Faults:

The clutch went at about 200,000km, but this was expected given I acquired the car at 169,000. A leak developed in the exhaust pipe where the flex pipe is, which had to be replaced. An idle problem exists which I can't figure out. The engine doesn't seem to idle up in the winter when it is cold, and so I just raise the idle with the throttle slightly for a minute. I will get it fixed, but the idle control parts are very expensive and so I don't want to replace anything that doesn't need replacement, even still the engine runs fine. Began consuming oil at 220,000km to the point where I have to add about half a liter between oil changes.

General Comments:

Very solid, clean and efficient running engine. Get about 550km on a 55L tank. The engine never gets tired of being pushed hard. Although a little bit more power for this car would be welcomed.

The car was lowered, intake, beefed up exhaust pipe and muffler. Turns on a dime, with very good feedback from the steering wheel. With the original shocks and 3 year old lowering springs I am yet to feel any body roll on tight turns.

It may need a paint job soon, I have been putting it off for a while, the clear coat around the door handles and the bumper is starting to peel slightly. The car is over 8 years old and the only thing that is rusting slightly is the tow hook. It has been driven every winter with all that road salt with no effect on the chassis or body, but a winter car has now been purchased so she will sit tight when it is cold from now on.

The reliability of the car is unbelievable. Interior is very sound and comfortable. Everything is put in the right place both inside and out. Most importantly she has never left me stranded and isn't giving me any hints of doing so anytime soon.

Faults:

Had to change timing belt (over 100,000 miles, radiator (over 150,000 miles) and brakes.

General Comments:

This is a wonderfull car. I've had it for 8 years with over 168,000 miles and it runs as smooth as it ever did.

Never had any major problems with it. The biggest was having to change the radiator and that was just recently. An amazing car, I highly recommend to anyone in the market for one. You won't be dissapointed.

Faults:

Had to replace the brakes at about 75 thousand miles.

The driver seat started to wear a little.

The passenger-side tail light went out at about 80 thousand miles.

General Comments:

This is the most reliable car I have ever driven.

Any problems I mentioned were pretty minor and cheap and quick to fix.

I drove this car every day since I got it back in 1997. I used it on the highway mostly and my average speed was about 70 mph. I also took it off road once in a while just for fun. So as you can see, I pushed this car and I pushed it more than any other car I have owned or driven and it begs for more. My 1998 Cavalier couldn't take excessive highway use. My Beretta was the same. My Pontiac couldn't take any abuse, minor or not. This Celica was put through 10 times more use and abuse it never gave up and it never lessened it's performance.

I don't know what else I can say. It sticks to the ground, accelerates on the dime, and the engine sounds incredible. And this was the 110 hp ST model! It's just too bad it was totalled.

Faults:

Ever since I had the car, nothing has gone wrong with it. It still works like a beauty. Everything still in good shape. Engine is still really good. Runs great.

General Comments:

This car is quick and also has a good response. It's amazing because it's only stock and it's making these marks.

Faults:

3rd Brake Light went out.

Hole in Headlight and High Beam.

General Comments:

This car is a dream come true. I felt like a just won the lotto! It drives smooth, the roar of the engine sounds great, and it is fast! My car is a real looker. All black, convertible. People stop and stare. I love the attention! I mainly bought it for the reliability and it has come through. I've bought this car 7 Years old, and it looks like it is only 2 years old. No rust, paint in excellent condition, everything works, interior is in great shape! Excellent buy! I can't say enough about this car.

Faults:

Absolutely nothing. Apart from the normal services (every 9000 miles) it hasn't seen a garage at all.

General Comments:

I still think it's a gorgeous car to look at, and it drives extremely well also.

I would have preferred the GT version but all models share the same chassis and the road handling is excellent on them all.

The accommodation in the rear is cramped, but the boot is large for a coupe.

If I didn't have small children now I'd buy one again.