inside, although the boot is quite shallow and hampered by the rear strut brace. Overall reliability is good, aside from the niggling problems mentioned previously, although even when things do go wrong the car still carries on - it was still driveable when the gear lever housing gave up the ghost.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
I love the added styling of the spoiler raising blocks. Finish the exterior off a treat.
