[Why did you decide to buy a Celica and what has it been like to own?]

Always loved Celicas but never considered getting one as practicallity always ruled the roost.

However, after a rake of issues with my 2009 Skoda Octavia diesel, including £1200 of engine repairs (would have been £3000 had Skoda UK not helped, as it was a fully serviced low miles car) I decided to get shot, so thought the time was right to get a Celica.

Love it to bits, other than my 'project' car (Marcos) it's the best car I've owned, does everything it needs to, and if I'm not playing it's quiet, comfortable, practical and costs only fractionally more to run than the Skoda (excluding the repairs).

I plan to keep this one for a long time, or at least replace it with another. Even my Fiancee loves it to bits, said it sort of reminds her of her old Mini (a proper one, not a Bini).

Chris.

[Where Have You Been In Your Celica Today?]

Nowhere sadly, not since hitting a badger last week. Just waiting for some free time to have a look and assess the repair.

Normally a 30mile round trip to the train station on a daily basis. All 60 limit twisty country roads, such a chore....