JWorrel 
2003 Toyota Celica Hatchback GT-S 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
Not enough low end torque
 This car takes to long to get going.  
When you punch the gas pedal, nothing 
happens until about 5 seconds later 
(when you are at 7000 rpm).  I know 
that is sort of the point, and it does 
corner great and can accelerate through 
turns great, but I still feel that it 
makes the car feel underpowered and 
sluggish off the line.  At least a 6cyl 
Grand Am can bark the tires when you 
floor it.  Apparently a manual 
transmission in this car is a must 
since you probably have to rev it up to 
about 7,000 rpm and drop the clutch to 
have a good start off the line.  I'm 
just disappointed because I wanted 
something sporty, but this car just 
doesn't have any real oomph.