Toyota Celica or Hyundai Coupe?

Timewaster

Hi Guys,

I havn't driven either of these but I've heard good things about them. I've also heard they're easy to tune. I still like the idea of the 2ltr Hyundai & there are a load of fantastic examples out there with plenty of spec, but I need performance too.

Any suggestions?

sleepysniper

Timewaster wrote: »

Hi Guys,

I havn't driven either of these but I've heard good things about them. I've also heard they're easy to tune. I still like the idea of the 2ltr Hyundai & there are a load of fantastic examples out there with plenty of spec, but I need performance too.

Any suggestions?

Depends on what you want more

For performance go for the Celica 190

For looks the Coupe

The Coupe is all show and no go, Celica is pretty highly tuned straight out of the factory with not much room left for after-market tuning, but would be much quicker than the Coupe without a shadow of a doubt.

Best advice is to test drive both of them and see what you perfer.

Timewaster

I'm also looking at a '02 BMW 320ci M Sport, however, I know these cars inside out & know the problems with them but they are a good car.

HBK

Dude,

I'll assume your a guy from your username... but the answer is simple:

Coupe - if your a hairdresser with bleech blonde hair....Seriously have a look around next time you see any coupe...its a girls car man..nothing but chics drive them...plain and simple

Celica(and Im not biased) but I have the t-sport 190 model, awesome drive...you could turn corners all day in them handling is superb!

I havent driven the 140bhp model, but If I were you id opted for the power. Id recommend a test drive. AutoCity in Dub tend to have alot of Celicas if memory serves me.

Atomic Pineapple

as sleepysniper says it depends what your after.

Performance, then the Celica 190 is the one to go for the Hyundai doesn't come close.

However if you just want a pretty car that doesn't get anywhere fast then the Hyundai will suit you fine.

Neither car will have much tuning potential, dont believe claims of 210 + bhp from 190 Celica's unless they have a dyno sheet and probably a turbo or supercharger bolted on.

The Celica will give you your usual Na options of induction, exhaust and other non engine orientated mods. I doubt theres much out there for the Hyundai.

Timewaster

HBK wrote: »

Coupe - if your a hairdresser with bleech blonde hair....Seriously have a look around next time you see any coupe...its a girls car man..nothing but chics drive them...plain and simple

That is true, now that you mention it. I must find a ceila to drive this weekend. Gotta say though, they don't com cheap.

projectgtr

unless its the new genesis coupe, celica all the way, imo its better in every aspect

Timewaster

Ok, Hyundai is out the window. Anyone with Celicas have any problems? Is mileage a factor with these cars? I know that there are a load of examples out there that have had their fair share of tyre replacements.

HBK

Timewaster wrote: »

Ok, Hyundai is out the window. Anyone with Celicas have any problems? Is mileage a factor with these cars? I know that there are a load of examples out there that have had their fair share of tyre replacements.

By tyre replacements do you mean the rims being shoddy? This happens across the board with them, they chip easily, but its bout 150 to get them fixed, not a biggy
I havent had any probs with mine apart from a dead headlight(but udner warrenty).
The 190 model has a timing chain, and not a belt so you dont have to worry about replacing the belt with high mileage.
There a toyota, and toyotas run forever.
Ideally if you can get lower mileage, higher price if planning on hanging onto it, altho mine has about 90k on the clock now, for 03, running fine.
Also, id stay away from silver models 01-03 - alot of recalls, plus the colour is common. Go for black, but almost impossible to find a good one, 140bhp you will get no probs, a good t - sport, near impossoble

tossy

The Coupe is a hairdressers car

The Celica is a barbers car (i.e Male hairdressers)

It would to be the toyota for me,more powerful and easier to sell on.

Timewaster

Ya,I'd like to stay away from silver & red. Black would be my colour of choice. The toyota reliability is a very big plus point alright. Ugh, it's really frustrating. I just want a small sports coupe with a bit of punch. Off topic, I drove a smart roadster brabus last week. Good fun, great to drive (kinda like a cooper s)but the gearbox is woeful. I mean TERRIBLE! I think I'd be better off heading across the water.

--Kaiser--

tossy wrote: »

The Coupe is a hairdressers car

The Celica is a barbers car (i.e Male hairdressers)

It would to be the toyota for me,more powerful and easier to sell on.

The last Celica model is at least as girlie as the Coupe.....actually you see more guys in Hyndai Coupes than in Celicas.

On topic I'd go for the Celica, though I've heard that the Coupes handle well enough, but are underpowered

tossy

I agree the last shape celica is a far cry from the celicas of old,esp the WRC one.

slingerz

Celica Tsports rock i have one myself and they are sweet. The orignal Tsport wheels are like cheese though and you can have problems with them buckling so be aware of that

Sqaull20

Celica 1.8vvti is underpowered as well, friend has one and its not fast at all, if you like to overtake forget it!!!

Audi TT is what I would get if I want a small coupe with power, loads of 225bhp Quattro's around and they are fast! Loads of torque, all wheel drive and they look well imo.

HBK

Sqaull20 wrote: »

Celica 1.8vvti is underpowered as well, friend has one and its not fast at all, if you like to overtake forget it!!!

Audi TT is what I would get if I want a small coupe with power, loads of 225bhp Quattro's around and they are fast! Loads of torque, all wheel drive and they look well imo.

And the TT is known to be one of the most problamatic cars out there!

--Kaiser--

Now there's a hairdressers car!:D

Sqaull20

Maybe but they at least offer some kind of sporty performance! Celica vvti and Hyundai are all show, I dont have experience with the Hyundai, but the vvti Celica is gutless, you have to kill it to get any performance out of it and its not grippy or in anyway a good handler.TT might be all the above, but performance wise the 225bhp all wheel drive puts those yokes to shame, suppose to handle well too.

--Kaiser--

Celica SS-Is (Jap Model) have SuperStrut Suspension, so I'd imagine they would handle very well indeed. Agree that the VVTi is underpowered though.

bucks

Celica wins hands down, better reliablity and will do a better job at holding some value when the time comes to sell.

GigaByte

Sqaull20 wrote: »

Maybe but they at least offer some kind of sporty performance! Celica vvti and Hyundai are all show, I dont have experience with the Hyundai, but the vvti Celica is gutless, you have to kill it to get any performance out of it and its not grippy or in anyway a good handler.TT might be all the above, but performance wise the 225bhp all wheel drive puts those yokes to shame, suppose to handle well too.

If he wants a Celica with more power he'd be better off with a Celica GT4 (240bhp) than the Audi TT (unless he takes up hair dressing! )

copeyhagen

its as simple as this, if you like sausage, then audi tt, or a hyundai coupe.

if your not that way inclined, steer clear of either.

both ****E cars aswell tbh

Atomic Pineapple

Can we please discuss cars on there merits or lack of and not the sexuality or profession of a stereotyped driver

Timewaster

I've settled for a 1.4 Peugot 206 CC. Only joking. I've stumbled accross a little gem I never even considered....Vauxhall VX220. Drove it over the weekend. F**king superb! No boot though.

B00MSTICK

Nice choice, was it the 2.2 or 2.0 Turbo?

Timewaster

B00MSTICK wrote: »

Nice choice, was it the 2.2 or 2.0 Turbo?

2.2. I hear the 2.0 Turbo is savage. I really must be because the 2.2 is unreal. Better that an Elise.

copeyhagen

wats insurance like on em, near impossible probably

Graham_B18C

copeyhagen wrote: »

wats insurance like on em, near impossible probably

I got a quote on one from 123.ie, same as what im payin on a Teg R.

OP did you buy the VX or just get a spin in one?

B00MSTICK

Timewaster wrote:

I hear the 2.0 Turbo is savage.

0-60 in under 5 seconds would mean that's a pretty accurate statement!

2 Espressi

Speedsters are class, like an Elise, but slightly less manic. I've had a few pax spins in them and they are proper quick!

keith-b

celica by far never mad on the coupe's