Celica - Pain In The Backside

[accylad]

Enough is enough. I've had this car for 14 months from new and its been a catalogue of disasters.

Vibration at speed. It comes and goes, never when Mr T tech is driving it though. Usually around 80 mph but wheels checked for balancing and 4 wheel alignment ok.

Car delivered new with 4 wheel alignment a MILE out. Pulled like a dustcart for 2 months until Mr T finally sorted it out. Ended up with sore shoulder that still gives me trouble 12 months on.

Both front windows leak. Its having a new seal fitted to the drivers side tomorrow morning but the passenger side is now pouring in.

Alarm goes off. When it feels like it. Usually in hot weather. Attempts by Mr T to sort it out unsuccessful. Nothing kept in central cup holders just in case.

Two new alloys needed on the back as originals flaked after 12 months ! Front two showing signs as well.

Vibration on braking, now fixed by skimming discs but still necessitated day off work. Stll cringe everytime I hit the brakes.

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So, the thing is going. I'm thinking of a Corolla T-Sport, but am a bit concerned about Toyota after all of this. Other alternative is Honda Civic Type R but dont like the look of the insurance. My old Honda Civic coupe did 115,000 without a hiccup.

Any thoughts ?

Cheers

Accylad

[Fizz]

You and Giddlepin have a lot in common.. he got a 'duff' Celica as well and had numerous problems... He is now prancing about in a new Mk3 MR2 which he loves by all accounts..

The only common fault across the board i know of is the Rims flaking... i know that this is now sorted but you have to ask for your wheels to be changed on warrenty and they should give you a set which are much better now...

Sorry to hear you got a 'dud 'un'... and that you dont let this put you off another Toyota.. :)

[accylad]

Sorry to hear I'm not the only one. Mr T replaced the alloys but its the inconvenience of getting them ordered, taking time off work and there never seeming to be a courtesy car available !

I looked at the MR2 but being 6ft 2" I had to be shoe-horned out of it. No way could I drive one - I was like a praying mantis (knees higher than head ).

Mr T will have to offer me a spectacular good deal if I'm to persist with them.

I'll keep you informed as to what 'deal' they offer me on Corolla T-Sport, if indeed I like it after the test drive.

Accylad

[Fizz]

bahh... forget all this new fancy mota stuff.. and get a 'propper' car as in the Mk2 MR2 Turbo!... :P

not that im biased of course!...

[Fizz]

also forgot to ask... is Accy short for Akeel?

[Calisto]

No dont get an MR2 Hi Fizz

What you need is a 1991 celica much more reliable

None of this new stuff so many problems with new cars.

[accylad]

also forgot to ask... is Accy short for Akeel?

Nope. I live in Accrington

[Calisto]

Good ol Accy eh, my sons Dad lives that way piece of usless info, but they do have a good shop for audio,lighting and car alarms just opposit that big car show rooms, soz dont know the name of the road, but they are good

I dont suppose you have a clue as to where I am on about accylad.

[accylad]

Just had new seal fitted and other seal 'greased'. Car smells like a tarts handbag now.

New Corolla T-Sport demo being delivered on 18th June so booked in for test drive. Got finance sorted - plenty of cash in car after finance paid off so its down to test drive now.

I'll keep you informed.

Accylad

[Yarisboy]

you'll like the T-sport m8, the engine brings a different level of acceleration to the 140 celica :)

sounds like you got a very poor example of a celica though! so much for toyotas build quality then!

just wait 'til you hit 6200rpm in the corolla accylad ;) keep us updated

[accylad]

you'll like the T-sport m8, the engine brings a different level of acceleration to the 140 celica :)

sounds like you got a very poor example of a celica though! so much for toyotas build quality then!

just wait 'til you hit 6200rpm in the corolla accylad ;) keep us updated

I've had my new Corolla T-Sport for a week now. Its fabulous, I love it, cant drive it enough, best thing I ever did ! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Accylad

[TheNissanMan]

glad to hear its all sorted andf now back and happy with toyota matey :)

[fiz-gt4]

sorry asha, hey fizz,

got 2 agree with u, mr2 gt turbo has got the looks and the power, can be moded on the body kit and 4 the power, so accylad go 4 the mr2 gt turbo or the st205 celica, thier nice cars.

[Skunky Steve]

if you do get rid of your 140 ... is the rear lights on the car the facelift ones if so you wanna do a p/ex plus some cash for em as i really want a pair ... u dont see many silver pre facelift ones driving around with em on

if you want bad luck u shud here my story about when my engine went bang and Mr T HQ quoting nearly 5k for a new one plus the fitting on top ...