1996
Toyota Celica

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$17,758
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  • 2dr Sport Cpe ST Manual
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    $16,958
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  • 3dr LB ST Manual
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    $17,318
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  • 2dr Sport Cpe ST Auto
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    $17,758
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  • 3dr LB ST Auto
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    $18,118
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  • 2dr Sport Cpe GT Manual
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    $19,468
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  • 3dr LB GT Manual
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    $19,978
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  • 2dr Sport Cpe GT Auto
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    $20,268
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  • 3dr LB 25th Anniv Manual
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    $20,368
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  • 3dr LB GT Auto
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    $20,778
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  • 3dr LB 25th Anniv Auto
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    $21,168
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  • 2dr Convertible GT Manual
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    $24,178
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  • 2dr Convertible GT Auto
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    $24,978
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  • 2dr Convertible 25th Anniv Manual
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    $25,998
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  • 2dr Convertible 25th Anniv Auto
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    $26,798
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Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
7 years / less than 85,000 miles
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12 months / 12, 000 miles
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160- or 174-point inspections
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Consumer reviews

92% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 13 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.1
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.9
Reliability 4.9

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By Kbaker from Nh
Owns this car
May 13, 2023

Best cars

Im 25 my first car was a 97 celica i bought it it 2017 with 279k for 570$ and drove it for 2 years to 330k but had to junk it due to accident damage niw i have a 96 celica that i bought for 1300$ at 236k ive had it for almost 4 years it has 293k on it but its been at the shop gettin stuff done so i can say that they really are the moat reliable long lasting cars love them
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  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Agent13 from Louisville, KY
Owns this car
October 10, 2018

Very sporty car - comparable to much higher dollar

This generation of Celica is unique. The body style is very stylish and sporty. For its size the engine has great pick-up (manual transmission). This car (its generation) deserves the classification of CLASSIC
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 1996 Toyota Celica?

The 1996 Toyota Celica is available in 4 trim levels:

  • (2 styles)
  • 25th Anniv (4 styles)
  • GT (6 styles)
  • ST (2 styles)

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Is the 1996 Toyota Celica reliable?

The 1996 Toyota Celica has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1996 Toyota Celica owners.

Is the 1996 Toyota Celica a good Coupe?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1996 Toyota Celica. 92.3% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 13 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 4.1
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.9
  • Reliability: 4.9
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