1986 Toyota Celica Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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The Toyota Celica was completely redesigned for 1986. The biggest change was that the Celica was now a front-wheel drive, much to the chagrin of drivers who loved how the rear-wheel drove. The body was also restyled as sleeker and rounder. The front-wheel drive did create more interior space, but the back seats were still cramped.

The 1986 Celica's engine was actually demoted to a 2.0-liter, but with 116 horses it was noticeably more powerful. The coupe and the hatchback were all available as the ST, GT, or GT-S models. The convertible came as a GT. The GT-S engine got an upgrade to 135-horsepower.

Although some found the new front-wheel-drive Celica not as much fun to operate, it was still a very popular car. Because of its quality Toyota engine, many are still driving theirs to this day. The 1986 Toyota Celica has excellent cornering ability, accelerates quickly off the line, and handles well even at high speeds, making it very popular for racing.

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by Larry W
Dec 17, 2013
Like the amenities the handling the reliability. Very fast little car amazingly reliable! At work sometimes I park it doing security the lumbar and side adjustments are comfy to sleep in! Love to pull past high end cars they have to try to pass me all they see is the tail end of my 27 year old 305.00 dollar performance by Toyota! If you can find a one owner celica grab it!Dec 17, 2013
by Allen S
Feb 15, 2011
I loved everything about this car except for the fact that it was FWD. It was quick, good gear ratio and light. It was purchased 8 years before it was given to me by my dad for $1500 and I sold it last year for $1500. It had a 3S-GE and that thing loved to rev.Feb 15, 2011
by Anonymous
Jan 12, 2011
I bought my white Celica GT hatchback 5-speed manual new and it has been a great car. It has taken me on cross county trips and it is fun to drive. It is probably the most comfortable long haul car I've ever owned. But, alas, I have to get rid of it. I have it garaged now and need the space back. This car has had all the routine maintenance over the years and the engine has about 150,000 miles on it. It sat in the driveway for a year before I moved it into the garage. It needs a new battery but it does crank well so with a little tinkering it should start with fresh gas. Everything works except the air conditioner. The wheel wells are rusted out and the breaks probably will need new wheel cylinders, but the interior, is clean and the roof, hood, hatch, doors, electrical parts (lights), engine and tires are still in great shape. This would make a great project car work/school car, or you could part it out. Clear title. Never wrecked.Jan 12, 2011

1986 Toyota Celica Pricing

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Trims & specs

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Audio System

Antenna Type: power · AM/FM radio

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Audio System

Antenna Type: power · AM/FM radio

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic

Exterior Features

Paint: special factory paint

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic

Exterior Features

Paint: special factory paint

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

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