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Style and practicality have become Toyota Celica bywords - for 30 years now the popular two-door coup

January 2003

Style and practicality have become Toyota Celica bywords - for 30 years now the popular two-door coup

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With such a limited range, colour and optional equipment are the two most important factors when looking for a Celica. We'd go for a 189bhp version with leather trim and digital climate con-trol to make it easier to sell on later. Steer clear of grey imports as spec levels are often worse than on UK cars and it's impossible to prove the history.

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VERDICT

    With such a limited range, colour and optional equipment are the two most important factors when looking for a Celica. We'd go for a 189bhp version with leather trim and digital climate con-trol to make it easier to sell on later. Steer clear of grey imports as spec levels are often worse than on UK cars and it's impossible to prove the history.

 

OTHER EXPENSES

Depreciation:4
Running costs (ppm):51-65p
Insurance groups:13-15

HISTORY

    1999: Seventh-generation Celica is launched with striking styling and a well planned cabin. Only one model is available initially, badged 1.8 VVT-i. It offers 140bhp and comes with a six-speed gearbox as standard. All cars have 16-inch alloy wheels, air-con, CD player and remote locking.
    Two options packs are also available. The Sport Pack means uprated suspension, 17-inch alloys and a boot spoiler, while the Premium Pack in-cludes leather seats, electric sunroof and automatic climate control. 2000: Celica 190 is introduced with 189bhp (190 PS) valve-timing-equipped version of the original model's 1.8-litre engine, plus spoiler, leather, sunroof and climate control as standard. 2001: T-Sport launched, featuring 17-inch alloys, bodykit, leather trim and uprated sound system. It uses 189bhp engine from Celica 190. 2002: Celica range revised, with some minor exterior tweaks, improved interior trim and lower prices. Celica 190 is dropped, so range now only comprises 140bhp VVT-i and T-Sport.
 
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