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by shoplmart  in Cars & Motorsports,  - Top 10
Apr 27 '02 - Updated Mar 31 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: 6-speed gear box, A boat load of options, Good fuel economy, Superior handling
Cons: Toyota could have pumped out more power from this engine, Price.
The Bottom Line: While not as powerful as I would like my sports car to be, the Toyota Celica GT-S does represent a good value.
First introduced in 2000, the current generation Celica was, and still is a very fun car to drive. With the Supra out of production in the U.S since 1998, Toyota relies on the Celica to be the flagship in their performance biased category.
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by stuedey
Feb 21 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Nice, sporty fast car w/ killer looks and race like cockpit
Cons: Samll interior space, only average visibility, needs more low-end power
The Bottom Line: Fast, sporty car that handles with teriffic precison. Comfortably, race like cockpit with good automanual transmission. Engine is good, but needs better low end power.
I have owned two Celicas during my life. A 1985 Celica GT and I currently own a 1991 Toyota Celica GT 5 speed. I recently drove a friends brand-new 2002 Celica GTS and came away throughly impressed.
EXTERIOR
First of all, this a...
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by wilkit88
Aug 14 '03 - Updated Apr 24 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Stylish, economical, reliable.
Cons: Grasshopper quick, but lack of serious muscle (GT).
The Bottom Line: Worth taking a look at if you're in the market for a reliable and economical car that doesn't look/feel boring.
UPDATE: 20,000 miles. I ended up getting another "beater" car, so I've been able to skimp on the mileage driven on the Celica. Here are a few additional observations since I authored this review 10,000 miles ago. The hazard lights (blinkers) ...
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by th1rd3y3
May 27 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Nice styling, excellent handling, good gas mileage, fun to drive
Cons: Low on torque, interior could be considered cheap
The Bottom Line: Great car for a great price. An absolute thrill to drive.
Exterior: The looks of the car has a nice sleek and futuristic look about it with nice sporty look to it. The 16" wheels nicely compliment the exterior and the Action Package offered by TRD is also very nice addition to the appearance of the ...
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by eric_h
Dec 25 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Seats, Engine, style, unique, price/value, gas mileage, transmission
Cons: road noise and space??? rear vision/blind spots, engine, Friends wanting rides
The Bottom Line: YES!!
PROS I recently got a 2002 Toyota Celica used from a private seller. after putting nearly 100 miles on it the first few days mainly from people wanting to ride in it, i learned the engine gets great gas mileage and still makes enough power to get ...
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by abyss21
Sep 18 '02 - Updated Sep 19 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Affordable, sporty, and handles well.
Cons: Can't see out the back very well.
The Bottom Line: After TONS of research on my own, this was the car I've decided on for a price under $30,000.
IntelliChoice Rating
In 2002, The Complete Car Cost Guide rated the Celica as:
Lowest Ownership Costs in its Class
Lowest Depreciation Costs in its Class
Highest retained Value in its Class
Non-Technical...
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by smart_hed03
Nov 10 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Peppy enough for daily drivers. Great Interior design.
Cons: Low visibility out of back.
The Bottom Line: If you can afford the GT-S, get it, however if you just want the looks and comfort or can't afford the GT-S, get the GT, its the next best thing.
After coming from a 93 Mitsubishi Mirage the 140 hp and 125 torque was plenty for me. I tried not to take the car over 4500 rpm for the first few hundred miles, however it was hard considering the car feels like it needs to be driven. I did notice a...
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by xiolaa
Jul 09 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Unique Styling, comfortable seats, attention getter
Cons: Noisy engine and steering, can get a little pricey with added features
The Bottom Line: I am very satisfied with the performance and look of the car. Be sure to haggle your way to a good fair price!
The Toyota Celica 2002 GT-S is a great all around sporty coupe with nice upgrades as an option. My white Celica came with the Action Pakage which comes with a rear spoiler and a body kit called "rocker panels". The rear spoiler is adjustable and you have...
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by SuPeRDaP
Mar 20 '03 - Updated Mar 30 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Sporty n quick
Cons: interior and price
The Bottom Line: Get only the GT-S model if considering to buy. GT model is horrible!
This car first came out for the model year 2000. I was deciding to either get the Celica GTS or the Honda Prelude. I ended up getting the Honda Prelude. Yes, I love my Prelude but thats a different story. Lets talk bout the Celica.
My brother...
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by jmusurfer12
Feb 18 '08
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: fuel economy, fun to drive, trunk room
Cons: interior lighting, cant turn off headlights at night, rear view
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this car for those looking for a sporty fuel efficient car. High school and college kids would especially like this car
I have a 2002 Toyota Celica GT with 107,000 miles on it. If you are considering buying a celica I would highly recommend it if you are in the market for a small, sporty, gas efficient car. The celica GT has a 1.8 liter 140hp engine that gets 28 city 33 ...
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by tiverson
Jul 19 '04
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: This car has great gas mileage, priced decent, has a lot of great standard features.
Cons: Has a recall on the fuel system and gasoline.
The Bottom Line: This is a vehicle that is good for some people but not others. Toyota is a great vehicle just this model is not always the best for most people.
This car has had a recall on it. So if thinking about buying this car you need to know if this problem has been fixed on this car yet. the recall stated "ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK CHECK VALVE, LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK INLET PIPE, MAY ...
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by saltoloco
Apr 19 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Beautiful Car,good balance of power and
control,Relaxed position in cockpit.
Fair price.
Cons: Low to the ground,stiff shocks let you know about every bump in the road.
The Bottom Line: If you are in the market for a sport coupe that you will love to drive. The 2002 Celica should be on your list of cars to test drive.
After realizing I was running my Jeep Grand Cherokee to its death driving on the South west Florida Interstate. 600 miles a week. 70-75 mph(speed limit 70). With 15-16 mpg average. I started looking for a quick economical sports car. I wanted something...
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by toyocelica2002
Jan 20 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Looks awesome, great pick-up, absolutely fun to drive!
Cons: It's a little to low to the ground and easy to scrape the front underside.
The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a speedy, reliable, sexy car, look no further. I'd highly recommend owning a new Celica once in your life!
I had previously owned a 2000 Celica GT and it was a fantastic little car. If I hadn't know it only had four cylinders under that hood, I never would have guessed it. It performed like I always thought a sports car should. Great pick-up at the go and...
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by ricky777
Mar 31 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Nice looks, good sounding engine.
Cons: Shift throws could be made shorter, lack of torque. Quite common now on the roads.
The Bottom Line: A good first-car for anyone. Looks faster than it actually is.
Overall, a good ride w/ decent engine. Forget about having anyone in the backseat because there is no room. Unfortunately, Toyota did some cut-downs to save on money and it's quite evident in the lack-lustre paint job and interior. If you are a...
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by mitch64621
Apr 24 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: pretty car
Cons: service after purchasing car stinks!
The Bottom Line: Do not buy it because they treat you like a queen to get you to sign the deal, but when you need their services they treat you like dirt!
My 2 month old car got a flat tire the other day. So i got someone to put the donut on it. When I began to drive, I noticed that I had hardly any brakes. I thought that this was normal when putting on a small tire. When I got to the auto center, they...
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