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I picked up a black and tan 2001 Solara SLE V6 Convertible tonight for $2700. Some big interior cosmetic issues but drive train is fine. So, sorry ya'll, I am no longer in the market. Thanks for the help. I'll be selling off my spare 6G tiddly bits in the next week or 2.

Only because I have an offer in the close area ... I want opinions.

$3800, 97 GT Convert "LE"

Top doesn't open (claim it is motor, also claim it seals), all 4 windows operate well enough
NO ABS (that hurts me)
Paint has flaws, like minor/scratch/tiny_dents paint/pen marker fill ins into scratches, among 1/3 of panels
Came up and battery was dead, all 4 brake routers rusted over, guy opening the car didn't even know to turn the key "away from front and wait a sec"
Some car group bought it at auction
Car has been on CraigsList 2+ months (most with bad phone number) new phone number listed on jan 2nd
Serp belt torn and flapping
Driver seat "left chest" tan leather bucket flap not just torn, but missing foam.
Upgraded head unit missing faceplate

I havn't taken it for a drive as I can't do the "manual up a hill at a stop sign" driving thing (grew up Auto but I can manual it enough, for now)

What I am asking is ... ya'll barely know me, but I have been in a 95 GT Hatchback for a while though I have to give it up (now). Tell me this car/offer is a waste of time or it is a steal? About me, I can give some time to things that take "8ish hours", but I do not have the time to do the deep down (multi day) major things anymore. We get old, we get jobs, we spend more free time in other cities than home.

Personally, I am also a bit split between an early 2000's Miata and the 6th Gen Celica (post 96) and an early 2000's Solara. But I have been driving a friend's 95 ST Hatchback for years and I know my way around the car so well (thanks to this place mostly), I am really thinking I am going with the Celica.

I might cry now.

I'll be in Northern Maryland late Jan. I can circle back with you then to see if I have time for the ~2 hour drive to take a look then. Though good luck selling this (or keeping it!)

Looking for an OBD2 compatible convertible, preferably with power windows and ABS. Needs to be within 200 miles of Atlanta though (unless real cheap and worth the shipping cost, which is doubtful)

Is it ABS? Hard to see, lots of add ons. Looks like the normal brake lines have been clipped/shortened.

I am in the process of installing HID 3000K bulbs with clear lenses, but I am delayed for when I can pull the bumper off and get the electrical done (I have a 95 with no pre existing wires). I made a custom metal cap to cover the tip of the longer Xenon bulb to cut down the glare. I was going to post a how-to about it some day. The color is just like Blood Money's pic.

I would recommend adding the option "either" as some people might want the coilovers, but are indifferent to which, and thus having to choose one or the other might skew the true results.

I second the O2 sensor.

I had similar issues on a different car, though more of the jerking and odd idling at a red light (no knocking). Replaced thermostat, flushed out the water, and checked EGR along with vacuum tubes , same issue, but once I replaced the O2 sensor it resolved it. The sensor was caked over with nastiness, barely could get the sensor out.

I travel through DFW and Arlington every few months. Though I'd be in a rental or parent's Avalon (the Celica lives in Atlanta), I'd still like to see what some other people are doing with their beauties when I am in town. Keep us informed when this happens, eh?

Did you take pics? You could always write a second how-to, give your experiences, and let those willing folks know both. (or any help?)

Eh, back to the point, it is cheaper to buy someone else's unless you are a god in the car shop, you have access to a car shop, and you have decent free time (no kids, no second job, no weekend jail). More celica's are listed elsewhere than here, take a look.

Got a reply ...

Thank you for your e-mail. At the current time we do not have plans for the Celica but I will definitely pass on your request to our development team. If you should have any further questions, please let me know.

Regards,

Sent an email too. I too would like a coilover upgrade for a 150K+ daily driver that I wish was a toy.

I have a used one too from a junk yard.

Here they are. I had to drill the screw out the back to get them off the mount/bracket, so you'll have to glue them on a mount. As everyone is saying, you are better off getting new ones and glue them to the mount/bracket. I was able to get a 1 inch tweeter to fit between the mirror covers and bracket. I'll give these to you for the cost of shipping rounded up, i bought them used from someone here, I have no idea if they work as I have never cared.

I also have one extra mirror cover with the tweeter hole thing, but it is missing the nipple/plug thing so it also needs to get glued in place. If you want that also, PM me.

I too spent a while looking for these in junkyards before I bought them here, out of over 30 gen 6s, I have never seen these remaining in a car.

I have two tweeters and wires I bought used. Bought mainly to get the bracket, and I put new tweeters on them. If you want just the tweeters, I am glad to get rid of them.

Yip, the ST drums are ugly. It is an upgrade I want to do, but I think someone will have beat me to it.

Will that fit in a stock 15" wheel?

It's been a bit of a break again. Are you still making these kits? Did dyno results ever get posted?

Edit/update bump

I am looking for:

- a pair of black tweeter covers
- the black plastic surround that goes around the shifter, and contains the "change tray" and cig lighter (LH drive). No manual boot needed.

(update) all I need still is the tweeter cover for the passenger side. Thanks to all those that have helped.

Please PM me, consider shipping to 30309.

Though all have been asked about .... are both the twetter/mirror covers still available? are the radio/AC and shifter area bezel available?