Used Toyota Celica for sale near Hemet, CA

I bought a 2003 GT for 7.5K Canadian in the Spring of 2025 after having done extensive research. It was in mint shape with no rust and had been well maintained mechanically. My dream car is actually a pre-2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, but I wasn’t ready to spend that kind of money yet on a third car (I also own an Audi Q8 and a BMW i3). I wanted to experience a manual natural aspirated sports car again and based on my research the Celica was consistently rated as the fun to drive, practical, very reliable and affordable for a sports car…that sold me! So far my experience has been very good…the Celica GT is very fun to drive. The limited 0-60 speed is mitigated by the fact that you feel as though you’re going faster than you are as you sit low and get great engine and road feedback. It’s a high revving engine so most of the torque comes after 5000rpm. The GT is very track able up and down the gears and it manages just fine without the extra HP that the GTS provides (which is really only available after 6800 rpm…who revs that high anyway ?!?). The handling, steering, cornering and braking are all very balanced and therefore you can have a lot of fun with this car…this is the car for entry level car enthusiasts! I plan on keeping it for another few years before buying my dream 911 and driving off into the sunset on a winding back country road :)

The easiest auto purchase I've ever made! Tom was GREAT to work with and I would recommend them to anyone!!! Nice clean facility and friendly.

best money i ever spent this car just goes and goes i have done minor work to it fluids and hoes replacments nothing serious it the best money i ever spent

What a beautiful staff members works there. Very knowledgeable. Very great cars. Great pricing quality vehicles definitely recommended

I love my red Toyota Celica GT with the action package. I appreciate the fact that it is a five speed manual and how much fun it is. 140,000 miles and runs like Tony the tiger. Quick with precise steering and handling. The body style and aerodynamics are impressive. Even today the body style looks totally modern. The Celica does sit low to the ground and can be difficult for some people to get into. I have no problem with the rear window or blind spots. You just have to take the time to know your car. Very reliable with little maintenance needed. This is my second Celica. I had a 1977 hatchback that everyone wanted to drive back in the day.

Came in to trade my old van in for a newer version. Kervin was very helpful and made the buying process very easy. Thank you !

we've owned this car for 15 years! It is a GREAT cat and the only reason we are selling it is because my wife needed a bigger (4 door) car. It has been well maintained. (I am a retired GM service manager). This would make a great first car for a teen or a second weekender for mountain or beach trips, just throw back the top and GO!

Just came home with a new truck and can say that this was the best car buying experience I’ve ever had. Jose was fantastic. He’s a very engaging gentleman and made the whole process a breeze. I will recommend this dealership to everyone in the market after this experience.

I’ve put 125k miles on it so far. Had 160k when I got it. Still has the original engine and runs great. Getting 34-39 MPG overall with the 5-speed and driving it nicely. Interior has held up exceptionally well, no cracking on any of the panels.

Havent owned it long but super happy with everything other than the oil leak at only 152km not as sharp in the corners but still handles quite well

I purchased my 1999 Celica GT with 95,000 miles a few years ago. For a 99 this car is amazingly reliable. I do have a parisidic battery drain that kills the battery if it sets longer than 2 weeks but I'm also sure it's an easy fix if I stopped being lazy. I had to have the AC recharged and the valve cover gaskets replaced due to leaking oil. I think it comes with an old car. Other than this I don't think I had a more reliable car from starting driving until now in my 40s. I wish there were more aftermarket parts but you can still always find what you need if something small needs replaced. With the manual transmission I love driving the car even if it's not fast it's still fun to drive. On top of all that they are not a desirable car so you can get one for cheap and it's very easy to work on. I would definitely recommend this car.

we purchased a Subaru here ! we went in and out under an hour !!! would recommend them !

This was my first car, a silver 2000 GT manual, and it was a blast to own. Comfortable interior, great gas mileage (34mpg on the highway) and cool styling. My only issues were significant oil consumption (approx. 1 qt./300mi), and no anti-lock braking system, but other than that, it was a reliable car that got me to school, work and plenty of adventures.

All I can say is thank you for the no pressure transaction… super great communication thru the entire process. I was hesitant to purchase a car out of state but they made the process easy to understand and painless.

I'm the 3rd owner of this 2000 Celica GTS. I purchased it from my son 10 years ago at the time he lived in NC and I lived in Iowa. Since then I have put over 150,000 miles on it driving from the East Coast to Iowa several times. It handled like a dream then and still does. The only problems I have had is the paint clear coat has pealed from the East Coast weather. No problems from thee Iowa snow when driving I was even able to make it up my steep drive once it was plowed out when sometimes it took my husband several tries in his SUV. Regardless if the weather was 100* or -35* it started every time. We have live in a 5th wheel for a few years now and I love the power this little car has jumping on and off the freeways in front of the 5th wheel so he has a clear lane change. Starting in Georgia where we spent the last 3 winters then going to SC to visit our son who gave the car a complete check over at almost 200.000 miles before we left for Iowa for the summer then down to New Mexico and across to Arizona. It has been so nice not worrying about car problems unlike 2 new SUVs we have owned in the past. While in Arizona I did have to put a screen over the entrance to the carburator because we found a stowaway had filled the air filter full of acorns and sunflowers and had left her two little babies in some napkins under the seat that was folded down for the dog. Yes, my gentle Flat Coat Retriever found them and momma Chipmunk and babies are fine and now free.

I really enjoyed working with NHAMs team. They were kind and very helpful with all my questions. I didn’t have the best credit and surprisingly the financing was quick and easy. I guess they really work with all kinds of credit. I would recommend them to anyone. I didn’t have that much to put down and they worked really hard to find me a car that worked with my down payment. Very happy to have wheels again and to be in car I actually like!!

Got my Baby in 2003. Today 2024 and she is still going strong. Brakes, Tires and oil changes kept up and this Baby is 100% reliable. Had O2 sensors changed once and not one problem with this vehicle! Love her!!!

Great service, friendly staff, that's why I have been a customer for 25+years.Would definitely recommend anyone to Tim O'BRIEN, for your next vehicle..

pretty good car, simple, but still convenient and reliable and if you modify it enough, you might turn some heads. It reminds me of the supra and the miata combined. It shares similar parts with the supra and people tend to modify some celiacs to make them look somewhat like a supra, but then again it's just a celica. Like the miata, it's not a muscle car or anything, just a fun reliable, modifiable car.

This place was really great. It was very fast. The people were also very nice.

I bought this car back when I was in college when it just came out, and 20 years later it's still going strong! It's no Ferrari but it defiantly suits my needs. It just glides down the road and around turns like its nothing. I'm going to hate to have to get rid of it when it finally quits.

A fantastic dealer. They don't hide anything. What you see is what you get. I'm auto/heavy truck mechanic so I know good vehicles when I see them. I recommend this dealer to anyone. I would buy another car from this dealer but my Celica that I bought 17 years ago still runs like new.

I had a great experience at this dealership! I was able to get a vehicle very easily due to the great communication of their team. They all made sure I was comfortable with the process. I got a 2015 Nissan Altima for a great price. Definitely recommend this place!

I needed a good gas mileage reliable car. I knew there’s no car ever made that is more reliable than a 90’s to early 2000’s Toyota and I was lucky enough to find a 25 year old Celica convertible in great shape. I had no idea what a truly exceptional car this was. It handles nearly as good as my first generation Miata, but brakes better, steering is very precise, it has a back seat and ride quality that makes a day long marathon trip comfortable. The trunk is a little difficult to open and it won’t scare you with acceleration, but it will put an enormous smile on your face every time you drive it. I’ve owned dozens of cars- many of them classics, this may well be my favorite.

My wife and I recently made a second purchase this year and once again we really appreciate all the help we were given, allowing us to test drive multiple cars until we found the one we liked best, Dave, Dan and Jim were great to work with and made the process of purchasing easy!

Never shopping anywhere else for cars!! I’m on my second transaction with Inside Guys and as always very pleased. I value the integrity they carry themselves and through their vehicles. Personal, family, or business they’ve always got me covered. Even through wear and tear on their products. If they don’t do it themselves they have a reputable place to go. They truly are the people to go through that know a car inside and out!

I bought my 2003 Celica GTS brand new off the lot. I have always enjoyed driving it and still enjoy it. It was a daily driver for me, but I bought a Tacoma P/U, and retired my Celica, and have no intentions of selling it any time soon. It is so much fun to drive, although it is not driven much anymore. I have a little over 100,000 miles on it and still love to take it out for a spin once in a while....fast for a four banger!

Trey and Steve was awesome to work with. Always willing to go the extra mile and communication was the very best when I bought my truck… great overall experience at Impex!

Owned it new from 2001 (now:2021). Never had any problems with if. I intend to.use it for another 10 years more. Great car and highly recmendef.

Great job. They contacted me the next day to see if they could answer any questions i may have had. .

Not one engine problem in 20 years. Takes about half a quart of oil every month or 2 but other than that she hasn't had any work needed beside the usual 5k mile tune up.

First time shopping here. My experience was extremely helpful and professional. Between Caleb the car salesperson and Mike the finance manager, they were able to get me the car I was looking for. Thank you. God bless you.

The car is super reliable. I changed from manual gear to automatic gear 5 speed and the performance remains excellent. Unless you are told,you would not know. Increased the shocks to fit in size 17 tyres and with higher ground clearance. Still performs excellent.

So many times when I’ve emailed a dealership, I either have gotten no response or I’ve had eight different people respond. With Motorcar Classics I received one call and email with helpful info - from the owner himself.

I bought the Celica ST new in 1994, and I'm so happy l did. It has great styling, very comfortable front driver and passenger seats. The main reason I've kept it this long is that it's so reliable. Of course, with a car this age, l cross my fingers every time l start it, but it has never let me down. I plan to keep it until l can find an electric car with great styling for under 100K.