2000 Celica GTS under 30k miles FOR SALE
| Year: | 1999 |
| Chassis Code: | Not specified |
| Type: | GT-S |
| Body Style: | Hatchback |
| Transmission: | Manual |
| Color: | White |
| Location: | Arizona |
Added about 13 years ago by RichieAllen__.
Performance
In most everyday use, the Celica GT-S feels like a 1.8-liter sports coupe with a healthy amount of power. That would be with the automatic in auto mode, or with the six-speed manual, shifting when car-calibrated ears detect a busy engine around 5000 rpm. People who habitually drive with those styles need look no further than the Celica GT. The GT-S works well at those engine speeds, too, but it really needs to be revved to reveal its full potential. Don't be afraid, hit the afterburner, and the GT-S engine is at its best from 6000 rpm to its 7800 rpm redline or 8400 rpm fuel cutoff. The trick Yamaha-developed cylinder head has separate low- and high-rpm cam lobes for variable valve lift and timing and it also rotates the intake cam (``degrees'' it, in tuner parlance) to further optimize performance. The result is very useable low- and mid-rpm performance for most everyday driving and a spectacularly enthusiastic high-end power surge. Because the engine is operating at relatively low speeds in 6th gear on the highway, fuel economy is very good. I got 25 mpg in mixed highway, town, and enthusiast use. The 6-speed manual gearbox has well-spaced ratios and smooth shift linkage.
Suspension
The Celica GT-S's relatively long wheelbase and rigid chassis not only contribute to interior space, they help give it great ride and handling characteristics as well. Comfort is definitely not compromised; neither is cornering ability, except perhaps for seriously-committed enthusiasts. And there's always the aftermarket for them. The standard suspension tuning combines a comfortable ride with tenacious handling. Steering effort is just right, and turn-in is quick. Torque steer is notably lacking. The GT has rear drums, but the GTS has larger four-wheel disc brakes. As expected, the GTS is great fun on a twisting road. Because of the relatively supple ride quality, it also works on long highway stretches. The Celica GTS is not just a weekend toy.
Exterior
Although it was styled at Toyota's CALTY design studio in Southern California, the 2000 Celica has the look of contemporary Japanese animation thanks largely to the front face, with complexly-formed triangular headlights for eyes, an inset hood scoop and vent for a nose, and the low, wide air intake mouth. Photographs don't do it justice. The fastback passenger cabin placed far forward and the short, steeply-sloped hood are the antithesis of the ``classic'' long-hood, short deck sports car design, but that dates from the days of front-engined race cars and, although it is a front-engined, front-wheel drive car, the new Celica takes its styling from contemporary mid-engined race cars. The unique character lines on the sides move the car's visual center forward, and blend into the large rectangular taillights. Toyotas have been criticized for having bland styling in the past. Love it or hate it, no one can call the 2000 Celica ``bland.''
Interior
Dark grey leather interior. Bucket seats, leather steering wheel, original radio with premium sound, original Celica carpets, dash mat. Clean "car show standard" interior.
More info
I am the second owner of this 2000 Toyota Celica GTS with under 30k miles. This is a one of a kind all original car. I have the original tires still mounted on the original wheels, you get both sets! Never been torn up or modified to race. When you see this Celica you tell it's been babied from day one. I still have the original window sticker for $25,000. This Celica is like new and you can own for almost half price $13,000 OBO. Please. . .don't waste your time or mine with low ball offers or trades. Cash only and face to face. If you Know the car then you know it will sell and bring the money. Please call or text, 520-227-8290. THANKS!
