Faults:

My two head lights got foggy.

Master air flow sensor went out.

Interior is really delicate and scratches easy.

The hatch cylinders are shot and sometimes work when it's hot out.

Carpet gets ruined quickly when not using floor mats, I had to change all of my carpet out and replaced it with a new one.

When I have it on fifth gear and on the freeway, it stays on the 3000rpm mark and doesn't lower like other manual cars do.

General Comments:

It's fun to drive, and like everyone else is saying, it handles very well.

It starts going fast after 3000rpms.

Faults:

Check engine light on.

Replaced injectors.

Replaced computer.

Hesitation in the morning.

Poor engine performance.

General Comments:

Oh my God, in what situation I have put myself in, by buying the Toyota Celica. I have a Corolla from 1990, it's still running and the engines works great. I leave many new cars eating dust.

So I bought this Celica, and I'm having the same problem that everybody here is. The hesitations in the morning. The increase and decrease drastically of RPM. Really poor performance. Check engine light on constantly.

Went to fix the check engine light, and apparently there is a bulletin to fix the injectors and computer. I don't have that money! I'd rather sell it and buy another car. What a disappointment, because I love the car, it's fun to drive, and I thought it would be as good as my Corolla.

Faults:

Well first of all I RAGGED on this car sooo much. I was burning oil. Other than that I have had no real problems that were not caused by me.

General Comments:

This car is one of the best handling cars out there no question. If you just get good tires, and some shocks and struts you will out handle M3's. Well the E46's.

But that in mind the car is too underpowered. And the only power you get is near the red line. Sorry if you don't have a manual.

Other thing I don't like is when you're sitting, the people looking in see the top of your head...

Faults:

The 4 spd automatic transmission won't shift into 4th gear/overdrive. The indicatoron the dash says the car is in fourth gear, but it's not. Check engine light is on. Also, trying to determine if the cars computer is the same of the GT and the GTS? Anyone know or have experience with these problems?

General Comments:

Car appears to run fine except that the check engine light is on and it won't shift into 4th (auto). This is a clean one owner California car. 89

Faults:

Clutch went out at 76K, previously owned by two 17 year olds.

Front struts done at 79K.

Aside from that, nothing much!

General Comments:

This particular model (GT, powered by the 1ZZ-FE) is notorious for throwing rods. When I was in high school, I used to drive the crap out of mine, thinking I was hot stuff trying to impress everybody in the parking lot. This car only LOOKS fast, very very underpowered. I wish I had spent more time looking for a first car; I would have gotten the GT-S. Buyer's remorse, what can ya do...

Aside from that, this car is great! Replacement parts are not cheap though, but if you take care of it and treat it right, you'll be fine. Great commuter car, I'm getting at least 30+ to the gallon commuting up and back to school and work everyday. I shift around 2-2.5k and get great mileage; I get it up into 4th gear around the city and just cruise and sip gas.

This model isn't really that quick, at all. FWD is great in the snow... with snow tires! I slid once or twice on worn all-seasons and learned my lesson. Invest in quality snow tires for the winter and put them on all 4 wheels. Believe me, its well worth it.

Recently I bought GT-S rims and had them wrapped in $600 worth of tires. I've got about 90K on the car and I hope that it will last me through college until I get something a little bit faster. But aside from that, great car. Just keep an eye on the oil!!!