Toyota Celica Coupe (1999 - 2006) 1.8 VVTi 3d (Premium+Sport Pack) (2001/51) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
improves my personal desirablity with girls?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
they all coment how low the car is once sat in it. the stereo and centre console box above it is perfect for my Snooper (camera detector) whish I have hardwired into it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
yes. I avoided the basic model, as the sports and premium pack make the car look so attractive from the rear end, and I spend alot of time in my car- you will appreciate being able to slide into the leather seats in the Asda carpark instead of cloth ones.!! trust me....(because the doors are so wide)
What are you likely to buy next?
the 190bhp model I should have bought ??..maybe something with a turbo. I previously owned a Fiat 20v turbo coupe- even better than the Celica, but, and its a big but, that car can blow £20 of petrol in 80 furiously mad miles...I remember it well. xxx
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£8,000
When did you buy the car?
June 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
good trade in. the Celica was mint- with only 49k miles. I got a free rac warranty which is irrelevant- toyota reliability is impeccable.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
a combination of looks, power, 4 seats and 36mpg
What was the dealer like?
good looking??
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Fantastic. The K& N filter sounds better than the stereo. 40mph in first gear -the v v ti engine loves revs. The gearstick is the perfect 6" from the steering wheel. The 205 tyres slip in wet tho. Test drive the 190bhp model to see what youre missing.
What's it like to park?
no problem. The car dings a bell when youre in reverse !
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
nothing gone wrong. but I have noticed since that the rear spoiler is pulling itself out of the rear bonnet holes !
What's most practical about your car?
4 seats for my kids. and a huge boot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Im glad I upgraded the airbox to a K& N Typhoon induction. - great sound and improved economy (combined with best quality petrol - jap cars prefer 97 enron)
