Toyota Celica Coupe (1994 - 1999) GT-Four 3d (1994/M) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Well it's now got a loud exhaust so probably not things I want to know. Hopefully that I'm pretty cool, with good style and that I don't jump on the chav Impreza bandwagon - those cars bore me!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Friends think it's the best car I've owned and I've had quite a few reasonable cars (2 S13 200SXs, an R32 Skyline and a VTEC Prelude). Family think it's alright but are worried about it disturbing the neighbours, they know it's a solid car though.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, simply because once I get rid of this I'll move to the next class up, so RX7, Skyline, Supra territory.
What are you likely to buy next?
With any luck an R32 GTR.
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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?
£4,300
When did you buy the car?
June 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Average, car was standard when purchased and in fairly good condition but I since found out that there were many available cheaper
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Best performance I could get for the economy I need, most other things like it drank too much. Could have had an MR2 but GT4 looks better and has four seats.
What was the dealer like?
N/A
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Quite quick, not quite as light as my old S13 200SX but still good fun, handles/grips well and the steering isn't light and without any feel like some power steering assisted cars.
What's it like to park?
Average, the lock is okay. Better than my 2WS Prelude but not as good as my old SX or Skyline.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
One of the wheel bearings and the inner rocker cover gasket leaking oil onto the spark plugs.
What's most practical about your car?
It's not practical but I guess for it's power it can return reasonable mpg - I've had 27.7mpg out of it with a fair amount of town driving.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
I like being able to lock the passenger window so my mates can't mess about and yell names at people when I drive past
