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Payton writes:
1988 Toyota Celica GT-S coupe Review
ProsFuel economy over 30 MPG ConsEverything else
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Mediocrity At Its Worst — I actually have a mental block about this car. I had owned a 1979 Celica GT, so when I ran across this car at a very reasonable price I jumped all over it hoping that the engine problems I experienced with the 1979 Celica were just an anomaly. Unfortunately this car was just as bad, and it's not as handsome as the 1979 Celica. Primary Use: Commuting to work |
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Daniel writes:
1988 Toyota Celica All-Trac liftback Review
Prosturbo awd and its a toyota leather interior fun to drive Conshard to find parts very tempermental
45
Awesome Peice Of Machinery — this car rocks in the snow why because its all wheel drive and turbo but it also shines on dry ground. Its an oldie but a goodie. Did i also mention it won a few wrc championships when the car was created yea i love it specifics 190 hp very solid not to boxy so it looks a bit sporty gas is fairly good maintenance is hard because parts are scarce super fun to drive if you have the money Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) |
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vlasktom writes:
1988 Toyota Celica ST coupe Review
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Great Car, But Some Minor Problems — I've had this car for almost 3 years now, and i've had very few major problems with it. The starter has gone out a couple times, and the alternator has gone out a couple times... but other than that, it's a great car. It gets great gas milage. The only major problem i have with it is that they should've made the back seat bigger, because when i ride in the car for 3 hours in the back seat, my legs hurt like no other. Owner for 2 years, 11 months Miles Driven per Year:8,000 |
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Keegan writes:
1988 Toyota Celica GT-S liftback Review
Proszippy and fun to drive Consconstanly under the hood and there is very little info about the onboard diagnostics
105
The Celica Is An All Around Great Car — Lots of fun to drive around corners. things really start moving when the turbo kicks in. It has a suprising amount of room and the lift back makes it easy to access the trunk. It has plenty of technology for being from 88 Primary Use: Commuting to work |
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Rawxy writes:
1988 Toyota Celica All-Trac liftback Review
Prosi love her Consshe is high maintenance
45
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Kevin writes:
1988 Toyota Celica All-Trac liftback Review
ProsThe first Japanese car to won the WRC ConsNothing
75
Celica Gt4 St165 — My first 4WD and turbo car, it equipped with a 3SGTE 2.0 L engine with CT26 turbo charger. This GT4 is running a water intercooler which is unique compare to most other turbo 4WD using air intercooler, the handling is exceptional, acceleration is good but not fast compare to other 4WD turbo during that era due to heavy weight. The build quality is good (usual Toyota standard), exterior styling is very unique with two large fog light in the middle grille, interior is ok consider it is a 2 doors, the gas mileage is ok as it got turbo and 4WD. The car is very fun to drive, only draw back is the heavy weight. Really wanted to drive this car again!!! Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) |
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Brian writes:
1988 Toyota Celica All-Trac liftback Review
ProsUltra rare, no others like it in Winnipeg. Conshard to find parts sometimes.
25
Great Fun, But For A Price... — Performance: Power from the turbo engine is good but could be better as demonstrated by the second and third generations. Handling could also be better but was probably much better when new. Build Quality: Its a toyota enough said Appearance: one of the best looking cars from the period. The Alltrac body kit really completes the look. Interior is nice as long as you don't the red one. Cost of Ownership: fairly high since this is a fairly complex and rare vehicle but that is to be expected with a car of this type. Fun Factor: this car is alot of fun to drive. when the turbo kicks in you are pushed back in your seat. A good set of rubber under the car allows it to use the AWD to handle more than you would think. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) |
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Matthew writes:
1988 Toyota Celica All-Trac liftback Review
Proscheap, gas milage, good ride, and its a toyota Consthat i dont drive anymore
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Ye Old Car — Even though the car was 17 years old when i bought it, it had no problems with it. yes it did have some rust problem but the engine and tranny where in exellent condition. there are many upgrades that can me done to the car to make it even faster.all in all it was a goodcar and worth every penny i paid for it Primary Use: Commuting to work |
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David writes:
1988 Toyota Celica All-Trac liftback Review
ProsIts fast Consnone
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Great — it got stolen!! but i have nothing bad to say about this car ..its was fast,allwheel drive,turbo, and it hade one hell of a good look..in side and out.. so all in all I would buy it agian if i could find one Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) |
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Jordan writes:
1988 Toyota Celica GT-S liftback Review
ProsReliable, sporty, and fun for really cheap ConsRust, paint, thats about it.
95
Toyaot Had Cheap, Good Vehicles In The 80's. — Another great, cheap car I got. I bought it as a winterbeater, and realized it was worthy of much more. The 4 cylinder had a prehistoric version of VVT. It had about 190,00 mile on it, went through no oil, went to red line with no problem. Cool, hard car to find, and cheap. Money well spent |
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