2004
Manual
36.7 mpg
Tax: £320
Mileage: 112,414
Petrol
1999
35.8 mpg
Tax: £345
Mileage: 148,000
The Celica has always been one of the most sensible ways of owning a sporty car. The styling is sleek, yet restrained. The mechanicals are reliable yet high-tech. The interior's snug, functional and loaded with convenience features, if a little plasticky. Some might call the Celica somewhat soulless, and, compared to an Italian thoroughbred, they'd have a point. Yet Toyota's sporty coupe has been attracting loyal buyers again and again over the years. When you consider the no-fuss nature of the car, combined with looks that are always striking, the Celica makes a lot of sense for those who want a sports car without the ownership hassles that many specialist models bring with them.
Buy the 1.8 or 2.0-litre if you want a stylish and reliable sporty coupe. Consider the turbo versions carefully but if there's such a thing as a sensible performance car, the GT-Four must be it.
Borrow £6,000 with £1,000 deposit over 48 months with a representative APR of 18.1%, monthly payment would be £172.36, with a total cost of credit of £2,273.28 and a total amount payable of £9,273.28.
