Regular Car Reviews: 2000 Toyota Celica GTS

This is the 7th generation, so it runs on the T230 platform with the Front-engine, Front-wheel-drive layout, using an engine similar to the one that powered the MR2 Spyder, which adds a certain poetry, since this ended up dying the same year as the MR2: In July 2004, poor sales forced Toyota to announce that the Celica and the MR2 would be discontinued in North America at the end of the 2005 model year. Of course, I'm not entirely sure its death is necessarily the fault of the car itself, so much as the economy surrounding it.

[@281CubicInchesOfFreedom]

Toyota Celica: the official car of the Scotty Kilmer channel.

[@jparsons3163]

Not the S because of the Yamaha engine i

[@otto_jk]

And his celica is the previous model

[@Meowblivion]

the Yamaha engine is kinda crap tbh.

[@drippingjuices]

Dude I love Scotty

[@WickdPerfekT]

@@Meowblivion why

[@2JZDestroyer]

Lets take a moment to remember the cars that spawned from the celica. Toyota Supra Toyota MR2 Toyota Camry

[@haaxxx9]

Toyota Prius... Which made them the most richest/boring company to date. -I know the GT86 exist but I don't wanna talk about that car.-

[@haaxxx9]

@@NoNo-df5tl I know, I just saying Toyota have fallen from the top to make some of the most boring ass cars to date. But I do agree, Some of the new cars that Toyota make are fine like the new Corolla Hatchback and the GT86... Maybe I am bios.

[@GupyRambo]

Jawan Meizu Toyota hasn’t fallen from the top, what are you talking about ? Their cars sell very well. They are just selling to a market that cares about reliability and good gas mileage. That doesn’t make them boring, they just aren’t pandering to your specific tastes. If you want fake vents and hood scoops maybe try Honda ?

[@haaxxx9]

@@GupyRambo For me at least. I see Toyota today as a feminist SJW cars because that all I see is the damn prius's on the road and they act like there the best just because they have "Better" gas mileage and saving the economy. A 95' Civic hatchback have better gas mileage then most of the Prius life span. Also you can just remove or replace the fake vents/hood scoops, I sure don't like them.

[@michaelhawkey8509]

@@NoNo-df5tl my friend's 2010 prius got 40 mpg in the mountains at 80mph the fuck you talking about

[@RevoltLarzWolfblade]

"If you ask the GTS to bang like a Lotus, it'll nut too soon and will call you mommy by accident" Grade A comedy.

[@177SCmaro]

Revolt Wolf Funny, yes. But I'm pretty sure the GTS got the same engine as the Lotus with some minor tuning differences and a slightly higher horsepower rating.

[@thatwolffe3802]

Yeah Toyota comissioned Yamaha to design the 2ZZ-GE so im not sure what RCR was talking about.

[@071086]

Celica GT-S automatic only had 4 gears, which made the 2zz completely gutless. Even at full throttle, you'd need an airport runway just to even get to lift.

[@jclark1693]

Now I'm wondering how it would perform with a lotus engine swap

[@adriantaylor2712]

Revolt Wolf LOL

[@dephataznboi]

The hood scoop actually does have a purpose! It leads to the back near the firewall, where the exhaust manifold sits, and cools that area down. Pretty neat huh? I thought it was just for looks, but it is functional design!

[@astrobeast0577]

And now it helps feed air to my Garrett turbo.

[@chazarson7893]

I knew a guy that tried really hard and loved this car. He bought one as soon as it came out and was so proud of it. The next month after purchasing this car, he got a crazy girl prego, some where in the following 9 months he traded his GTS for a dodge caravan. The End

[@AverageInvestor]

Poor Guy :(

[@DiegoRuiz1991]

You're that guy, right?

[@AverageInvestor]

Thankfully no, but I do know a lot guys that had to sell their S2000's or Acura Integra's after marriage and get the MiniVan. I would say that a better alternative was a Wagon like the Volvo V70R.

[@DiegoRuiz1991]

AverageInvestor Why can't a 4-door sedan like a BMW 3-series be a good family car in the USA? Are you that fat? #LoL

[@TheBIGJake111]

i plan to buy my son a really nice first car, then rent a dodge caravan for a week and make him drive that. #birthcontroldoneright

[@simpsonfan13]

This man needs toreview the Aztek. That should automatically shoot their value up by $5K. To roughly $5k.

[@no_decaf]

simpsonfan13 a mechanic buddy said aztek was his last favorite car to work on because you "always" had to take the entire dash apart.

[@phuckhugh2698]

The pontiak Aztek was the first mass sold hatchback/crossover. Ugly car. But it was in breaking bad. all of breaking bad's cars stink. Chrysler 300, Toyota Tercel, Chrsler New Yorker, toyota Yaris. And that yellow crap the Lawyer drove. Yeah just ugly older beat up cars. That show had a crap budget. Great show.

[@thebricktop429]

I got good news for you mate

[@bagofchips8813]

simpsonfan13 hahaaaa. poor azteks, maybe if their wheels were larger theyd've looked cooler. like the chev volt or something. meanwhile as they are, it's like looking at a monster truck when it's got those little wheels on so it can be transported to the next arena.

[@ant135]

@@phuckhugh2698 I'll have you know the Toyota Tercel is one of the most durable pieces of machinery every made mine used to go off roading with the big trucks it did soo well I had to put a snorkel on it thing took more beatings than any of the 20 other cars I've owned and it didn't seem to care one bit about any of it.

[@jeepsnyotas]

Been driving a 2000 gts for last 5 years just hit 250,000. still runs smooth with no engine noises and it still has lift. Love that car can’t beat 2 weeks on 12 Gallons of gas

[@junenon-liberallapine9444]

Lotus Elise is the younger hot sister while the Celica is older sister with character. It is clear which everyone wants, but what do you want?

[@RMAJGaming]

can the Lotus be the older hot one... with character. because if not then im still single x'D

[@bones-fe3gy]

this thing is 2800 pounds and makes less power than my V-not-really-8 galaxie.

[@cat-em3mj]

@@bones-fe3gy it weighs 2500lbs and makes a 190bhp it's ek9 civic type r and dc2 type r type of car

[@bones-fe3gy]

@@cat-em3mj tbf that changes nothing, it's still a slow, ugly hunk of plastic shit.

[@Ac3sdg]

the one I can afford

[@digitalfootballer9032]

The reaction to the automatic transmission is exactly the reaction I have when I spy an automatic in pretty much any sports car.

[@leotam3372]

My new co worker rolled in with a miata - took a peek into the interior and went, ehh, I'll say hi to him later, I guess

[@JohnSmith-wx9wj]

@@leotam3372 Wow, that's basically the worst car to have an automatic in.

[@zalien6]

@@leotam3372 that's the car you get in a stick EVEN IF YOU CANT DRIVE IT. that's where you learn. You stall that shit going out of the dealership parking lot but dammit you get it home ! That dude was dead inside...

[@serg.i0]

Found one for 2K thing is it’s automatic should I still get it

[@mattneil1449]

@@serg.i0 hells no

[@crazyviolent69]

how in the hell did you manage to get me to like this car? i literally have hated this car for the longest time and now.. after this. i kinda appreciate it

[@Copit89]

I agree. I used to make fun of the Celica as a Camry's younger brother that tries really hard to be different, but ends up just being a joke. But RCR has made me respect that little car.

[@carbonbonds3019]

you don't know a thing about it. Look up The Celica history in Rally Racing. You'll appreciate the celica name even more.

[@Copit89]

Carbon Bonds I'll give you that. Those old Celicas were monsters back in the day. I just do not think of those cars when I see the 7th gen ones.

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

The GTS (SS-II in Japan with the 189 hp) is actually faster than the ST185

[@somanymods]

Everyone hates this car for no reason

[@pontiacGXPfan]

how did Toyota go from this to being the most boring, vapid car company in the world?

[@JXIII]

Unfortunately, boring sells. Cars like the Yaris and Prius sell much better than the poor Celica. They're so comitted to boring cars in North America, they sell the GT86 under their Scion brand here. It sucks but it makes economic sense. BTW, nice user name. I miss Pontiac. I should wrench on my Fiero project a little before winter sets in.

[@Psythik]

Not anymore, since they killed off the Scion brand. The new FR-S/BRZ will be called the Toyota 86.

[@JXIII]

Oh really, I had no idea. I haven't been keeping up as much as I'd like lately.

[@teeman9266]

Corrolla

[@christophermondoux8408]

Prius.

[@hiblendmedia]

The 2zz engine in the lotus, celica, vibe, corolla are all the same YAMAHA. The only difference is ecu tuning and intake manifold and fuel rail setups for the supercharged lotus. Lotus may have upgraded the oil pump gearing and camshafts as these are known components to negate midrange performance or durability.

[@thomascocks9136]

didn't do camshaft or oil pump. but they did do valve springs to ensure no float for sustained high rpm

[@ramishrambarran3998]

The oil pump problem, etc were corrected in the later engines.

[@izzy031096]

Thank you I was surprised he got that one wrong..

[@samcharles1166]

@@ramishrambarran3998 me who owns a 1999 7th gen: 😨

[@dipstiksubaru3246]

@@ramishrambarran3998 no it wasn't

[@peterhughes614]

I have an 03 gt 5 speed as a doordash mobile and love it so much. It’s the epitome of “slow car fast” and sips gas like a boss. It’s still legitimately fun to drive after driving it non stop as a job for 3+ years. Reliable as fuck, too. Girls love it, too.

[@SeraphCrimson777]

The High-School Crush metaphor is really spot on since this was my dream car when I was like 14.

[@mrunicrook761]

Funny... I'm 14 and this is my dream car.

[@gesman5000]

MrUnicrook same. Luckily the price isn't that bad I can afford a 2005 model after 2 years of 15 hour weeks.

[@AmreeenSolanki]

Crimsonis so how old are you now

[@SuperFrankieOSX]

MrUnicrook I'm 15 and I've got my eyes St on this or an Acura RSX

[@SuperFrankieOSX]

MrUnicrook *set

[@rikinotdeath]

6:39 Oh men i miss my old golden retriever, he was 16yo when passed away and even in his last days he wanted to play with tennis balls all day.

[@zeeleo6115]

I have a 2002 gts with the TRD package and a phase 3 chip, with 210,000 miles on it, and still loving it today!

[@FutureSEAL23]

Vehicles that came out of Japan between 1991-2000 Toyota Supra Toyota MR2 Toyota Celica All-Trac Turbo Honda/Acura NSX Honda s2000 Honda/Acura Integra Type R Mitsubishi 3000GT vr4 Nissan 240sx/Silvia Nissan Skyline GTR R32? R33 and R34 Mazda RX7 And Many More, that being said, I'm going to assume it was American Economists who called 91-00 the "Lost Decade" in japan. (I'm not gonna bother going into 01-10)

[@ownedpatrol]

Big difference between when a car was developed and when it was released

[@Tilt_TM]

Yes, the R32 was made during the 90's. They ended production of it in 1994. Also, don't forget about all of the Evo's that never made it over here. The Evo 1 through Evo 6 were produced in the 90's. I don't know if this counts, but Mitsubishi had a large part in making DSM what it is/was. They had the 1G and 2G Eclipse.

[@Kryndon64]

Ichigo0Soul All Eclipses were built in the USA. The engines (except the 420a) were all built in Japan and shipped to the US. So the Eclipse is considered more an American car, rather than a Japanese one.

[@SquallyZ06]

Japan was on a bubble economy that popped in the 90s (early 90s IIRC). No amount of "weeabo pride" can deny that it happened..

[@Cythis]

SquallyZ06 lol they are like the supra came out then there was never a massive historic economic disaster.....uhh yes yes there was...

[@timbrecht2297]

"like fat guys in a long distance relationship. It just doesn't work out in the long run." I felt that hahahaha

[@4lifebigboss]

Damn bro you wanna talk?

[@machinerin151]

Hahahahaha... this is me with every LDR I've ever had. I've been trying to marry myself into some decent country... well, it never worked out as of yet. I need to lose weight and get together with someone not from that same stuck-at-home crowd. I need to gain financial freedom and wait for Rona to be over, so I could physically visit them at the first opportunity and marry them.

[@carringtonpageiv6210]

I got one of these a month ago! front struts were bouncing all over the place, it has the SAME BUMPER, and the CV axle was non existent but I love this car a LOT. it DOES still want to have fun even with the engine too lean. Its design is AMAZING and I really appreciate it. im not letting this car go until I can't afford to fix it.

[@lmh6339]

I’ve driven a 2002 gt-s for 8 years and still love it.

[@Haloruler64]

From what I know, the Celica 2ZZ and the Elise 2ZZ are identical, at least internally. Same head, same block. The difference in power comes from a different ECU and different tune. Toyota and Yamaha have a historical relationship spanning a few engines, like the 4A-GE 20 valve. The Celica 2ZZ has that Yamaha designed head. Also, I'm surprised you didn't make a VTEC joke! The 2ZZ has variable valve timing and lift, only Toyota engine to get it!

[@michelod.i.y.5202]

Your spot on 👍

[@MaseBoogie]

Exactly. The lotus also had a supercharged version but literally same engine

[@grmancool]

Come on, it's about time someone lends him a Juke to review

[@stavakkerberg7680]

Hell yeah!

[@awesomeologyism]

Nissan Cube

[@SpecialKLSX]

Would that be too new to be considered a Regular Car?

[@grmancool]

SpecialKLSX he did review the 2014 Fiesta ST

[@SpecialKLSX]

Grman Rodriguez I recall that all too well. I called that review out as well. Not only was it "brand new", it was also a trim level that made the car *fun*.

[@disracenboi336]

just bought a white 2000 6 speed GTS In mint condition with 55.067 miles, all optional extras...the 6 speed makes this car.

[@emperor417]

you're real lucky its hard to find one in manual where i live I took the automatic

[@emiliogarcia3397]

I found one at a police auction and it runs like a dream exactly

[@joshuakuehn]

I have one in 6 speed and I have to agree. It's a blast to drive in the mountains near my house. The suspension actually let's you chuck it into corners pretty aggressively. And the high red-line makes up for its moderate horse power because you can just keep your foot in it for so long...

[@baruteku]

@snapdragon64k-47 Orbital GTS is 2zz-ge powerd so no oil burning issue like in 1zz-fe. Those lift bolts though on earlier ones....

[@baruteku]

@snapdragon64k-47 Orbital Yup you have to be careful about lift bolts on pre face lift 2z powered cars though as they can snap easily (redesigned for face lift). You can still rev the hell out of it just lift isnt there.

[@retsz]

This car mocks all who drive it. It just keeps whispering in your ear, "I could've been a Supra...".

[@Kacpa2]

Supra came out of Celica not other way around. Also shut up cuz all Celica's prior to 77th gen exist, Rally versions and GT-fours, so stfu. I take celica over Supra(tho i would like to have Supra separately just ot preserve good one in stock form so dumb shitty kids cant waste it for ricing purposes)

[@leonhart423]

I got mine because not only could I not make the price leap to the Supra (a decent example is crazy in the states), but also every dude bro within a 10 mile radius that had seen Fast and Furious would probably annoy me. Also it does mock me but it's usually "Imagine if I were RWD."

[@Phenom98]

Umm... You could say that about every car ever that isn't top of the line. This isn't Gran Turismo. 10k is a lot of money, not to mention other expenses.

[@chrisnolan8947]

I've had 8 celica and the rear wheel ones are great. the 6 speed gts is an amazingly underrated sports car, and the 6th gen gt was honestly one of the best cars I've ever owmed

[@Tyler3209]

I have the '97 and he nailed it on the head. This sweet baby tries its heart out and it's a god damn blast when it does. It's not too powerful but it'll try real hard to rip up a tight curvy backroad like no other and I think that's beautiful.

[@mr.speyside5240]

The Forgotten Car! And it was a damn good car too.

[@aspieotaku3580]

Now its redesigned and rebadged as the scion TC.

[@jalderink]

I believe you mean the Toyota 86, which was the Scion FRS, not the TC. Maybe you should not comment.

[@mr.speyside5240]

+jalderink I just never understand why can't people not be condescending pieces of shit like you? Just correct the person without sounding like your shit don't stink. It's an easy comparison to make. Small FWD 4 cylinder vehicle between the two. One ended production in 2006(Japan) and the other started at the same time. Same manufacturer. How can you not see that's an easy mistake to make? Why is everyone such a rude piece of shit here?

[@jalderink]

You say not to be rude, yet you call me a condescending p.o.s? 1+1= you are ? What I said is a stroll through the park compared to your vulgarity. There is something to be said for your comment but until you practice what you preach, "Angel", maybe YOU should not comment, either.

[@mr.speyside5240]

+jalderik I called you condescending after the fact. I'm clearly stating fact that you were condescending. Even you can't deny that. Me calling you condescending is just pointing out factual information. I'm not being mean to you, I'm just placing a mirror in your face.

[@DanaTheInsane]

If you love someone you NEVER buy them a Pontiac Sunfire.

[@MikeSparksMusic]

Yep! Basically Pontiac’s version of the Chevy Cavalier.

[@MorellioBenoir]

That's the best relationship advice I've ever received. Thank you, Regular Car Reviews. You know how to treat a woman.

[@nyansugoi]

Have always loved these things. Glad you took a more informative and educational approach for this car. It deserves the thoughtful writing.

[@TheCorpusDelicti]

Found your channel today. Watched about 10 reviews, and this is probably my favorite. RIP Celica.

[@zx6dave77]

I started following this channel for the reviews. But I love it for the best analogies ever. Hands down!

[@danielgilbert8165]

I love the celica to death. Owned one, wrecked it, getting another one this week. However this video is absolutely hilarious lol

[@alansmilealot]

u get it?

[@danielgilbert8165]

+marcus Alan nah, salvage title and my insurance company won't insure it. Still looking though. GTS' are hard to find with under 120k miles

[@alansmilealot]

+Daniel gilbert yes, I was looking for a 6th gen, but couldn't find one in manual

[@danielgilbert8165]

+marcus Alan use craigslist and look through your surrounding states. You'll find way more options. And filter your search results to just manual.

[@alansmilealot]

+Daniel gilbert I just end up getting a mk3 Vw golf gti 2.0

[@Deutschus]

"If you ask the Celica GTS to bang like a lotus it'll nut too soon and call you mommy by accident"... Hahaha funniest shit I've heard in a long time..

[@TupacAurelius]

It fucking killed me 😂

[@bricegraham8256]

The hood scoop is funtional. But not in the way you would think. It uses the ram air to cool the exhaust manifold to reduce the overall temperature when driving in harsh conditions

[@Marko343]

The hood scoop is actually functional, just not in the traditional sense. On the GT-S is has a little air duct attached to the firewall. The exhaust gets really hot on lift so it's there to carry heat away from the exhaust and under the car.

[@camryt]

1:50 The 2ZZGE anywhere aroud the world but America HAD the Yamaha head and that means more power (192bhp) and higher redline (8200 and 8400 for JDM models). Cool engine, might burn some oil, but when maintained properly, it's really good fun. 3:30 This is a partial reason. Kids didn't want to be seen in douchy coupes, young people suddenly realized SUV's were "cooler", that's why the sales of cheap sport cars dropped and sales of cheap small SUV's rocketed to the sky. There were loads of coupes or roadsters, pretty much every car maker had one in 90's/early 00's, but by the end of 00's I can think of 2, maybe 3: Scion tC, MX5, RX8. I really wanted the GT86/FRS/BRZ to success because I want small coupes back, especially RWD ones and if the GT86 was a flop, that would mean the concept of a small sport car was dead. That's why I think it deserves all the hype it got.

[@tomelliott9]

I have this engine, can confirm, fun.

[@jmurockstar]

The 2zzge in america also had the yamaha head. all 2zz-ge's are the same with the exceptions of tuning, wiring, and the angle of the throttle body.

[@camryt]

jmurockstar Oh, good to know then. What's the reason for lower redline?

[@Haloruler64]

***** ECU. The Elise used a Lotus-made ECU with a higher redline.

[@Brononomous]

tomelliott9 I have this car can confirm fun.

[@W1LDwanderer]

Mr. Regular, you are a good writer. Your description of the GT-S made me feel a a little bit of what I felt for Seymour in Fururama. I almost want to buy one just to give it a good home.

[@sheenanicholl3638]

“Dads thought if I need to buy my daughter a car for collage I can get her this Pontiac Sunfire for peanuts”.... actual true story.... hahaha I wanted this car so bad! I got a cavalier.

[@celile8279]

This car is actually the slowest of the 7th gen. Should've reviewed the 6 speed.

[@jeremymcadam7400]

Americans get spoon fed with autos

[@alansmilealot]

@@jeremymcadam7400 so sad though

[@thecloudymisfit2968]

I got a gts 6 speed trd action package in solar yellow

[@chrism2992]

Don't worry half of the car enthusiast in amurica still love driving 5 or 6 speeds

[@benbauer1257]

@@jeremymcadam7400 I'm not gonna lie, automatics are ACCEPTABLE for some V8 vehicles. Higher horsepower the more acceptable. Mainly for trucks. Four bangers? Unacceptable

[@TrevorReis]

I always liked the look of the Celica... I was sad when it died. No mention of the fantastic "Looks fast" ad campaign?

[@DaileeeGaming]

can you make a tutorial on how to steal a 2000 celica?

[@DeluxeSlayer]

Lol WTF

[@177SCmaro]

@@NoNo-df5tl They have an alarm system.

[@flightplanstan144]

I've never been so entertained from a car review, well played😂🙏

[@iwearleatherjackets1]

It'd be sweet if they brought back the Celica with RWD aimed at the Camaro SS, Mustang GT, etc.

[@albraaeagle]

Braulio R. At that point might as well call it a supra

[@lawrencey0y]

Or at least put a v6 in the 86.

[@zerodollarbird]

Or AWD, aim it at the WRX crowd.

[@VestedUTuber]

Honestly, I'd like to see a return of the Celica GT-4 myself.

[@Lodogg]

Lewie, the 86 is just a rebadged Subaru.

[@retropotatoe]

But the GTS does have the same 2ZZ engine with the Yamaha top end that is in the Lotus Elise . And the 1ZZ in the GT has VVTI , while the 2ZZ has VVTLI.

[@agrilledcheese813]

What's the difference

[@cat-em3mj]

@@agrilledcheese813 VVTL-i (Variable Valve Timing and Lift intelligent system) VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence)

[@samuelbutler4114]

Only RCR can make car review videos hilarious and incredibly informative at the same time. You have a loyal subscriber, sir

[@andrewg4412]

the start bit killed me

[@Cheaty_Four]

I just got the only one for sale in the entire NW, hell yeah

[@blitzcourt5021]

Mistfire333 I got lucky and found mine for 3k over in the east

[@TgsMaverick]

This was one of my most wanted cars in my high school/early college years. It was one of the main ones I was looking at after my first car (typical old 100,000+ car; was a '96 sebring). I always loved how these things looked. I was hoping to get this, or an eclipse. I wound up settling on an '09 eclipse when I found one that was barely used, but dang, I still wouldn't mind driving this car someday either. I've since moved on from that eclipse too but that's besides the point.

[@hduncan2587]

As soon as I saw the buttons on the wheel, my heart sank. Before the camera even panned down to the "aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh."

[@mr2bmw]

The best Toyotas were the MR2, Supra, and Celica.

[@MultiMustafa7]

GT86 Be Like, "Am I A Joke To You?" Lel.

[@s13zenki]

Prelude

[@cxnall1303]

Chaser

[@aaaleadbattery5522]

@@cxnall1303 i had a jzx90 there not that great

[@GuysWithGlasses-is6ku]

*Confused AE86 noises*

[@PLK123]

I remember back in like 2010 when my dad got one of these in black and we went to my primary school, and there was like 5 kids running and pointing at the car xD

[@Revy_1995]

I just bought a 2001 GT today, my first manual car :)

[@jarana10]

Any problems with it yet ?

[@moneymick22]

Jose a killjoy

[@TAmoney98]

Hows it ben

[@Revy_1995]

@@TAmoney98 i have since crashed it

[@timo5229]

@@Revy_1995 tough

[@Chris349]

I love the body of this car. It looks cute yet powerful at the same time. I wonder if there are many after market parts to upgrade a car like this.

[@carolequeen22]

Loved your commentary..... seriously fresh and witty!

[@nestoralvarado7787]

You have a great personality. Great review!

[@BurnedAura68]

This review was too good that it made almost made me want to get one

[@jdonns2221]

That Pontiac sunfire what a hideous car. Still see a ton of those and cavaliers on the road, like cockroaches.

[@Lrules364]

Joseph Donnelly The celica looks way worse by comparison, and doesnt really offer anything more than a Sunfire can. Id say the little Pontiac did pretty good on its own to hold the market share. And besides, there is a reason you cant kill them. The 2.4 cars may have an issue here or there, but they are fast, light, and balanced, and stupid reliable. Id take one of those over any toyota of the 90s, any day.

[@KrikZ32]

LRulesTheWorld you're on crack, the sunfire is horribly unreliable. I don't know anyone who had one for a full year before it started gong to shit.

[@lsswappedcessna]

Joseph Donnelly I know someone who drives a Sunfire. He says it's basically a prius. I'll agree. Ugly on the outside, cheap looking on the inside. Still not terrible. It runs, he drives it.

[@Kacpa2]

LRuletheWorld shut the fuck up. Celica's from 90s and 80s were and are amazing 5th and 6th gen especially in GT Four version are great with perf and handling aswelll. Mid trim ones still have decent perf and great handling and are really fun to drive and are great for daily usage cuz of how practical Celica is in comparison to hordes of other shittier 2+2 cars including GM ones. Go and detox yourself of whatever you smoked boi

[@MrBossmanboss]

I've got an 04 Celica T Sport in England. It's a great car. Very cheap to buy, cheap to insure, cheap to run. I can fit people up to approx 5ft 9" in the back. The boot is big enough for a full weekly shop. It's acceleration is just fine for a daily driver. Handling is also very good for a FWD with no LSD. It is more than possible to shift at the redline of 8200 rpm and maintain lift in the next gear. Gearbox is great. The gears practically shift themselves lol. Overall, it's a great car.

[@FxtrotOscrRmeoDelta]

You're golden retriever analogy got me right in the feels.

[@assassin3g]

I almost cried because of this video. I hope these assholes feel good about themselves, sitting in a Prius and talking about nature and comfort

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Simon Dobrev Lmfao

[@Zestyclose-Big3127]

....but I like comfort.

[@khunopie9159]

This is my DREAM CAR! I hope my dad finds a job some day.

[@itsethansalsbury]

Khu NoPie did your dad find a job?

[@roddydykes7053]

Khu NoPie your dad’s not gonna buy you a car

[@obeseperson]

Roddy Dykes you fool. you stupid son of a bitch.

[@cjthomp2005]

obese person well it's true, your parents shouldn't have to buy a car for you. My parents don't do that

[@jesusjuarez1614]

I bought an 04 gt one by myself when I was 15 last July, but now I need to fix this horrible rattling sound

[@argenys8]

you are so good at similes and metaphors

[@GregLatronica]

the engine in the lotus is actually the same... the gts head is also yamaha. same exact shit

[@onesimpleclik]

We pronounce it 'cell-ee-ka' in Australia.

[@peterhughes614]

Ah yes, the improper pronunciation.

[@thomaspattison1397]

I love your channel, your videos are hilarious. But I disagree with this review. First problem is it is automatic. that is not giving this car a fair chance at all since the 2zz was made to mate up with the short gear ratio 6 speed manual. Also yes this is THE SAME MOTOR AS THE LOTUS. The Yamaha head you are talking about came on every 2zz-ge engine. How would I know, well since all the engines came stamped with "Yamaha" that was kind of the dead give away.

[@IdiotRace]

Very old comment but yeah I'm pretty sure all GE/GTE designated engines have Yamaha designed heads. The FE designated ones are the economy designed heads which are toyota designed.

[@jeff5365]

I like the Celica. My family had the 2nd generation hatchback growing up. Thanks for the vids. I enjoy them. It takes my mind off the crap of life, Makes me smile and remember all the cars I have driven and enjoyed,

[@thelastpetrolbender2744]

Damn you make great videos about cars n feelings

[@glovedcop69]

I thought the GTS only came in a stick shift. Guess not! Man I still love this car!

[@davidsmith-uw2ci]

i love celicas i always have since need for speed underground & i love lamborghini's & i always loved how the front end kinda looks like a lambo with the like slope in front i always thought it was the closest u could get to a lambo in a comercial car & i been looking to get a Celica

[@lilthug1805]

This is the best car review I've seen in my life.

[@3332221000]

Bought my 2000 Xelica gts brand new. Still have it today! 17yrs and going strong! Never a major issue!

[@TheBeansta]

bought a celica as my first car (in the uk). absolutely love the damn thing

[@drunkhobo149]

A crowned prince (looks down sees automatic) "ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh" exacly how i feal with every car ever.

[@tylerdonovan670]

I was starting to believe only people from New Brunswick Canada, knew of Paul Bunyan the folklore lumberjack... Mr. Regular proving me wrong.

[@Anaphriel]

This was a fantastic review!

[@jesseocegueda1]

manual for $1800 in better condition than this, can you blame me? is there any faults? not for that price.

[@frontporchmint]

What a deal, was it in good shape at least?

[@dasspr]

Didnt read all the comments but hopefully it was mentioned before... The celica doesnt have a lotus engine... Actually the lotus has a celica engine. All 2zz's were created equal! Celica gts, matrix and corolla xrs, lotus, runx, etc. = Same engine! Same yamaha heads on ALL of them. In the lotus It was only rated with higher hp because of a different intake design and a different ecu... Valve lift would actually kick in on a way lower rpm than the toyotas depending on how hard you press the gas pedal. Toyotas had it at a 6000-7200rpm starting point depending on the year and model all the way up to 8250-8300ish. I had a matrix xrs it was moded and tuned. It was actually tuned by redliner9k... Famous toyota 2zz tuner in PR, first one to do a lot of things with the 2zz

[@sariuy1]

dasspr sorry but no Yamaha head engines are only on Japanese and European celicas. its why we got 192 hp.

[@sethgreen429]

I have a white 2000 GT-S 6 speed manual transmission with 217,000 miles absolutely immaculate. No rust, no dents, wrecks and no issues. It has been taken care of mechanically and of course armor all, lots of armor all. I look forward to another 18 years out of it. Maybe it will be considered a classic like a fine 69 mustang.

[@peepas2633]

yeeeeeaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh probably won't.

[@sarahcarrillo6235]

I drive a 2003 Toyota Celica GT. He is my trooper, it has seen so much. Through California, to Texas, Florida, and now home in Texas. That tiny red car has over 260,000 miles on it and runs like a champ. I replaced the hydraulic lifters to the truck. Bought it a new set of lights (not just the bulbs but headlights) a new bumper, and its amazing. Sure, it has its kinks but its got a character that cannot be rivaled by other vehicles. I love my celica. And those who say otherwise can stick to their vehicles.

[@BlueXonar]

Remember that this is the end-of-line nerfed-for-emissions horrible automatic Celica GTS... The UK/EU version is so much better... 6 speed manual transmission, cam changeover at 6200RPM, redline at 8200RPM, and 190HP. :P I'm pretty sure there isn't even an Auto option for that car in UK/EU, for good reason. Its a stupid car to put an automatic gearbox onto...

[@seanq8853]

well, you got the T-sport. and the GT (which is americas version of the GT-S) or just the base model celica. and yes, theres an auto. and america does have a 6-speed option. and depending on the other years the red line goes to 8400. but not the 2000 celica.

[@suplex11]

the na version is the same except its at 180hp due to emissions i believe.

[@Destraight]

not everyone drives automatics in the US

[@BlueXonar]

US GT = UK VVTi US GT-S = UK T-Sport UK GT = T-Sport with TRD body kit, Eibach springs and leather/alcantara interior. Various US market Toyota had ECU/mapping changes to meet emissions regulations. Some have different rev limits, some have higher cam change points, some have less power. A few are the same spec as an EU car though. And I didn't say that all of them were auto, I was just pointing out that this one was, so for that reason (combined with the fact that this one has a nerfed engine) is a reason to not pay much attention to this video... :) I had a UK GT (192HP) which was fantasic, combined with a lightweight flywheel, LSD, stage 1 clutch, custom intake, TRD gearing, and gearbox spring/linkage/shifter mods, it was a pleasure to drive, and even more of a pleasure to thrash ruthlessly! These days I have a '98 MX5 (Miata) 1.8iS though, which I am restoring. The Celica went not because it broke, but because muggins here (me) broke it!

[@Destraight]

good for you. you have money to mindlessly spend

[@tophatfab]

The 2ZZ-GE is the same between the Celica GT-S and the Lotus. The 2ZZ is basically the 1ZZ with a head redesigned by Yamaha. Lotus bought them from Toyota just like that. The couple horsepower difference is from a different ECU and a slightly higher rev limit.

[@tomelliott9]

the 2ZZ has "lift" as well, whicht he 1zz does not. It's basically VTEC.

[@tophatfab]

PeePee2000 VVTL-i just kicked in yo?

[@FD36]

The 2ZZ has also a bigger bore and a shorter stroke. Because the 1ZZ and 2ZZ are so identical, you can put the long stroking 1ZZ crank in a 2ZZ and have a 1.9 2ZZ.

[@tophatfab]

FD36 If you want to get technical, it also has less tendency to burn oil than the 1zz, due to different pistons/rings. I put a 2ZZ-GE in my MR2 after the cat disintegrated and ruined my 1zz.

[@davidforget1451]

The differences between the two engines was subtle, you coooouulld use an ECU from an Elise if you rewired it and had the money to buy it, but even the Matrix 1zz ECU doesnt "clip right in" to the Celica 1zz wiring harness. So trying to make the shit work in that way is rediculous while for the price you can buy a Megasquirt plug and play, get the car tuned and that fucker will feel like an Elise.

[@CAHOBBES]

Proud owner of 2004 Celica GTS, 200,000 miles strong. It's my go-kart

[@kurtsalecker7604]

you have the best analogies in the world hands down

[@hapiestar7164]

2:03 This nearly killed me, I laughed so hard I fell off my chair.

[@chuckchuckles8281]

You should remake this with my celica! 2000 GT-S 6 Speed!

[@v.567]

Good Video. Keep Up. Those Things You Said About The Celica Are True and Not Many Understand It. You Earned a Sub

[@hondata974]

I don't hate automatics, but if you are going to buy a Celica, manual is definitely the way to go, even in GT-S form, the automatic is not worth it, not only it is slower than a 6 Speed GT-S, but the auto GT-S is no better than a 5 Speed Manual GT in terms of performance and with the Manual GT, you can still run on regular unleaded gas and get better fuel economy #'s than the GT-S, if you are gonna buy a GT-S, buy a manual, a manual is the way to go to buy a Celica. Unless you can't stand rear drum brakes, a Manual GT is even better than an Auto GT-S.

[@fuknames2123]

if you want to buy any car, other than a mini van, or a family truck, buy a manual. If the car your looking at can come manual always take a look at the manuals, because 99% of the time they are better. Also where you live also has an impact on this decision. Red lights and weather can be a bitch, in which case automatic is much better.

[@HeroDanny]

HJ Farooqi I've got an automatic GTS. Car is fun.... but you're absolutely right... I really wished it was a manual :(

[@HeroDanny]

PD19954 S. What are you talking about? lol. I'm just saying i'd prefer a manual. The button shifters are just not satisfying enough

[@hondata974]

PD19954 S. What do you mean, a stupid ricer can't even drive a stick, they always stall the car, that's what makes ricers stupid, they prefer automatic because they are lazy and suck at manual.

[@Radikalnk]

PD19954 S. You crash poop diesels on the same consistency of haggard and cross-faded dolphins having filthy consensual intercourse with land snails on their honeymoon with other land snails in Pelican Bay.

[@HNCelica]

Welp, waited for this review and I find out it's an auto and he's misleading some people with the whole 2ZZ deal. Will this be revisited?

[@andrewjackson5363]

I love your videos, always entertaining.can you PLEASE Do a review on the Mitsubishi eclipse!!!

[@ramishrambarran3998]

I am the owner of a 2003 Toyota Corolla Fielder wagon. It is a JDM model with the 2ZZGE engine, and 4-speed automatic transmission that goes into 4-speed manual mode. The JDM version of the 2ZZ is rated at 190HP. All the 2ZZ engines have Yamaha heads. (Since the advent of the S2000, Yamaha has had tremendous input in Toyota's high performance engines up to the Lexus LFA.) This is the best Japanese vehicle I ever owned. It is doing 220,000kms and runs up easily to 190kms/hr where the limiter cuts in. In the video, it was never mentioned that the engine carries VVT with Lift also. At the time this engine came out, it was the most powerful 1.8L engine out there. Compression ratio was 11.5:1. The engine fitted in the Lotus Elise had a supercharger installed. Really, the automatic and manual give two different driving experiences. The engine begs to be revved ! Trinidad & Tobago.

[@jdmatt7647]

I believe the Scion Tc took over for the Toyota Celica. think about it. what does "TC" stand for? Toyota Celica

[@leonhart423]

tC stands for Touring Coupe ... not Toyota Celica

[@Lodogg]

I thought it stood for Trashy Crap.

[@POTVIN121]

The Scion TC Is the Celicas Fat little brother.

[@RobCamp-rmc_0]

The only reason it was called the tC was because Volvo already had the XC name for their lifted wagons.

[@scottcook7928]

The tC is a Camry. It’s not anything else except a Camry hatch. Camry sedans are built in Kentucky Camry hatches were built in Japan

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Celica + Integra brothers in law.

[@kevinyang5195]

This review is so damn good!

[@djinkentertainment]

I couldn’t pay attention to a word you said because I kept looking at the front bumper and it was driving me crazy lol

[@Barton_Motors_Ltd]

(Camera zooms in on automatic) “Ahhhhhhhh....” LMAO.

[@jordant0085]

My dad bought one of these in 2000.... I don't know why he did

[@jordant0085]

+Ali Sakran possibly, but he was an electrician so I'm pretty sure he lost a bet of some sorts because he didn't have it for long

[@SoulshatterEvolution]

jordant0085 he bought is because 2000 toyotas were literally the most reliable cars, according to statistics

[@XIMXDAXBOMBX]

I bought a 02 Celica gt trd package, runs hard still. Alot better than I thought it would for being 16 years old

[@MiamiZombie2012]

Just got a 1990 Toyota Celica GTS and this vid was absolutely hilarious.

[@1020CIVIC]

Dat front bumper . . :D :D :D

[@gabigabigavin]

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[@whynot9899]

Gavin Navarro Lmao.

[@metaomicron72]

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