This JDM 1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four is a Much More Important Car Than It Gets Credit For
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- When I first saw this car I have admit to rolling my eyes a little bit. As a gearhead kid, I was raised on American V8s, and the birth of the Ricer movement seemed strange and offensive - not to mention expensive. The cost per HP of a 4 cylinder turbo in 1991 was a hell of a lot more than in a small block Chevy. As the turbo world eclipsed the V8 world, I lost interest and bought a Buick Riviera.
I regret that now, because I missed out on some pretty neat stuff. The Celicas of the late 80s and early 90s seemed a bit dull and nondescript to me at the time, but having learned more about them later in life, I realize what an important and interesting series of cars these were.
That said, the JDM and ricer subculture drives me insane. I'd rather hang out with Porsche enthusiasts or BMW guys, and that's really saying something.
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Review of 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S:
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Most car reviews at 9 minutes: “thanks for watching, please like, share, and subscribe”
Bill at 9 minutes: “Kamikaze, square water melons and anti-grope buses for teenage girls” and not yet a single word on the Celica.
Legend.
That’s why we’re here right! 😂
I’m one of those 17 year old jdm fan boys Bill hates and I love this video so far, especially the complaining LOL
Don't take it personally - just make fun of 50 something goofballs in their SS Novas.
@@curiouscars9282 Yea up here in Canada those old geezers are pretty nice and surprisingly appreciate the jdm stuff somehow
Maybe West Coast is different, but many of us GenX guys here (who are older than Bill!) have been JDM, WRC and Euro nuts since the Malaise Era.
We HATED what Detroit represented (Landau Roof Mecca) and were messing with Hondas, Saabs, GTIs & rally cars while the V8 crowd lumbered around in land yachts.
Love the ST205 and the 1995 WRC season!!
@@curiouscars9282 Bill, I started watching the video and I said to myself “WTF, some ricer video?” But I took the next 47 minutes to listen to what you had to say. I learned something about a subject I really didn’t know anything about. I’m never going to be a buyer for a car like this. But learning something new, is always a worthwhile endeavor! Thank you!
@@josephvaldora49 Only Bill can go on for 40 minutes on ricer sacrilige, and make it entertaining and informative.
Wow, 99.9k subscribers. No clickbait, no cheap tricks, just pure you. You've been by far my favorite automotive reviewer for the past two years, please keep it up.
You're on point about the JDM community.🤣 The only thing more annoying than the JDM geeks Is the Elon Musk (Tesla) fanbase, they're literally a cult.
Elon Musk sounds like a disease in it's own right
I thought I was the only 1.
Bill calls Tesla's and other electric cars, "Glorified Golf Carts"... another classic line that will be repeated often.
@@mikesawtell9184 the build quality is on par
Elon musk is an actual huckster though. People have been taking him less and less seriously. funding projects that are physically impossible like the hyper loop and other projects that have been in demo stage for 10 years plus. Tesla isn’t even his thing, he bought it out and is just a bit more important than a car salesman. The guy just rubs me the wrong way.
No, we literally watch for the rants. The cars are a nice addition. I'd listen to you talk about anything, great podcast personality.
I agree!
Got to love Bill.
Holy sh** these guys are 55+ yrs old. You could "listen to him talk about ANYTHING, great podcast personality." Dear God that's the cringiest grossest thing I've ever heard.
@@They_Live_While_We_Sleep you're that guy today, huh? There's always one.
Hes getting old as hes very old. He can be ded anytime now so appreciate it!!
I can not get enough of your banter. You make me laugh every time I watch your videos. This video especially, made me laugh uncontrollably. You are an amazing man. I hope you never stop making videos. Thank you for keeping us all happy
Good evening Bill from Ron in Manchester in England. Our weather is cold and wet, very wet we have floods. Sorry your weather is still muggy. What a fantastic car to do a review. Glad the birds are not giving you any trouble.
Hello Ron - cold and wet would suit me just fine. Thanks for stopping by.
@hugo de cara lol
I was in Dover etc a few years ago and it was chilly and wet in July
@@curiouscars9282 I doubt anyone believes you would not complain about the weather in England, Canada, or anywhere else. Don't ever change your medication. You wouldn't be happy if you were happy.
Almost 100k subs and you've earned them all, Bill
"Total Vomitorium"...classic Bill for any new subscribers. Although he is sarcastic, you can appreciate his knowledge of JDM vehicles.
bro your articulation and dry sense of humour is immaculate and appreciated
That right-handed test-drive part was just hilarious! 😄
Cheers from Poland!
😂😂😂🤦🤦🤦
Comfort women, bukkake, ramen noodles, Yoko Ono, seppuku, kamakazi, sushi, samurai swords, square watermelon, fat ass goldfish, and anti grope busses for teenage girls
This is easily your best episode
This had to be the greatest thing I’ve ever watched in my life! love ya billy
Holy shit Bill !!! This may be the most interesting car you've ever had in a video.
I'm a couple years older than you are but this car REALLY makes me drool.
Heard somewhere that the little hole next to the main heat vent was to direct cooling air onto the timing belt
I’m laughing because even down here in NZ, a JDM radio still only picks up Christian Rock. Must be a global strategy
In Canada the jdm radios are useless for fm at least they run a higher frequency than anything here more or less
The JDM radio spectrum goes to under FM 90 MHz only
@@matthewlok3020 I was not aware a frequency was unique to a market. You can fit band expanders to them but the incremental jumps when tuning can be out of sync with certain countries frequencies meaning you can only tune in to odd stations. Best fit a new radio.
This is your best video yet Bill! Your rants on the JDM culture were hilarious. I say this as a proud sixty year old who is currently owning his fourth Honda CRX. Been driving them since 1989. In order they have been 84, 88Si, 85HF, and current 88Si. Wonderful cars and I hope you can do a review on one someday if you can ever find a low mileage stock model. Impossible as that may be. And as a Honda owner I have the same loathing for Toyota as I do Ford being I am a Chevy guy as well. It distressed me that both Toyota and Ford ( for their SHO Taurus) had help from Yamaha, as I am a Yamaha guy when it comes to bikes. Forza Vale`!
Bill you are the only gentleman on UA-cam that never uses the phrase like share and subscribe I thank you for being you.
11:10 "But I digress" I think that's an understatement lol, I love your rants
Scotty Kilmer approves of this video!🤣
Yes 😻
I figured his lemmings would be flooding the comments like when Bill does a Lexus review
@@BaBaBooeyWRLD 😹😹
I am 63 years old and I like the JDM scene and I know some people up here of course I'm in North Dakota we're a little bit more common sense no racer parts just clean and simple. I used to be in the muscle cars but I kind of got tired of those around 1999. And start doing imports with my son
I had one of these in my college days, but a 1988 ST165. Put some mods into it, larger turbo, front mount intercooler, etc, etc. Kept it stock outside, looked like a fridge but man it sure surprised the hell out of a lot of Hondas at the hang outs! Great memories. Have an SC300 manual now with the same upgrades; it's amazing to me I've had these lesser known Japanese cars all my life and Bill has managed to cover them all! Great variety of cars on this channel, keep it up, Bill! If ever in Miami, I'll buy ya a beer.
I enjoy listening to your reviews Bill
Congratulations on reaching 100k subs 👏🙌 thank you for your time! You always tell great stories about cars and their mark they left of so many people.
Look at those subscriber numbers & short video! Wonder if Bill can find a 1979-1981 Chrysler New Yorker to review with his UA-cam plaque. Great things from Bill continue!
Damn, I wish I could.
Someone get Scotty Kilmer on the phone and tell him that this replacement Celica has arrived‼️ same year but JDM
No he’s too cheap to change cars . Long love the 94 celica
I wouldn’t be shocked if he bought this and made a video about it
No volunteers? Well that's strange. No, not really.
A name which must not be mentioned
Spoiler looks like it is wearing black high heels.😂🤣 It’s got a nice pick up though Bill. Thanks for the video and review!
Bill, you’re so amazing at selling cars every time you UA-cam a new car I want it very badly :)
“Carolina Squat” sounds like some illicit act that’s performed on senatorial page boys in Lindsey Graham’s hotel room.
Thank you Bill love it please don’t change. You helped resurrect my love for automobiles. I’ll check out that movie🍿
First time watching your channel and already love it! This guy is hilarious.
Most people on you tube are on their best behavior, making believe they are perfect. You are real at all times like everyone in the world. We love the real-ness you bring.
The purpose of drifting is that your technically controlling a car that is out of control and it's not an easy thing to learn at all
Bill made me care about a JDM car for 47 minutes. Now I will go back to ignoring their existence. Give me classic American cars from the Malaise Era!
Oh man! St205s are getting more attention! I just imported mine. I bet the value of them are going to skyrocket one of these years. You gained a new sub, I've never been into so much talking, but you are so entertaining
Speaking of UA-cam movies, mine have been Mike Judge's "Office Space", and "Santa Claus Conquers The Martians".
Son of ass, bitch! Why does it say paper jam when there is no paper jam!
I'm from South Africa where cars are also right hand drive.
I've never driven a left hand drive car, so I'm only used to right hand drive.
Japanese cars turn signal levers are on the right yes. On German cars the lever on the left and wipers on the right.
I can just imagine that driving a RHD vehicle where other cars are LHD are just as "dangerous" as driving a LHD car where all the others are RHD.
I'll be looking forward to the Mark V.
Almost at 100k subscribers! You deserve it Bill! We love your video's!
Thank you Bill, I needed a good dose of your humor, I found out One of my friends passed away yesterday. You made me laugh 🤣.
sorry for your loss bro, have a good weekend :)
@@cadenandrew1597 thank you
RIP
"The metric system is a tool of the devil." How Florida of you, Bill.:)
Only commies use metric
Your driving reminds me OF ME SHIFTING AND DRINKING … BACK TO THE NAVY BASE 😂.
This is one of the funniest ones i've watched of his yet.. When he opened what would normally be the drivers door.
I absolutely love how he accentuates ‘stupid’. It really drives home the disgust. “Stee-u-pid”.
In England we drive on the left with the steering on the right because back in the day the horse rider would hold his jousting stick in his right hand. Maybe the same for Japan. But your history started a few centuries after that so I guess it wasn't an issue. Regarding turn signal stalks it used to be the case in England that stalks were on the right as in this car. Again there was sense to this as this is the hand you would use to make hand signals. Probably why US cars have turn signals left hand side. In any case Euro rules trashed that and the majority of cars here now have signals left. Maybe next time you do a right-hooker you can quote some jousting knowledge. Just to fill it out a bit, you know.
We drive on the opposite side of the road because we did not want to be like a British 😻😹😻
@@hotroddave7597 incorrect. Initially US cars were right hand drive but in those days overtaking wasn't necessary and there wasn't much speed involved. They drove on the right side of the tracks so they could observe ditches etc at the side.
36:38 I understand Bill's frustration of driving opposite side. Yet feel very natural right hand drive (it really works for my ambidextrous left right oddness) I'm from a country that's right hand drive (Aust.)
I was visiting Saskatchewan (left hand dr) and offered to drive a drunk girl home in her pickup one Sat night. I'd never driven left hand drive and it was confusing and i felt totally out of balance by it - i was so bad at left hand drive she and being drunk picked up on it made me stop said it was too dangerous and drove us instead that's how bad i was at it.
@@bradford_shaun_murray that's a great handle and an even better story made me lol. I think Bill is one of the best car tubers out there. He just doesn't give a flying f--k and that's so refreshing in this pc shit world. From Covid scotch to 9mms in the glove box, infants contained in the trunk (boot) and the Canadians in the back and that back story, I mean, he's cracked it.
@@Banglish123 cool, oh yeah Bill is interesting (I'd buy a car from him - his standards are high hence car is high standard if he presents it) he seems very free flow with his thoughts and based in data recall esp historical stuff mixed with the old 'yeah f@ck it i'm just gonna say it with some tactful dry humour thrown in' for good measure style.
100,000 subs. On a roll and well deserved
I love Formula one & Grand Prix Racing and the fabulous 24 days at lemans
Pressed like before I even watched. But a great review again Bill, really look forward to seeing that you've posted. Have a good weekend
If the car crashes into the lake, the spoiler is half pontoon
🤤love the GT but that wing is obscene..
This video is why we love you Bill !
One of your best.
The Toyota Celica GT-Four is a high performance model of the Celica Liftback that was produced from 1986 to 1999, with a turbocharged 3S-GTE engine, and full-time AWD. ... The ST205 came in late 1994, and became the official rally car in 1995 with one WRC victory. It also won the 1996 European Rally Championship.
Been binge watching Bill for a couple days, never thought from his previous videos that he would have a problem with Danny Gokey playing on the radio
Scotty Kilmer approved!!
Papa Bill. I hope you are well. This Celica is a very cool car. But it is not a Silverado
Off the charts Bill, love the dialogue where anything considered not politically correct is brought out, not just aired, but given a gold lamé suit and matching Eldorado to cruise around in 🎉 keep up the good work 🎳🥂🍾🥳💫
Corvette Summer is a fun movie. I saw it as a very young kid in the 70s at a cinema walk in.
The car of choice of Scotty Kilmer the legendary 94 Celica
For all the reasons why you hate these JDM people, is why we love you Bill,you are real breathe of fresh air
"94' Celica. A new car dealership’s worst nightmare!" 😂 Scotty Kilmer
Im 16 and own a 2001 celica GT-S, but thinking about getting a 2nd celica just for the GT-4, celicas are so underrated its sad :( but ill show everyone that goes to school with me, its better than they think
That car wipers upset you more that the goats planning your demise. Great car you brought us.
For reference I'm 23, lookin at this same car but black with 56,000 miles from Duncan's imports, I nearly pissed all over myself with your comment about the lack of deer in the area!! Earned a subscriber sir good work
Congrats on 100k!
The 4wd drift IS scientifically the fastest way around a corner. You just need to learn how to do it. It's not the same as drifting.
Very modern looking for a ‘94. I have a Grand Marquis of the same year, which of course I prefer, but not as forward looking as this car.
I absolutely love Bill's style. It is the complete opposite of the nauseating style of modern snowflake UA-camrs. Ever see any Tabitha Swatosh 'content'? Oh for the love of God... literally every sentence, no, every 4 words, is a cut or little skip. Like a 'take', EVERY 2-3 seconds. They can't put together two coherent thoughts smoothly without a break, and then there's Bill - nearly 50 minutes of smooth, continuous gold.
Yeah yeah, I know Bill breaks to 'get his bag of crap in the car'. But that's understandable; if we worked with Dalton the Detailer, we'd also need to bring a big bag of detail equipment, whiskey, and assault rifles. 😉
Good job on 100k!
This guy is the perfect guy to sit next to at a bar. Knowledgeable and has some subtle humor
What an amazing, astounding sushi ricer car, Bill! I love this, man. Takes me back to my high school/college baseball days and I LOVE that. Thanks for getting out of your comfort zone and bringing this to us. ;) JV Johnny
Yeah, so nice that Scotty Kilmer owns a 94 Celica and you have a Stupid car payment on a Kia. LOL
i really loved this jdm review by someone who hates jdm cars xD
I think the actual video starts around 18:50.
Honestly, great walk around minus the rambling in the beginning.
This is one of the funniest video I've watched on UA-cam. Especially with the weebs getting offended in the comment section.
Back in the day I actually considered one of these but I went with my 94 Firebird T/A
Now there's a car close to Scotty Kilmer's heart!
I think it’s funny af when you talk about all the animals scheming on you 🤣
From Cutlas to Celica, you tell all Bill !! Great showcase as always - plus the ireland and hash part : p And, kudos on your youtube odometer [soon] turning 100k
So true. Diesel guys are the new ricers. Absolutely nailed that
In Australia you can buy what’s called a band converter that shifts the FM up 10 MHz , specifically for S/H Japanese imports . I used to fit loads of them ! Just plugs into the antenna lead & 12v supply . Saves changing the radio .
This video needs more likes and views.
“They’re not flippidies” quote of our time
Japanese auto culture is multi-faceted, just as it is with the American side. You have the Fast and Furious dullards who only got interested in the scene from that genre of movies, ricing everything out contrary to any semblance of functionality, and you have the more technical-oriented serious people. Seems to be split pretty evenly. The actual owners of JDM-only cars are largely the latter
Some people dream about having Lamborghinis or Ferraris, others about classic muscle like 69 mustangs and chevelles, some dream about supras and GT-Rs. Me? I dream about the 94 celica, doesn’t matter the package, I want one and it’s not a ridiculous goal.
I dream about toyoya mark 2
A Tijuana Pimp…. I laughed soooo damn hard. Thanks for a great review!
My grandma had an All Trac in the 1990's bought new in 1993, by 2000 it was rusted away and was replaced with an Impreza wagon (not WRX) I wanted to purchase it since the Subaru dealer was giving her 800$ in exchange but the car couldn't even be put on the lift for inspection so everyone figured it was a fair offer and I passed...
I love some of the jdm cars for what they are and how they look, not for the whole SUPERCAR KILLER thing, I watch anime and like japanese culture in general, but OH MY GOD the first ten minutes were one of the best of my life xD
20 years ago my friend blew up his transmission in his eclipse doing burnouts (the diff exploded) i let him tow it to my house (begging my mom) so his dad wouldn't kill him while we fixed it. He came over on his bicycle to "work on the car" and pulled a god damn fart can out of his backpack.
Before buying a new transmission from the junkyard he got a fart can.
I hated those things, i pretended i had to work on my car so that i could distance myself without being mean... He knew i thought they were dumb too.
He put it on, then had to take the exhaust off anyways to do the trans. Silly story, reminded by "jdm" and the rice explosion of 2000. Later he got neons and wanted help hiding the switch...
Who would have thought 20 years later we'd see trucks and jeeps get riced out with neon lights!
I do not understand the distain for the glasspack type of muffler on 4cyl cars...it makes them sound nasty!...I can remember that a lot of old VW Bugs sported a version of those mufflers--made my Ghia sound sporty, even if it was not really a sporty car!..lol...your attitude is just another way express your anger at foreign cars in general.
Made my morning after being woken up by grandkids bedtime noisemaker. Leaves it on high volume and leaves the door open for everyone to hear at 6am
By the way Bill, British Columbia were RHD left hand lane but converted to align with the eastern Provinces early 20s!!!
Bill out here snappin
Congrats on cracking the magical 100 thousand subscribers mark Bill, you really deserve it!
oh god.
JDM fans in america is just too much.
here in Asia, we just enjoy our light track ek civics, ae86, 323s and such until the end.
love ur vids :>
It's amazing that I'm 7:31 into this video and He hasn't mentioned the car he's reviewing yet! LOL, this is going to be legendary!
Nice. I haven't seen one of these since I played Gran Turismo 4 on my PS2.
Another classic episode. Thanks, Bill!
THanks Bill for suffering through the hissing, spitting, and flatulating to bring us Rally lunatics this gem of a car.
11 minutes in of rambling... "but I digress..." Never change Bill!! 👍👍
I just finished watching Wangan Midnight after this video and I have to say it was a very enthralling movie, Thanks for the recommendation Bill!
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This car just reminded me of the Fast & Furious movie Series 😂
Omg, Scotty Kilmer would blow his top seeing this thing in person!!!! 😂
No shit
"He has a way with words...like a professional wrestler has a way of folding chairs..."
Thanks Bill!! Made my day. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Bill is kinda good with those chairs too.
Actually we do tune in for the weather.