2000 Toyota Celica GT-S 1.8L VVTL-i from North America

Summary:

The best sport coupe not named

Faults:

Nothing's gone wrong so far. The exterior styling makes a little blindspot on the left rear quarter; but it's OK. Use your mirrors! Another complaint (that will probably be fixed quickly) is that the aftermarket for this car is small for now. I wouldn't worry about that though; I'm sure those companies will get their act together.

General Comments:

This car is frickin' awesome! I've driven a Civic Si and an Integra GS-R, and this car outclasses it in interior comforts and stock performance. I'm just waiting for that damn aftermarket...

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 19th June, 2000

14th May 2007, 21:08

I hate it when someone puts 200 miles on a car and tells me how great their car is! Wait till it has a few thousand miles before you post please! Thanks.

25th Jan 2008, 21:13

If it's such a good car (I don't doubt your comments), why the sad smiley then?

2000 Toyota Celica GT-S 1.8L Inline 4 VVTL-i from North America

Summary:

Fun to drive, lovely automobile

Faults:

Pressure-point on clutch pedal adjusted higher.

General Comments:

I love the car. Tight handling, short shifting, all around a real joy to drive. Only downside I've found is the lack of horse power, which I would have liked to be higher - in the 200 range as opposed to 180. Also would have liked to see a turbo option offered. But the way it is stock, it's still peppy.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 7th June, 2000

2000 Toyota Celica VVTI 1.8 petrol from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Forget Fiat, Alfa Romeo and other crap Italian cars, this Japanese machine means business!

Faults:

Zilch.

General Comments:

Looks drop-dead sexy in Astral Black with the big alloys and bodykit.

LOVE the interior, wipes the floor with the equivalent Alfa Romeo. Six-speed gearbox an absolute joy. Sony Radio CD Cassette very good. Dealers top-notch. Even the doors make a nice sound when shut!!!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th May, 2000

14th Feb 2001, 13:04

The Celica may be distinctive, but stylish in the vein of the Fiat Coupe, Alfa GTV and 156? - most definitely not!! These cars will be icons in 20 years time. The Celica? - nope - it's a car with looks to appeal to your average 17 year old reader of "Max Power".

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2000 Toyota Celica GT 1.8 from North America

Faults:

Car flipped in car totalling accident the first time my 17 year old drove it. Just 200 miles at 3 days old.

Attracted a carjacking incident (close call) our first night out.

General Comments:

The car really held together in a really major wreak (flipped 6 times at high speed with 3 occupants) with only 1 fracture and several cuts and bumps between three teens.

Great car, but keep away from inexperienced drivers!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 15th November, 1999

4th Dec 2000, 17:38

I also totalled this car two weeks after purchasing it with 1600 miles on it. Ran into a stopped car at 60 mph on the freeway with no injuries. The lack of ABS resulted in the brakes locking up so I could not avoid the car that pulled out in front of me on the freeway.

17th Aug 2001, 13:28

Great to hear that everyone was OK! Thanks for the post. Gives me some comfort in driving my 2000 Celica GT! :-)