i had a drive of a 2003 celica the other day and it was slow. it was stock. felt like it didnt want to rev hard when i gave it a bit (much like the new v6 commodore) very dissapointing drive i must say. for a 40k plus car toyota could do a way better job, if subaru can make a 4wd boxer turbo for 40k imagine toyotas margins on the celica........wtf.
I have driven only an auto which we don't really test nor comparative. On the open road it's fun to drive and over take vehicles. Contact -Spy- as he has a ZZT231 and uses his as a daily car...