Best celica model from 2000-2005

[TealRice]

Ive heard the 2000-2001 models were the best, and im looking for a celica with an auto because i pass through main street whereever i go and its a nightmare to go through with a manual and is there any limits to the auto trans?

[Old_El_Paseo]

everything
you cant modify engine cause it will damage the tranny over time. aggressive driving heats up the tranny ( damage over time )
it's slower, more gas, heavier, more maintenance.
but its less of a pain in traffic

[2000celicagtmg]

I have a 2000 manual and from what I have seen , heard and read the newer models from 03 up were better, dont get me wrong I love my car but they 1st ones had lots of baby problems as with any new car, still i feel that the 7th gen is the best looking of the entire line I.M.O that is. I would get the manual and just learn how to drive it, you will love it.If your not planning on doing a lot of mods to it an auto would get you by.

[tsunami]

If your getting an auto than the year is irrelevant.

[Snowfork]

Originally Posted by tsunami

If your getting an auto than the year is irrelevant.

This

[marcusher]

00-02 gts
higher rev limit, replace the lift bolts to the updated ones