| Jun 16, 2012 - 2:33 AM | Forum: Exterior Styling · Post Preview: #971176 · Replies: 16 · Views: 3,723 |
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QUOTE (cheela @ Jun 15, 2012 - 8:16 PM)  Wow, thanks!  |
| Jun 15, 2012 - 3:37 PM | Forum: Exterior Styling · Post Preview: #971099 · Replies: 16 · Views: 3,723 |
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Yeah, I can tell it's a Nevada plate. What is that black thing with holes below the license plate? Sorry, I'm new at this.  |
| Jun 15, 2012 - 3:40 AM | Forum: Exterior Styling · Post Preview: #971017 · Replies: 16 · Views: 3,723 |
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Can anyone identify the owner of this Celica? I found these pictures on my computer but I completely forgot where or how I found these pictures.    Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! |
| May 17, 2012 - 5:18 PM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #966674 · Replies: 22 · Views: 3,115 |
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The Celica was sold to someone else, thanks for all your help anyways! |
| May 16, 2012 - 8:45 PM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #966513 · Replies: 22 · Views: 3,115 |
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So I wasn't able to go to Laughlin today. Earliest day that I'll be able to go is Sunday because I'll be busy every other day.  |
| May 15, 2012 - 11:47 PM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #966351 · Replies: 22 · Views: 3,115 |
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QUOTE (ricochet1490 @ May 15, 2012 - 11:57 PM) Rust at the bottom of the doors, Rust under the antenna, tear in the drivers seat shoulder. broken/loose armrest, busted cupholders Hatch cover that acts as a rear dash is in place with both plastic clips on both sides in tact and not broken, condition of steering wheel broken driver side taillight ( seems its always the drivers side that breaks) check the headlights for broken mounting tabs and other hints to check for collisions check for water in the highbeams There is a bar that runs infront of the airconditioner condensor(front radiator thing) that is often bent in during an accident check for plastic undercovers in the front Thats all I got. If you find 3+ of these things missing/broken/ out of place... talk him to 500. Be like hey, gotta fix dents, gotta get it towed, gotta re-upholster, gotta get new hatch deck, gotta replace taillight etc etc. as an example if you find things on this list out of place. Can't speak for the mr2 Alright, thanks! The interior looks like it's in good condition from the pictures he sent me. Towing isn't going to be a problem since my dad has AAA. I plan on replacing the tails with a pair of JDM tails if I do get the car and replacing the dented fenders. I'll report back tomorrow if I'm able to go check the cars out. |
| May 15, 2012 - 9:50 PM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #966334 · Replies: 22 · Views: 3,115 |
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So I worked things out with the owner and he's willing to bring the price down to $600 since I'll have to drive over and tow it home. Hopefully, I can drive out tomorrow. I guess while I'm at it, I'll take a look at a '91 MR2 for $2200. http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/3015384509.html When I go to check these cars out, are there any specific spots I should check for wear and tear? |
| May 15, 2012 - 12:21 AM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #966164 · Replies: 22 · Views: 3,115 |
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Thanks, everyone! I will try to get the price down to $500. He sent more pics of the interior and exterior. The front and rear fender has some minor damage, nothing too serious. I will be going down to Laughlin on Wednesday to check the car out and hopefully buy it at a cheaper price. Any ideas on what engine to swap out for? I want to swap for a 3S-GTE but considering my lack of driving experience, would this be wise? Also, this car's an automatic. |
| May 14, 2012 - 8:51 PM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #966131 · Replies: 22 · Views: 3,115 |
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QUOTE (Special_Edy @ May 14, 2012 - 9:43 PM) What are you looking to get into? I'm not going to lie to you, a rod bearing is alot of work. Do you have any mechanical experience and are you willing to invest $500 to $1000 into this car to get it drivable( with you doing ALL the labor of course)? You will absolutely fall in love with this car if you start wrenching on it and wont have any regrets. I just want to give you level advice. The amount I'm willing to spend on this car is $2000 max, so I'm in good shape there. As for mechanical experience, I have none, but my dad is friends with a mechanic who specializes in Toyotas so that shouldn't be an issue either. |
| May 14, 2012 - 7:35 PM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #966121 · Replies: 22 · Views: 3,115 |
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QUOTE (Box @ May 14, 2012 - 6:14 PM) Provided body and interior are in good shape it'd make for a good drivetrain swap candidate. Keep in mind, this is going to be my first car. I don't want to do anything crazy like that... yet.  |
| May 14, 2012 - 5:49 PM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #966105 · Replies: 22 · Views: 3,115 |
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Hi there! I'm brand new to this forum and I'm looking for a car as my first. Last night, I spotted a 1995 Celica GT for $700 on craigslist. I contacted the guy today and he said the car is still available. The car is in Laughlin and the motor is not running because the rod bearing went out. Here is the link to the car: http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/3013812189.html A few questions:1. Is it a good deal? 2. If I do get this car, would swapping out the motor be easier/cheaper than rebuilding it? 3. Any things I should make sure to check when I go look at the car tomorrow? Thanks! |
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