Here's what Edmunds.com says about the Toyota Celica: "The Celica's suspension, steering and braking systems provide outstanding handling and performance. There's little body roll, excellent road feel and few surprises when it's pushed hard."

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Gotta love the Celica. What a fun drive! And they're actually great on gas! Who knew? The 4-speed automatic Celica GT gets gas mileage of 29 mpg city and 36 highway. Outside of a hybrid or a diesel, it's one of the very best rated.

But alas, the 2005 model marked the end of this line ... Toyota has ended production after 35 years, replacing it with the less athletic Scion tC.

We tend to think that the Celica will likely follow the same path as the Honda Prelude, with demand for the "good ones" remaining brisk, while supply diminishes with each passing year. We expect these to be harder and harder to find.

The most recent generation of Celica, produced from 2000 to 2005, was clearly its best. With responsive steering, strong brakes, a well-sorted suspension and plenty of pep under the hood, this car is fun to drive.

The GT sports a 140-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine. The GT-S ramps this up to 180 horsepower with variable valve timing and lift technolgy. The GT-S was also upgraded with a six-speed manual transmission.

And if you are interested, we have two suggestions to help you save when buying one:

ONE: We're always on the lookout for nice used Celicas for sale at the wholesale Dealer-Only car auctions we attend ... whether it be the GT or GTS. And we can save you money by purchasing one specifically for you from one of these auctions.

You see, we can purchase any make or model at big discounts to retail ... and pass these savings directly to you. Here's where to discover more about our unique, money-saving, and very simple Car Buying Service.

TWO: You can go to Public Car Auctions in your own geographic area. While this will take some additional time and effort on your part, there are indeed truly outstanding buys for those who shop these events.

Here's an article with additional information on locating these auctions and the key issues in using them to your advantage: Find A Toyota Celica At A Public Car Auction In Your Area.