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?
Good choice in vehicle make and style
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it, one friend has bought one after driving mine
Would you buy this car again and why?
Definately, VVTLI engine still gives a smile 18 months after purchase
What are you likely to buy next?
Supra, if I can find a good import one and petrol doesnt sky rocket. Otherwise a Celica 2006 GT
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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?
£10,500
When did you buy the car?
July 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Very, lower than book price as the seller wanted a quick sale.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Have always been a huge fan of the Celica's since being a kid, also good reliability from Toyota helped tip the balance over other cars.
What was the dealer like?
Indepndant dealer sourcing performance/top of their range models
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Fantastic. The variable valve lift of the engine gives it a second life at high revs and can mix it with many other cars on the road. Cornering is good and hanldes well. But can tend to understeer, better springs and strut braces help eliminate this. Driven sensibly it returns decent fuel consumption for a sports car (30-34mpg)
What's it like to park?
Not the best, rear visibility isnt very good and gives the impression ur going to hit something when reversing when ur miles away. Can be a bit ungraceful to exit at times.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Aux belt squeeks in damp weather, discs corrode (but I always use aftermarket anyway), alloys bubble, would be nicer if calipers were painted as standard. But not one major issue with the car.
What's most practical about your car?
Not a lot really, but for a coupe it has decent luggage space and is good with fuel if driven sensibly.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The two colour leather seats are very nice and hold well in corners.
