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1985 Toyota Celica Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$8,864 to $18,084

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Celica 1985 GT-S is not a car, it's an experience.
It taught me one of life's most invaluable lessons: that inanimate objects can be loved! What else can you ask from a car?

I bought it with 180K miles and it still handled like new. Being incredibly tight around turns it was an answer for those of us who hate slowing down, especially when making a turn.

Three layers of individually inflatable air sections don't just support your back, they treat it like family.

Did I mention the car saved my life by not flipping over when I performed a 360 degree turn on a major highway going 80 m/h? How many cars care that much?

I know you are not supposed to say bad things about the deceased but for the sake of objectivity: the rear wheel drive and wide tires made winter driving adrenaline rich. Maybe a little too rich. There I've said it. Now I will go into my corner and ask for forgiveness.

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User reviews for 1985 Toyota Celica

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by Kyle H
Mar 01, 2011
its a POS but it starts every time and goes from home to work and back, thats all i ask of it. the motor is what amazes me 4 years of abuse and the thing just keeps ticking like i cant kill it.Mar 01, 2011
by Peter B
Nov 17, 2010
I Really loved this car and wish I didnt sell it. When i got it the car had 205k on it but it looked great. Very fun car to drive it was the last year they did RWD in the Celica. Drifted around corners nice (when wet). The 22RE is a solid little motor.Nov 17, 2010
by Anonymous
Mar 13, 2010
My sis-in-law calls it a rattle trap, the noyve! It is such a stiff ride that it does indeed squeek and rattle, but nothing falls apart. I love the wheels and wide tires. It is very tight on curves and accelerates well for a 4 cylinder. I feel very connected to the road. I put all159K fun miles on her. I have replaced the clutch and the rear differential - whatever that is - several years back. There are a few things that need attention - the electric mirrors motors don't work even tho I replaced one with a salvaged part. The auto antennae has stuck just recently. The letters on the buttons on the console have worn off so I have to try a few pushes before I get the correct button sometimes. The driver's seatbelt rubs and has worn thin the upper upholstery. I replaced it but the fabric faded and now looks bad. Enough of the bad stuff. This car is lively and very sexy with the top down. I can't tell you how many offers I've had from people off the street to buy it. Maybe a dozen over the years. It keeps on running and running. Today an old guy in a parking lot told me to never sell it. I see that same advice on this forum. OK, but I might trade it for a Lexus RX or I might not. It's cool to hear from you other GT-S owners.Mar 13, 2010

1985 Toyota Celica Pricing

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Trims & specs

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

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

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

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Audio System

Antenna Type: power · AM/FM radio

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Exterior Features

Paint: special factory paint

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Audio System

Antenna Type: power · AM/FM radio

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Exterior Features

Paint: special factory paint

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning

Audio System

Antenna Type: power · Equalizer: graphic · AM/FM radio

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Exterior Features

Paint: special factory paint

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning

Audio System

Antenna Type: power · Equalizer: graphic · AM/FM radio

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Drivetrain

Limited slip differential: rear

Exterior Features

Paint: special factory paint

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Audio System

Antenna Type: power · Equalizer: graphic · AM/FM radio

Exterior Features

Paint: special factory paint

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Roof

Convertible roof: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

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