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#100 of 1543 dq1 by aim9

Jan 20, 2001 (7:51 pm)

Go to Mike Erdman Toyota on Merritt Island Fl, and ask for salesman Dan Macleod, and sales mgr, Hugh. There are some things that SE Toyota just will not negotiate, but this dealership/salesman has treated me extremely well, in addition to providing great service to both my 98 4-Runner and 2000 GTS 6spd. I leased the GTS from Erdman when I moved to Fl last year. I love the car and you will too. It is my 4th Celica since 1978, and truly the most fun. Tell Dan that George the
"Phantom Phlyer" recommended you to them, Good luck.

#101 of 1543 Owner Remarks by bstone2

Jan 23, 2001 (10:03 am)

We own a 2000 Celica CT - automatic - Red. 25,000 miles
 
What we like
 
Color - lots of looks and comments
Build quality - Typical Toyota - I,I an engineer - this car is well thought out and put together
Handling - corners like a go-cart
Ergonomics - everything is where it belongs inside the car - switches have a good touch - solid feel
Radio/DC - Good sound - large buttons
Dash lights - easy on eyes - easy to read
Minimal road noise - good solid feel
Cargo room plenty - unreal how much stuff you can put in this thing - even with the rear seat
up
Head lights - unbelievable illumination from the projector beam lights - on high beam you can see from LA to New York - every car should have these things
Gas mileage - great - combined around 30 mpg
 
Not so hot stuff
 
Visibility - up front O.K. but back and aft side is horrible - almost would consider it unsafe - you do not change lanes without doing the owl thing - scared to death making emergency lane changes when those times have occurred to move quickly. Have creased the rear bumper twice on both corners from not being able to see when slowly backing up - and I mean slowly! - spoiler makes it even worse.
 
Engine - good sound and power at speed but weak at the low end - especially with the automatic - have been times when pulled out into traffic and prayed for the thing to get up and go - way too sluggish considering the vehicles image. Has a long spool up time before the power torque comes in.
 
Seats - comfortable but low to the floor - as you get alder long rides make your back stiff because your legs stick straight out - but hats an age thing - good support - and durability.
 
Reliability is great - only issue has been that on very rare occasions the automatic misses a shift - when kicking down for needed fast acceleration - and acts like it goes into neutral - lots of rpm but no poop - dealer can,t pick it up on the computer diagnostic thing - but it has happened three or four times - read about this happening in another Toyota product being tested by a magazine - avalon I think.
 
Kick to drive but our biggest complaint is the rear and side visibility issue. Edmusnds long term test report of a GTS says the same thing.
 
Hopes this gives some user friendly insight

#102 of 1543 Visibility: by guitarzan

Jan 23, 2001 (11:22 am)

I turned my outside mirrors as far out as possible, so I can easily see just about anything coming up on me in the next lanes. I still have a little paranoia. However, unless some other driver does something very stupid, I feel I have a good hold on my view now.

#103 of 1543 visibility by roadroach

Jan 23, 2001 (2:21 pm)

I'll second both guitarzan and bstone2: visibility to sides and rear are bad. Spoiler makes things worse. I keep my mirrors adjusted out as far as they will go which works just fine in traffic. When backing up, you better be DAMN sure what's behind you and exactly where it is.
 
Other than that one glaring problem, I think the car is great.

#104 of 1543 gas mileage by coupe2001

Jan 24, 2001 (8:02 am)

I took a trip and averaged 33.7 miles a gallon driving 80% highway and 20% city with 17" wheels.
http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/imusss?d&.intl=us&.flabel=fld3&.src=ph

#105 of 1543 Coupe2001 by guitarzan

Jan 24, 2001 (8:43 am)

First of all, do you have stick/auto? And how many miles? I've driven my car from 40 miles to the 700 it has now. Even on mostly freeway, I get 29 or so, and that is with 94 octane. So, I wonder if the mileage will improve somewhat/greatly. I have a stick, and to break it in, I've kept it between 2300 (try to never bog it by going too low during breakin) and, not sure without looking at the tach, about 4500 I think. So, without even engaging variable valve timing, mileage is low compared to yours, although just in the ballpark that I figured.
 
Can I talk about your pics?
#1 The pics are GREAT. Many times, noonday pictures are TERRIBLE because they are washed out due to the son. Not these two. Especially the one on the shadow side of the car, that is cool.
#2 I have to scroll to see the whole thing. Can you size it down to a normal screen? Me, I prefer 1024x768. Someone running at 800x600 might still have the same complaint. But my biased opinion is that nowadays, when so many have advanced video cards, 1024 is fair game.
 
#3 Do you remember your camera settings? Looks like you used low speed film (100?) because the image is PERFECTLY clear. I'm just curious also about the settings. I'd guess F16/1/125. Close?
 
#4 Who makes the wheels? They are excellent.
I scrolled back and didn't see you mention them.
 
I see my ambiguity on dash protectants. I accidentally found the warning in my glove box, which said not to spray these things directly on the dash. I made an incorrect mental note from that.
 
You were right previously: I cannot believe how many people look and gaze at this car! Mine is red also.
 
Anyone know: I have to run an extra power wire for an electric antenna, right? Any opinions on the reception of the rubber one versus a long electric one? The stock one is long, but reception is average. Poor for my taste, actually, since I like several stations that are 60 miles away.

#106 of 1543 guitarzan by coupe2001

Jan 25, 2001 (1:55 pm)

I have a 5 speed. 391 miles traveled on 11.6 gallons of 87 octane in good ol' VA. She has 1400 miles on the odometer.The wheels are Focal F5's (www.focalwheels.com).
 
I toke the photos in a hurry with my Sony Digital Mavica which uses floppy disc's. I plan to take more photos after I have it waxed and detailed Saturday, and I will adjust my camera settings too.
 
Yeah, the power antenna needs power wire from the radio. The universal power ones run $60. Not sure about reception comparison, but I would think the power one would have the advantage. The rubber ones are a easy install, so you could try it out, and take it back if ya didn't like.

#107 of 1543 by bclough

Jan 25, 2001 (3:29 pm)

Visibility issues is the reason why I didn't want a spoiler. It's hard enough to see out the back as it is!
 
Brenda

#108 of 1543 Brenda by roadroach

Jan 25, 2001 (4:51 pm)

I think you made a good call. Unfortunately, I had 'new caritis' and when I first laid eyes on my Spectra Blue Mica GTS, I just hadta have it. Overall, I love my car, but I'm seriously looking into the cost for a body shop to remove the rear spoiler and fill the holes in the body.
 
Anybody out there want a blue spoiler?

#109 of 1543 views by coupe2001

Jan 26, 2001 (7:02 am)

I kinda like the somewhat obstructed views that the celica has. If you have a difficultly seeing out, then everyone else has difficulity seeing in. For instance, my seating position from the side looks as if noone is in the drivers seat.

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