ChrisDG 
2001 Toyota Celica Hatchback GT 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Reliable, Light-Weight, Easily Tuned
 Extremely reliable.  In 7 years, I've changed the battery once, and at 141,000 kms, the front brakes finally needed service.  Back brakes they tell me have half the original material.  I wanted a firmer suspension and a bit more hp, so I gave it a light tuning: AEM cold air intake, TRD cat-back system, shocks, lowering springs, and sway bars.  The car ride extremely firm, but: a) never bottoms-out; b) it's much safer with a terrific grip (Toyota claims 0.90 with my set up) and lane change capability (+5 mi/h).  I've no use for a back seat except to reduce insurance costs and carry my laptop. At 6'1", I can lie flat in the front. I've also carried a 78" x 30" sheet of acrylic in the back.