Watch This Before Buying a Toyota Celica 7th Gen 2000-2005

[@abuelb]

Reliable??? 🤔2002 GTS with 398k+(406k updated) miles and runs like a champ. Original owner, original engine, original lift bolts. No oil starvation,. No issue.💪

[@LongLiveMacMillerRIP--]

only unreliable for people who don't know how to do normal maintenance lol.

[@JO3haNsum]

I'm at 270K bro and at one point i neglected it for a bit, currently my commute it's 330 miles a week back and forth from work. Engine compression is still good.- 2ZZ Celica 00

[@LongLiveMacMillerRIP--]

@@JO3haNsum at a little over 180k in my 00 gts, so far so good. oil changes every 6000 latest. I rev it out pretty frequently so going over that makes me fell bad for the engine.

[@JO3haNsum]

@@LongLiveMacMillerRIP-- keep it up and it will last, i just got it back running my rear motor mount broke off and i had to change the coils and plugs they were chinese. PUT JAPANESE parts only it runs smoother

[@LongLiveMacMillerRIP--]

@@JO3haNsum i do the same only Japanese parts lol

[@dawsongiardino2802]

I have an 03 gts bone stock motor with 300,000 kilometres and it’s been extremely reliable. These cars get a bad reputation for no reason. They are great!

[@AutoMotivate]

I love hearing things like that Dawson! They can most definitely be reliable but these issues do happen. And, when they do, they can be detrimental. I’m definitely not saying every one will have those issues, but these are just the most common issues that pop up when issues do come up

[@DimoS...]

@@AutoMotivate The 2zzge don't burn oil. oil pump breaks only if the engine exceeds 9,500rpm by mishift. the oil pan does not want a change if you do not run on track days and exceed 1g in turns. the synchronizers suffer when they put gl5 fluid and not gl4 wants gl4 in the transmission (the redline mt90 is perfect!). This engine with frequent and correct oil changes with correct and genuine oils as well as genuine spare parts lasts over 250.000kms and I have seen it with my own eyes in many owners👌 ....those who break engines think that if you change oils every 15,000 km with wrong oil and drive every day at 8,200>>rpm and sometimes with cold oil or with too hot and bad fuel nothing will happen! because its toyota! 😂 I know a man with 450,000 km ++ with the most serious damage 120 € and another with 270k with stock clutch.completely friendly I share my knowledge and experience mate✌

[@trevorwall87]

Because people flog the doors off them then act surprised when they break

[@phollow174]

My 00 Gt-s is still running great with over 188K miles on it, no rust, no oil burn problems, just a 23 year old car lol I use to have a CAI (injen) but kept getting cel issues so i swapped back to stock air and replaced Mass Air sensory and all is good again. 6 speed trans is bulletproof and almost all the interior is still in great shape. I never imagined that i would still have this car after 20 years.

[@O_WA0]

@phollow174 That’s great news man. 04 GTS with 192k. Thinking of making the switch back to stock intake. No issues with rust, lift bolts or oil. Only major thing it needed was a new clutch about 50k miles ago. My timing cover is leaking but nothing major. A few drops and no oil filling required between changes. This one will be with the family till it dies of old age.

[@MegaMRCHURRO]

I've had a 2002 celica for a few years now and it has ran no matter how harshly I treated it at the beginning due to inexperience. Love that car

[@Nightshadeking]

Also worth noting that during the Celica 7th gen production run a big suv buying craze drove many buyers away from compact cars and consequently killed sales on many models from various manufacturers.

[@AutoMotivate]

100% true. Gas prices lowered so the SUV craze increased. But, many many automotive journalist blame the issues as the killer of this Gen.

[@chuiisenseii5885]

I have a 2000 toyota celica . Zero problems to this day and its been my daily driver for ever . Very underrated car if u ask me

[@yodatits8569]

How manny miles you got on it? Im thinking about buying a 2000 with 105miles.

[@calmandtranquility9668]

I took mine to a Toyota specialist in my area because I heard of the oil pump issue. He told me to buy a baffled oil pan and I thought he was joking but he explained that the oil pan is the issue and not the pump. Had zero problems so far.

[@JaredD]

I own a 04 GT in carbon blue, 5 speed. It might seem low for a toyota but it reached 107000 now. I just recently did a oil change and replaced all the filters. runs good.

[@JaredD]

@Miles Doyle Are you mad

[@travelguy1564]

@@JaredD - Man, Mr Doyles is trippin!!!! Postin church stuff too many times!!!!!

[@carsonprevatte4890]

Good introductory video. Celica GTS are an absolute gem of a car for the money. Look out for the things he mentions when test driving, and if all is good buy it, take care of it, and enjoy a gem of a sports compact

[@AutoMotivate]

💯

[@rollyae82]

yes sister

[@aidanschreiner97]

I own a 2002 GTS 250k miles and counting, doesn't burn or leak oil, original engine and transmission. I drive an average of 100 miles a day for work and it's been an absolute champ. I change oil every 3k miles and make sure to hit lift at least once every other day or so. I've put a whopping $30 worth of parts into it (lift bolts, belts and valve cover gasket)

[@sdt1017]

I've had a 2001 GTS for 5 years; original owner was my father. It has 230K+ miles and still going strong. Excellent, reliable car that hasn't had any problems. I've actually had people ask if they could buy it from me!

[@grimakastatik]

Don't ever sell it!

[@jolg7535]

Bought my Celica T23 (also my first car) a little over a year ago, since I've been treating her with a lot of love and I'm very satisfied. If you're sleeping on getting this car, get it NOW before the price jumps and/ or they start rusting away. It looks modern with a simple headlight replacement but they're still 20 years old at this point.

[@raulyperformance2854]

The oil pump doesn't fail on the 2zz unless you "money shift" , it's only due to driver error. There's no issue with this engines they're pretty much inmortal

[@xanderwebb4000]

this guy listed every fix i need done to my celica gt. holy grail

[@legenddave6173]

How is your Celica holding up?

[@ThisFlowIsBananas]

my 2zz is super reliable. 229k. hits redline at least once everytime I drive. common issue with 2zz is oil leaking from the timing chain cover gasket, which is a labor intensive fix. the oil pan and starvation issue is only if you are constantly cornering hard and pushing the limits. ive taken my car to mountain passes with no issues, being constantly over 4-5k rpm.

[@AutoMotivate]

I spend hours researching each car I talk about and there were soooo many horror stories about owners who said the same thing you just said. Then, one day, their car blew up during a tight corner.

[@AutoMotivate]

Glad it’s been a champion, though!

[@ThisFlowIsBananas]

@@AutoMotivate have u heard of anyone having this issue after switching their 2zz motor over to a 1zz oil pan?

[@AutoMotivate]

From what I have seen, no. It seems to be alright insurance. However, a lot of Lotus owners and track warriors invest into the Moroso pan to prevent oil starvation and to increase the oil capacity.

[@cristianseminario7899]

@Vivid Media so explain why the engine power even matters genius like you can't corner the same way whit both engines

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

FYI, the GT-S oil pump is fine. It's high Gs that kills them, not high revs. Oil starvation at high Gs from the oil being pulled away from the pickup creates cavitation (air bubbles). These air bubbles basically act like small explosions when going through the pump, due to the compression force applied in the process. This causes damage to the oil pump gear and eventually failure. Extra oil, a baffled pan, or an accusump are some solutions. Sure, you can get a billet pump gear to prevent oil pump gear damage, but you're still dealing with oil starvation issues. If the pump doesn't go, something else will. As far as high Gs, good tires and a hard, high speed turn are all that are necessary to cause oil starvation.

[@arcanevoid9199]

hi i have question since you probably know alot more than me, would an oil pressure gauge help in stopping it before its too late? like would i be able to tell thats it's starting to happen if the pressure starts to drop or anything

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

@@arcanevoid9199 Yes, it would let you acknowledge that you're pushing the car hard enough to encounter oil starvation, and tell you that it's time to put one of the fixes into play. I'd suggest an accusump and GT/1ZZ oil pan. The bonus of the accusmp is that it also works as a prelube system when you use a pressure-controlled solenoid. It traps pressurized oil when you shut the car down, then when you turn the key to on (before starting), it releases that pressure back into the engine, distributing oil throughout. This prevents a lot of startup wear.

[@arcanevoid9199]

@@BlueBomberTurbo ok thanks, didnt know about accusumps seems like a really good thing to have. will probably go with an accusump and a moroso pan when I get my next celica :)

[@lepigeondorcosmique9766]

I've had a Celica T23 143hp phase 1 for 7 years, paid 3700 Euros. Yes, it consumes a bit of oil, but apart from that, I have never had a car with so few problems, and it has now 320,000km and still runs perfectly! The engine is surprisingly reliable, and has never needed any particular maintenance. The interior is nothing special, but does the job, except the leather steering wheel which is of good quality. Moreover, it's rare to be able to afford a low budget coupe! I haven't found anything else on a small budget that I like so much, and that doesn't require a lot of maintenance. So I recommend it without hesitation, I love my car ❤️❤️

[@adamprice9214]

I'd say toyota interiors were always leaps and bounds ahead of most manufacturers comfortable seats lovely cockpit feel unique shaped dash and of a good build quality 👍

[@jegermig100]

Same my T23 only had some minor problems (door locks had to be changed, since they were too old and died) over the years, and will soon have 200.000km on the motor

[@steelwix]

How often do you check oil on it?

[@rickysport156]

Literally every fun car i'm looking to buy has videos like this one. It gives me bad feelings 😭.

[@olivercullen1737]

Ignore this fool. These cars are hugely reliable. The issues mentioned are only caused with neglect. Or if you don’t understand mechanical aspects of cars. My ZR 2zz has done 300,000km and believe me. I beat the shit out of it every day. They are hugely reliable

[@jacobmusacchia1918]

The things mentioned in this video only occur when the vehicle is neglected. This guy fails to mention that throughout this whole video. If you know how to do basic maintenance in your vehicle, these things will last forever. Forgot to mention my 2001 gt 1ZZ-FE has 211,500 miles. Bought it at 200k and have only had to change oil and replace a spark plug and coil due to misfires since I first bought it. No issues since then.

[@1ZZT223]

I had the 1ZZ in my Corolla and it went to 519,000 only needed head gasket sealer ran thru it for $45. Got it now in my Celica and it’s at 274,000. Get one

[@jhonguevara2621]

Go for it u gonna love it

[@garethbattersby]

I'm on my 2nd 7th gen Celica. Not because the 1st one blew up but because I found a much newer one for a steal with 1 owner from new. This is my current car. My old 7th Gen had done 180k miles when I sold it, the guy who bought it was my mechanic who did my MOTs (he never saw the car much) so when he heard I was selling it he ripped my arm off. So if you're unsure, don't be and get a Celica. Just be wary of examples that look like they've been thrashed or overly modified. And if you're in the UK always go for the Premium model, they shouldn't cost any more than a standard, but you'll get climate control and leather etc. Also you won't be sorry if you get the 140bhp instead of a 190.

[@divineoracle4809]

The GTS would totally be the way to go for this generation, pretty much bulletproof. The earlier 2000-2002 GT models had oil burning issues like crazy. The 1.8 that was in the gt was also in the 2000-2001 Corolla which also burned oil. My mom owned a 2001 GT, 135k miles and it burned oil but never skipped a beat. She sold it in 2012. My 2000 Corolla with 200k, as long as you kept the oil topped up it was a very reliable car as well, but they burn quick at a rate of a quart per tank. If you're gonna buy one now that they're all pretty used and beat, go the safe route with the GTS.

[@nathanbrutal4183]

What are your thoughts on the 2,000 gts?

[@izzacdagoon]

My celica got over 200,000 miles with a fat exhaust leak but runs like a champ

[@procopiusaugustus6231]

I’ve owned my 2001 GTS for about 3 years and now has 204k miles. Only problem was replacing mass air flow sensor. Took me 5 minutes. I don’t rev it high (above 5k) so I’m not worried about the oil pump. Runs like a champ.

[@arcanevoid9199]

you don’t rev it high? bro your not even using half of the car, drive it like it wants to be driven

[@unknownBYmost]

Like buying a convertible to never put the top down...

[@aidanschreiner97]

Oil starvation occurs when you're at high rpm and cornering really hard in a cambered corner, probably only likely to happen if you use it on the track. It doesn't matter how high you rev if you're just going in a straight line or not cornering too hard, the 2zz was made to rev high.

[@TheDjlisgo]

That is sad

[@aptkeyboard3173]

Revving to 8k RPM is what made these cars special. It was designed to do so. You aren’t protecting it by not using the entire powerband on these cars.

[@theoneandonlydill]

I've owned one for the last 7 years and keep it regularly serviced and have never had any trouble with it.

[@fluxmasterfix]

Pretty spot on, and I even learned about the fuel filler neck issue here. Got mine prepped (moroso, lift bolts, oil pump) and does great at autocross bouncing on the rev limiter on R-compound tires. Regular oil changes and letting the engine warm up are also highly recommended with the 2zz. The MMC coating is nice as long as it's cared for properly.

[@joshualockey]

Yesssss 2ZZ now. Cold start killed my 1ZZ driving hard. Was a burner tho...

[@1984C4Corvette_DIY_Garage]

My 2000 Celica had over 340000k when I parked it, due to front end, and under body rot. It's a great engine, never let me down. Just needs regular maintenance like anything else. I'll buy another one some day soon. Absolutely love that gen.

[@RipperYouTubeOfficial]

Would you be interested in selling that motor?

[@officialhyperman]

You MUST wax the underside of Jap cars. They always rot in the uk

[@Nothingbutshortsss]

I bought my 03 gt for 1900 with 173000 miles just hit 187000 miles and all I had to do was replace the throttle control valve haven’t had any issues great car

[@AutoMotivate]

That’s fantastic!! I wouldn’t mind one as a daily.

[@askal857]

Bought a 2000 celica with 105000 miles with oil problems already. The engine started knocking on the way to school one morning and I was not a car savvy guy but my dad helped me swap out a new engine from Japan. Now the engine doesn't have oil problems. And has been running great!

[@AutoMotivate]

I am glad you have family to help out 🙏

[@askal857]

@@AutoMotivate times were tough where we came from and my dad took it upon himself to learn! Everything I've learned mechanically, I owe to him!

[@msbuttercup2073]

Hi, what type of engine did you get from Japan? Thanks.

[@Cypherus21]

285,000 miles on my Celica GT and only ever had to replace the serpentine belt, belt tensioner, and valve cover gasket... car costs me nothing to maintain.

[@christinamendez2835]

I gotta replace my valve cover gasket on mine also

[@lkauff1]

Im comin up on 250,xxx only needs belt tensioner, and igniton coil. Sunroof still works

[@bigcease2274]

2000 gts with 145,000 original owner, runs like a champ, no issues ever........

[@brianmccarty2636]

bought a 2000 GT-S 2zz new gave it to my son a couple years ago. It now has 320k miles on it and runs fine and doesn't burn any oil. It regularly sees 8K rpm still. Most cars have weak points but I believe poor maintenance exacerbate them.

[@gtm624]

“Gave it to my son a couple years ago….it regularly sees 8k rpm still. “ Glad to hear you raised him right 🤣 👍👏🏼

[@smoothALOE]

My 2001 Celica GTS had over 170K on it when I traded it in after 8 years of hard driving. The engine and gear box were still in perfect shape. I had to replace the clutch at one point and had issues with the a/c, but that was it.

[@ItsCadenseBaby]

found one recently for $2800 and 177k miles!! fully black, owner definitely was a little rough on it interior wise but i sure hope it’s worth it!!

[@jimmybobby3315]

I've got a 2000 GTS 6 speed with 122,000kms and I love it. This car has been nothing short of excellent to me in the 7 years I've had it so far.

[@RenyoReller]

I installed sports shock absorbers, a lightweight flywheel and a stage 2 racing clutch on my 143 HP and it became the most agile car in the world!

[@jonasoblouk667]

Ive owned 2 GTS. 1st one I sold at 250k miles and later came to regret it. Baught another one at 170k and intend on keeping it for as long as I can. Both 6 speed manual.

[@jorgequiroz1027]

My 01 GTS keeps the oil new thankfully. Its been a great car.

[@alexgray6265]

The 2zz doesnt burn oil its the 1zz that does

[@2zzlow]

5:08 Replace the EGR for rough idle? Do you even own a Celica of this generation? It doesn’t have an EGR!

[@AutoMotivate]

My mistake, must have got the previous Gen confused with that issue. I’m just trying to help people out man. I’ll be sure to adjust the video if I’m able to, soon. Thank you for pointing that out!

[@troyonate]

@@AutoMotivate 2zzlow is a very toxic guy in the celi community , I wouldn't pay any mind of him.

[@AutoMotivate]

@@troyonate sadly, some people are just that way. People should encourage positivity and lift others up instead of spreading negativity.

[@troyonate]

@@AutoMotivate 100% agree

[@lkauff1]

Have an 03 gts almost 250,xxx miles still hittin that lift like a boss

[@mikahleinadtv9850]

The value of this celica is kept going up year by year. In Australia, the price slowly reaching $10k (with trd bodykits). Hold on tight guys!

[@doplerproperties8789]

I am the original owner of a 2002 Celica that currently has 170, 000 miles on it. Only had minor repairs in 23 years. I LOVE my car!

[@ventsislavgospodinov1893]

I am in love with my Celica 2001 143 hp.

[@erito23gamingpower99]

My Celica gt has 157,000 miles run and still strong 😂 never had issues with oil consumption. I do my oil changes every 4,000 miles.

[@travisstandridge9775]

I'm on my 4th toyota last generation celica. The last one went 400,000 miles and this 1 is getting broken in now with 294,000miles. I have religiously changed my oil and have no aftermarket parts. Never had a problem.

[@travisstandridge9775]

GTS

[@arcanevoid9199]

no aftermarket parts? :(

[@GabrielGavlan]

@@travisstandridge9775 swear they last forever gts

[@DimoS...]

2zzge mate???

[@LorenHenriksen]

Hey! There are new vehicles out there and the manufacturer says that they burn oil , but that it's normal. Crazy ! So if I need to top up my 2000 gt it's well worth it. Thanks for the video.

[@AutoMotivate]

100% Thanks for watching!

[@Kk2023Kksk-ej9kt]

I got my driver's license a year ago, i have vw golf 5 and i love it but i am really into japanise cars so i want to buy an toyota celica 2000+ so i want somone who has toyota celica to give me reason why should i buy it or why i shouldnt.

[@missm0rgue428]

Very proud celica owner here - i got my 6 spd 2000 celica at 290,000 km from someone's lawn, they wanted to scrap the car for the gearbox. Before me the car was totally neglected but somehow flew through the WOF flying colors. It drove me 5 hours back home from sitting on a lawn for years and we did it's first service in years and years, never ever ever had any issues with it and it is reliable and fuel efficient. Even with black, sludge, tar-like oil it was running like a champ. Hardy car and still going strong at 330000 km Only issues I've had: boot struts and hinges breaking, a weird pool of water under the rear passenger seat, some rattles in the gear box and some rattles due to the plastic guards not being bolted down. Everything else is sound considering it was lawn garbage, it costs me nothing and never needs anything. THE most reliable car I've owned and I couldn't reccomend these cars enough especially to people who generally love toyota and would like a good daily runabout that looks kinda neat at the same time! (Be careful picking up celicas if they have anything dodgy with the boot, if that shit breaks it will slice someone in half and I always reccomend checking the boot function when getting one of these)

[@manuelenjoto5964]

I have a Celica VVTi 143 hp 💖 and I find that your video is true and therefore can be very useful. But ... there is no car and car brand without trouble. What about the prestigious Subaru engines that fail as easily as their transmissions? What about the latest turbines on BMWs? I've known several people whose turbine exploded and didn't even pull hard with their BMWs... 😒

[@gtm624]

Turbines on bmw? I didn’t know bmw was putting turbine engines in their cars. I think you referring to the turbos. Lol. In aviation a turbine engine is basically a jet engine that has a propeller connected to it instead of providing thrust from air compression. Lol. I have heard of some of the twin turbo bmws like around 2010 having turbo problems. I believe GM or Chrysler back in like the 60s had a concept car they built with a turbine engine.

[@LeighPankhurst]

I've got one and I love it. 170k mile's.

[@justsniped]

Just bought my 3RD celica today, 03 Gt with 170k on dash. I love Toyota:)

[@cryaesthetic3603]

I own a 1999 Celica t23 with a 1zz, never once have i had an issue with the car asside for the brakes that needed to be replaced! A family member drives a 2020 passat and that thing fails nearly constantly, meanwhile my car starts every time no matter the weather and never really fails mechanically after nearly 250000km with a majority of time spent during sessions of uh, spirited driving. Probably the best car I'll ever own

[@Matt-ki3bn]

Im a 4th or 5th owner of my 05 celica it has a minor issues but aside from that I could say it is one the most reliable sports car. Bought it 244 000 kilometres and now it’s 281 000 k and counting.

[@BobisTutorials]

Just get a 03 1zz if you want to have no issues with it. My and others experience in general proves it. No matter which one you choose, it will be one of the best fun cars you can get for the money that spark you joy every time you drive it. You won't regret it.

[@DustyPearl-13]

2003 1zz is it the Celica G?

[@The_French_ie]

@@DustyPearl-13 2003 to 2006, 1ZZ (GT) is really fiable dude, this is a nice choice

[@alfonsovazquez5511]

I've had no issues with my 2000 gts except for lift bolts previous owners never changed them but they didn't brake just unscrewed and came completely off and the holes on the shaft they go into moved so I can't put new bolts on without having to do a lot of work anyways I don't track the car or anything it's just a daily driver so I haven't really bothered trying to fix that still not bad for 230k miles and no oil burning

[@schtendo4464]

The issue you describe with the 2zz fuel pump is caused by over revving and therefore choking the fuel pump and starving the engine of oil. However, Celica GT-S with 2zz-ge were rev limited from the factory to 7.9k rpm whereas the japanese version revved all the way out to 8.6k. It's impossible to over rev this engine in america without an ambitious downshift

[@atrothe]

The only reason for GTS oil pump failure is getting on the wrong gear when changing down with its 6 speed gearbox. The lift bolts can be replaced easily with updated units for about $30

[@Joolz1982]

Great info here. Loved my 2004 Celica facelift VVTI was great fun, cam lift was intoxicating, only 1ZZ version though for me. 2ZZ wicked but lift cams sometimes issues I hear as mentioned but do love the T-Sport 190bhp.

[@davidmyers3745]

HAVE 2002 GT 119,OOO LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT IF THERE WAS A HIGHWAY TO MARS WOULD NOT HESITATE TO START IN MY GT!

[@jestexgarcia3601]

God damn....im glad I have a 2004. No problems. Got a newer used engine with it. 1ZZ. I was looking for the 2ZZ but they didn't have it in stock. But I've lucked out. No issues at all 🤞

[@leongodfrey7875]

The oil pump only fails if the driver downshifts and the car over revs

[@arcanevoid9199]

it can also fail from oil starvation, and lots of high rpm abuse. would only be a concern if you are taking it on track for most people though

[@loveandersson6208]

Could a 1zz pre facelift be a good idea for a first car on a budget?

[@24cata24]

oil consumption on 1zz can be fixed i did it, no more consuption, its been more than a year after i changed the oil and i never had to add more. Before that consumed 2L at 1k km

[@MotokoNightWalker]

which oil are you using ?

[@24cata24]

@@MotokoNightWalker when i bought the car on the service manual the used 0w30 for some reason, but i used 5w30. Used like 2L at 1000 km. i changed the valve oil seals, pistons were clogged so i redrilled a bit bigger holes in the existing oil holes and drilled 2 extra holes between them so 6 holes in total per piston instead of 4. I have no more consumption since and its beed more than a year an i think i did over 10k km, and the oil is clean.Need to change it now

[@joseesquer4876]

Perfection doesn't exist. My car is 2004 gts 6 speed stick shift, over 260,000 miles, oil change every 5,000 miles good maintenance no big issues.

[@AutoMotivate]

You are 100% correct. Perfections doesn’t exists. Every car has their own fair share of issues, which is why I create these videos. In no way am I telling people not to buy a car. That’s fantastic though! Original owner?

[@lyannypolanco1141]

I have a gts 2000, it runs fine but it shuts off if I don’t drive it for a day? It’s not the alt, im thinking some faulty wiring that’s draining the battery when the car is off. But i just charge each time 🥲 other than thought it’s great haha

[@Thewhiteskingod]

Someone is selling $900 with a 4 cylinder misfire and a iffy engine with 200k miles let me know if that’s bad deal and if repairs would be too expensive

[@robda7195]

If you're looking at buying one look to see if it's had the avensis upgrade if not you'll want to do it and look for water in the rear the boot seal has a habit of leaking other than that their fun and still dirt cheap

[@cristianseminario7899]

you mean the front brakes?

[@T35S]

Just bought a 2001 gt auto around 140k miles. Haven’t experienced any “excessive oil consumption” yet. Engine and trans running smooth. Has what sounds like rod knock but i’m just gonna run it til it explodes and then swap in a new engine.

[@T35S]

Oh yeah I paid $1600 for it too. I’d say that’s a pretty good price for any car in running condition, let alone a celica :)

[@arcanevoid9199]

swap in a 2zz with a 6 speed

[@sebastianrios2076]

Hey guys I need help. I'm buying my first car from a delaership for 6k. It's a 2001 Toyota Celic GT with 125k miles. Hatch back 2dr, 1.8L i4 dohc 16v, front wheel. z. What should I know? Am i prone to running into issues with this car? Is it a reliable car since its before 2003?

[@int1zando]

If they were RWD they’d be sick

[@brianmessemer2973]

5:05 regarding rough idle - clean the what with what cleaner??? Hard to understand what you said.

[@arcanevoid9199]

he said maf (mass airflow sensor), but if your having problems you should check the idle air control valve first

[@brianmessemer2973]

@@arcanevoid9199 Thanks 👍

[@orlandosantana7171]

Basically don't rev high and your good to go right??

[@arcanevoid9199]

will be just fine on the street if you service it properly

[@wavywinsday]

Redo it Just redo it all, just take the whole engine and trans out and redo it!😉 I love this car

[@feebypeels2883]

That's my plan! 2004 GT here with 219,000 miles and still running decent. Currently trying to redo most of the suspension. Then a lot of aesthetic repairs, then new engine and transmission! Big fan of the 7th gen Celica!

[@djpollo2474]

About a month ago I bought an 02 mitsubishi eclipse rs, I was seriously thinking about which of the two I should buy because I love everything about the celica but the reliability issues is very concerning because I live in puerto rico and here alot of times you are just idling barely moving and taking corners constantly so that deterred me from buying that car. Even though I'm happy with my 3g I still wonder how it would be if I had a celica

[@neildarbyshire6020]

Mine still did 177.000 apart from a new radiator and a clutch and normal service costs cheap car to run and reliable

[@antbankzbruh]

Nice video , I have a 2004 Matrix xrs with the same 2zz that in the celica GTS. Another issue is oil leaks due to work timing cover gasket after quite a while, they are a big job and are expensive to fix if going to a shop .I'm at 200k mi I've done plenty of maintenance and replaced as u stated and I mentioned and I have no doubt I'll make it another 100k if not ran hard often

[@alkan.obatikent4828]

Celica 1999 owned it since 2004, 480 .000k on the Clock no problem what so ever...❤❤❤❤❤

[@GabrielGavlan]

this man spittin hella cap the gts will last forever

[@AutoMotivate]

Dude🤦‍♂️ talking about common issues isn’t wrong. There are many folks who validated them, aswell. Yes, the celica is an awesome car. I’m actually thinking of getting one for my lady, but it does have common issues that can pop up

[@СтефанЙорданов-с6з]

​@@AutoMotivate The video is bad and misleading! The only common fault with the 2ZZ-GE is broken lift bolts. The rest is complete nonsense, I have such a car for 9 years! The rest of the problems are due to stupid owners who do not change the oil and are not common! I know hundreds of friends with 2ZZ-GE and none of them had the oil pump explode. Boy, make good videos, not misleading!

[@AutoMotivate]

Yet I’ve had many many folks validate this video 🤔

[@VestedUTuber]

@@AutoMotivate Argumentum Ad Populum - the fallacy of popular consensus. A lot of people used to believe the Earth was flat, that doesn't actually mean that it was at the time. Just because a large number of people have had the issue doesn't necessarily mean the issue is with the car. A lot of people buy these as beaters because they're cheap FWD cars with decent mileage, and then treat them like beaters, only doing minimal maintenance if any at all. And then they complain that it's the car's fault when the engine gives up at 50k due to bad oil because "I didn't know I had to change the oil! I thought it would just work!". ANY car is going to have issues when you abuse and neglect it.

[@AutoMotivate]

@@VestedUTuber A lot of people still believe the Earth is flat, sadly. That is besides the point. If there is a trend of issues that happen to a particular car, that means that same car is likely to have those issues to other drivers. Yes, neglect is a huge part with some of the issues, but that doesn't negate the issue that the people buying the car are going into the purchase uneducated. If you know what to look for, then you wont be screwed over. I am not talking shit about that car, I am stating a overarching agreement through many recourses from people who have or do own the car. Im not speaking through my duodenum

[@atrothe]

My GTS has done 336000klm and drives like new. Everything still works as new. And it a 1999 model and is totally stock.

[@ajrg91]

I own a 2001 GT and the problem i have with it is that it likes to burn oil. Other than that, still runs good. Its a really good car besides the burning oil problem. My goal for it though is to replace the drive train to AWD and replace the transmission to a GTS 6 speed. It's very underwhelming and frustrating when i drive it on the freeway. Would love the car to push all 4 wheels while I drive it.

[@arcanevoid9199]

unless you want to make a custom subframe and all that, you would be looking at a 3sgte swap which you cant use the GTS 6 speed trans with. just get a gts, and if its underwhelming and frustrating on the freeway there might be something wrong with it

[@cryaesthetic3603]

Did the gt not come with a 6 speed in the us market? My euro sold 2000gt came with one and is pretty much perfect when driving on the motorway or in the Countryside

[@Trollet456]

The "wd 40 trick" will make it burn less oil

[@slurpsaucecaple4776]

So I just turned 16 and I already have a 2006 Toyota corrolla with about 200k miles should I sell and get a celica or stay

[@slurpsaucecaple4776]

Future note in a summer idk when I want to get a R6 bike so which ever car requires less maintenance too save money every bit helps

[@warmasters]

@@slurpsaucecaple4776get celica

[@anthonywiseman174]

I have Toyota celica vvti t230 mrk7 1999 I have had for over3 yrs no oil leaks or any problem. I service car every yr myself before that it had full service history and only one owner before me . I love the car it has premium pack on it from new . Car is in mint condition only 110.000 mile from new ....

[@riverboy_2370]

I saw this pop up when I was looking at reviews of Celica and I’m glad I watched it, I’m getting a great deal on one from a family friend with less 100k miles on it but they said it needs oil every 800 ish miles because it’s old (not sure if their hinting at something or just not car people)… thankfully it’s the 1zz so it shouldn’t be as prone to issues as mentioned but at least I know what to look for if I have more issues with the oil. Thanks

[@arcanevoid9199]

it needs oil because its burning it, stay away from 1zz

[@riverboy_2370]

@@arcanevoid9199thanks for the heads up

[@teme5529]

I must say the celica t-sport is truly a hidden gem with great handling package. Japanese quality, 192 hp from naturally aspirated 1.8 4cyl. No issues on oil on hard corners, the starvation occurs on corners due to low oil levels. But i will keep the oil pump in mind. Too bad others have had issues. Not sure if they put more effort and quality on t-sport, but the components are strong! Cant promise that for other models and those not made in japan factories since I have not owned those. T-Sport is a state of the art flagship with little compromises. It is rarely even mentioned anywhere. Gts always on the spotlight. I will sell mine over my dead body. I do realize this video is meant for other celicas more or less. I would probably never buy any other celica. Note: all this is my point of view.

[@arcanevoid9199]

all 2zz have the oil starvation because they dont have a baffled sump from factory, low oil only makes it worse. can still happen if you corner hard enough even with full oil, especially during track usage. tsport is pretty much the exact same as the gts

[@teme5529]

@@arcanevoid9199 I will investigate this further. Thanks for the information!

[@arcanevoid9199]

@@teme5529 np :)

[@omarperdomo1482]

I had a 98 celica, st202 manual. It was so fun to drive

[@evelinacastro3478]

O1 gt manual small oil issue replaced the shifting cable catalac converter clog still shifts hard high beam switch broke other then that normal repairs however 300,000 in 2022 bought at 165,000 in 2018 great car

[@idkman886]

While what's in this video is true they are relatively rare, do an oil change every once and a while and they'll last forever, mines got 250ks only thing that's fucked up is the power steering pump but that was a quick fix defo not cheap though lol

[@emotegisoda]

what movie is that scene at 2:08?

[@gameelthesecond1218]

I got 2000 GTS. I’m building JDM TSUNAMI edition. - VIS CF hood - Tsunami kit (bumpers, skirts, tails) - UKDM rear fog lights - UKDM t23 red edition seat covers with door panels (only 500 were made) - USDM HID headlights - JDM center console - TRD Fender flares - Sport Lid - JDM folding mirrors. - TRD JDM LICENSE PLATE GARNISH CF - TRD 3 pointer Rear strut bar - TRD headlights eyelids (not installed yet) - OEM Red edition Door sills - VIS Carbon Fiber Spoiler Or.... - TRD Spoiler with Carbon Fiber MidBlade... The list goes on...

[@teme5529]

Cool! I drive a celica t-sport. List of changes: Empty Lol

[@AlDim000]

The high rev failures were because of massive over-revving due to mis shifts, NOT because the pump can't handle the rev range it's designed for lol. That is why Toyota dropped the rev limit on the 2002 model and then changed the gates of the transmission to reduce the risk of mis-shifting in 2003 and brought the rev limiter back to where it was for 01-02. The oil pan and the lift bolts are the only significant known issues. The 2ZZ is a vastly superior engine to the 1ZZ and requires a lot less effort to resolve its minor known issues. "Just top up the oil" is not a solution when a 1ZZ is drinking a bottle a week lol. You need to take your engine apart to repair this. Btw nobody cares about what Scotty Kilmer thinks. He has no clue what he is talking about most of the time.

[@cristianseminario7899]

it's not like you need a genius to fix the oil consumption issue it's a lot less a pain in the ass to do than changing the chain cover gasket on a 2zz

[@AlDim000]

@@cristianseminario7899 You don't need a genius. You need to rebuild the engine (which sometimes works and sometimes doesn't) or replace it with an 03+ 1ZZ/any 2ZZ.

[@cristianseminario7899]

@@AlDim000 just rebuilding whitout fixing the mistakes made is pointless the only difference between the older and newer engines is the oil ring drains on the pistons instead of 4 holes there are 8 just adding 4 more fixes the issue completely if it's a bit high in milege you may as well replace the pistons but thats about it its not even a big deal taking apart a 1zz in the car while the 2zz is the biggest piece of shit to work on

[@AlDim000]

@@cristianseminario7899 Working on the right side of the 2ZZ is a bit of a pain as you need to raise the engine slightly to gain access to some bolts, but if you honestly think it is "the biggest piece of shit to work on", you obviously haven't worked on a car that is actually difficult. In any case, I'd rather have an engine that's a little bit harder to work on, but is actually incredibly fun to drive and is built much better than the pos 1ZZ. Celica groups have a constant stream of posts with people losing 1L of oil per 100 km on their 1ZZ lol.

[@alphamen4277]

Which year is the best after facelifting for the 7th gen? Any comment would be appreciated!

[@alphamen4277]

I mean for the GT

[@arcanevoid9199]

@@alphamen4277 anything after 03 is good, no real differences. should get a gts if you can though

[@The_French_ie]

Buy Celica GT 2003 to 2006 (Facelift 1ZZ) i have one and i love it since 2016 (look my video ;-) )

[@jgeeee1029]

My very first manual car is the 2000 its still running till today after 4 years

[@voegelchen6026]

2000 Celica T23 143hp with 215kmiles, no problems with it, just some rust issues

[@Emmanuel-ti6ym]

I have a 2001 Celica GT at 259K+ Miles and it's a much better quality car than the Chevy's, Hyundai's that I've rented which start to have problems at around 80K miles. Edit, I've had this car for 15 years and I bought it used. I would give it a 10 out of 10 stars.

[@pilotoblackbird433]

Woah woah woah Scotty loves the Celica

[@stanislauskaczkurkin3091]

1:00 mark... Not true. I have had a 2000 Celica GTS with the 2zz-GE engine and always used synthetic 5w-30 oil in it, which was changed with a Fram Synthetic oil filter every 7,500 miles. When my Celica reached 250,000 miles I pulled the valve cover to do a valve cover gasket change as there was some oil seepage. Under the valve cover, the cylinder head was squeaky clean with no signs of wear and no signs of sludge buildup. Also, the car did not burn a drop of oil at 250,000 miles on it. I assume that all the people who had issues most likely used conventional oil, never changed their oil, and then complain when things wore out. I miss my GTS. I do want another one. Preferably a 2000 Celica GTS with a Manual Transmission with black paint and a black leather interior.

[@BO2R3aperGamIng]

Thinking about getting a manual 02 celica gts from a dealer with 77k miles. Has anyone had any serious issues?

[@valjean2036]

I had a 2002 bought it brand new traded it at 120,000 miles... It gave me alot of problems it burned oil ...my scion tc has treated me 10 times better

[@valjean2036]

I luved my celica.. I found an honest mechanic and talked to him about it before trading it in. He said he would get rid of it cause its about to be a big money pit

[@valjean2036]

I would get a Scion TC if i could do it all over. I put alot of money in that celica it was 6 speed and it even had the tranny replaced. I think the dealership was at fault thought when they installed the clutch. Got clucth replaced at 100 then the tranny went out 6 months later

[@valjean2036]

Im wondering if you got the car or not

[@valjean2036]

My TC has 120 thousand. Im 2nd owner but just reg maintaince

[@ドライバあきの]

So I have a 2003 Mitsubishi eclipse convertible with 87k miles on it , should I sell it for a 2000 GTS Celica ???

[@PatrickBateman88]

100%

[@constantinelheman]

One of the most reliable engine as long as you changed oil every 5000km

[@MrDuel666]

Just bought year 2000 celi manual, in the progress for bolt on.

[@selvinmontes2931]

The best company in the world can make the best car, but if they don't maintain it properly, it will always be a disaster...i have my Celica for 12 yeas 320k milles .. and i did remplase only battery.. for the engine..💪💪💪💪💪

[@haideryasin1215]

would this be a decent car for a 17 year old? anyone know how much leaner insurance would cost on it

[@arcanevoid9199]

yes it would be, insurance should be pretty cheap but best to get some quotes

[@haideryasin1215]

@@arcanevoid9199 appreciate it brother

[@arcanevoid9199]

@@haideryasin1215 all good, Im 17 and I have one haha

[@haideryasin1215]

@@arcanevoid9199 if you don’t mind me asking how much are you approximately paying?

[@arcanevoid9199]

@@haideryasin1215 i was paying $1200 NZD a year on learners when I got it at 16, depends on your country but its not really an expensive car to insure. an integra dc5 was $1300 more per year

[@linopetro3569]

I have a Celica VVTi, GT 143 HP from 2002 and I bought it in 2010. It consumes a lot of oil but I have always poked. The engine runs very well. A test bench test gave 140 HP. Well ... I keep it! 😎

[@nicholasdevito8177]

How many miles? Plan on buying one with 143k miles but idk is it worth 2k

[@AutoMotivate]

143k miles for $2,000? That sounds like a pretty solid deal. Haven’t seen decent examples less then $2,500

[@nicholasdevito8177]

@@AutoMotivate yeah man just hoping it’s not too good to be true taking a look at it tomorrow. Unfortunately I don’t know much about cars so won’t be able to get too much insight just gonna give it a test drive. It passed inspection just last month so that’s a good sign

[@AutoMotivate]

Definitely make sure you go through all the issues I spoke about in the video and take the car through rev range(after it’s warmed up, of course). Make sure the lift is operating and the oil is in good condition. Make sure when you first checkout the car you get to do a cold start, too.

[@nicholasdevito8177]

@@AutoMotivate I’ll make sure to test drive it. It’s a standard VVTI automatic. But ima definitely make sure to check all the fluids and for leaks

[@JakeTheTankmaster]

Got an 04 one back in October, tis a brilliant car for the Sunday drive. Wish it was RWD though.