Description
Up for sale is my low-mileage 2003 Toyota Celica T Sport with the high-revving 190 bhp 2ZZ-GE engine.
Mechanical & Drive:
89,000 miles (Vehicle is currently parked up and not in regular daily use until sold, so mileage will remain steady at 89k).
Smooth 6-speed manual gearbox.
VVTL-i lift engages consistently at 6,200 RPM: properly exercised during my ownership.
Fitted with an aftermarket stainless backbox (removable silencer included, currently in boot)
Fresh 12-month MOT (August 2027 expiry) with only typical surface/age-related advisories.
Fitted with premium Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 tyres all round (nearly £500 in rubber with plenty of tread).
Brand-new battery installed.
Chassis & Maintenance:
Chassis undersealed; solid sills and subframes.
Brand-new genuine Toyota rear suspension arm installed (£700 total including labour/MOT, invoice present): saves the headache of the common rear corrosion failure on these cars.
Cosmetics & Interior:
An honest 20-year-old modern classic that drives far better than most:
Wear on the outer driver's seat bolster and door card trim, consistent with age, due to the 1st owner being an older gentleman; a common issue on most Celicas nowadays.
Minor shallow roof ripples/dings visible on close inspection; paint is unbroken and rust-free.
Space-saver spare wheel fitted in place of the bulky factory full-size wheel, freeing up considerably more usable boot depth.
Loose gear shift boot collar (easy fix).
Minor bumper scrapes and cosmetic age marks on exterior paint.
Factory stereo has an intermittent loose connection over bumps.
Air conditioning blows cold, but occasionally cuts out after extended running.
Documentation & Keys:
V5C present and in my name.
Comes with 2 main remote keys plus the original grey valet key.
Locking wheel nut key present.
Reason for Sale:
Owned for the past year, but I simply do not drive it enough to justify keeping it, and I can no longer ignore the ergonomics downsides of this vehicle. It deserves an enthusiast who will stretch its legs regularly!
proof of comprehensive insurance required for test drives.