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Let me tell you I have been looking in the Mid-West for the exact same thing, and I can't find $#!&. Its been quite fustrating, and if I can't find something soon I may have to resort to getting a Honda.

Its just damn near impossible to find these cars in 5spd, that haven't been beaten to hell and back again.

I feel your pain brother.

I guess Coomer you were talking about somethign like this?:

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=27117

And yeah, I definatley agree about the mods. Plus part of the reason I want to get the car is so *I* can learn how to do some of the easier stuff.

Wow... that is awkward... hopefully that post won't be around for long.

To address the actual comment.... yeah... that engine stuff went 'woosh' right over my head. I've read enough to know, vaguely, what you were talking about... but uh... yeah.

Definately stick... I won't buy a car that isn't manual. I hate driving an auto. I feel like I'm not 'connected' to the car. Might as well be a passanger (nothing personal against you autos out there... just a preference)

PS - One thing that I was completely out of touch with was 'megasquirt'. Can someone fill me in?

PPS - Also, if one were so inclined, where would one even look to find a car with a dead engine?

PPPS - Don't feed the Troll! My useful thread will be ruined!

So Mr. Coomer, given your clear knowledge of all-things celica... do you have any recomendations for me? If you were just starting out in celica-land, and had around 5k to spend... what would you do?

I know less than anyone right now, but I am reading my brains out, and trying to learn!

Yeah... Patience... I need to work on that. The fact I have NO car right now makes it a little worse. Hopefully I can find something in the next month.

Thanks again all.

*Sigh*

Oh well... I just want to find a nice 5spd 6gen for a resonable price... is that so hard?

I did a lot of research, and I really like the 6gen. Reliable, sporty, fairly easy to play with.... I want a car that isn't going to need lots of engine work (which I can't do), and is a 5spd. I don't mind if it needs work, it just can't be too intense. Of course I'd love a GT, but I probably won't race it or anything, so its not a major concern.

I've got $5,000 to do everything that needs to be done (car, repairs, tax, title, license).

If you were me, what would you be looking for? How much 'car' can I get for the money I've got? Does anyone know of anything that might be good?

Thanks in advance...

Well then let me tell you what I'm looking for and what I've got.

I'm going to start a new thread asking for some help on finding a car.

Thanks again.

Guy called today and said he would take $2,000 for it... is there a consensus that 2 Grand is overpriced?

Not that I don't trust you Cheesy, just wondering if everyone pretty much agrees.

I went to an body shop and they quoted me around $1,600 for a 'good' paintjob. They came pretty highly recommended from a friend who knows. Then I figure around a grand for new(used) seats, a body kit, and new fenders. That would bring the total $4,300 all together. Which is high for a '94 ST, but it would have a new paintjob, and some nice body pieces.

Many thanks for the input!

I have a few questions to throw out to all the experts here. I've been lurking for a bit and I've read quite a bit, but I've got some questions that I think only those with some experience could answer.

I'm looking locally at a 94 ST 5spd with 100XXX miles on it. The front two fenders are dented badly and the front bumper is also messed up on each side next to the fenders.

The interior is pretty stank, and both seats need to be replaced.

As far as I can tell the engine seems to be in good shape, the air blows icy cold and there appears to be no leaks.

The paint is terrible, and the clear coat is completly gone from the top and hood.

So... my knowledge of cars is not exactly expansive... part of the reason I am looking at this car is to have a 'project' on to learn, but also because it seems to me like the hard parts (engine) are pretty good. Plus I have read many good things about the general reliability of the 6gen Celias.

So two questions:

1) What would one expect to be a fair price (No power anything, no rims, no spoiler, cloth interior... pretty much featureless) The dealer seems pretty firm in the mid 2000s.

AND

2) Is this worth the trouble? Are there any obvious things (engine wise) to look for in the '94 ST? Anything else I should consider?

Thanks in advance.