6G Celicas Forums

Hi Peeps... Yes.. I'm back... but with bad news. Before I start explaining, let me tell those who don't me, you can read about my car here:

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=6255

Anyway, I just wanted to say that I have to sell my car. I had an unfortunate event the day after Thanksgiving. I rear ended a S500 on my way home from Black Friday shopping. Rather than putting anymore into this car than I already have, I think I'm at that age where I need to just move on. It's really breaking my heart to type this because I've had this car since 1994 (I'm the original owner), and was hoping to keep this car as a WIP Project car till I grow old. But I really should just hand her over to another enthusiast who will be willing to take good care of her as well as I tried to do.

How bad was the damage? In my eyes... bad enough relative to how much I spent on the GT-FOUR hood and the Varis body kit. When I collided with the person in front of me, the front bumper crumpled, headlights (except for the passenger-side lowbeam) cracked to pieces, and the GT-FOUR hood folded. Fortunately, the front fenders didn't get damaged at all. Some internal parts got damaged as well, (i.e. the radiator and POSSIBLY, NOT CERTAIN the heat exchange for the A/W Intercooler). The windshield is cracked from both airbags getting deployed.

I got rear ended by a big rig last year, so the Varis rear bumper is cracked, but still repairable. The front bumper on the other hand isn't.

From what I can tell, the Celi is still repairable. The amount you'll spend will more than likely be less than what I spent on all the body work, the motor, motor installation, WIRING, etc. I'm planning on taking pictures some time this week. What sucks is that I had just bought new tires about 3 weeks ago, and got new brakes in August.

Anway, again, I feel really crushed right now because I spent over $10K on this car since I've owned her, but a lot of time, effort, AND LOVE into her... but feel that it's best to just let her go.

If you are at all interested in buying her AS-IS to either repair, or salvage the parts for a motor swap, feel free to post here, PM me, or email me an offer. My email is rayf@illmaticonline.com

A very sad Celi enthusiast,
Ray

This post has been edited by kuya1284: Dec 5, 2005 - 2:56 PM

Man, i read your whole story a long time ago and i knew i recognized your name. I cant believe what happened. Well i am interested so i was wondering if you could PM me with an offer. Thanks.

Kuya, we were all wondering what happened to you. Your car was gorgeous, top 3 on the site in my opinion. It will be missed, but hopefully you make a good sale. Good luck man.

Any pictures?

Damn, i never lost thoughts about your car Ray.... I knew one day we will see you here again....

Anyway, i would like to know how much for the car like it is now, and i would like to see pics.... And i PM'ed you with few Questions...

ray, its a shame to see you return in this fasion.
we'd like to have your knowlage base back around...

i feel for ur car man...sorry to hear what happened.

OK ka lang ba pare???

bboy

This post has been edited by BBoYRuGGeD: Dec 5, 2005 - 7:00 PM

Good luck with the sale, Ray. She was a beauty and some of the inspiration for my build.

- Jay

Ever since I started this new job, I haven't had time to do anything. Not only that, I also purchased a house last year, which is what all my expenses have been going into. I definitely miss coming on here and choppin it up with all you guys.

Sorry, but I got home really late last night and couldn't take any pictures. If I get home early today, then I'll take some pics as soon as I get home. Most likely, I won't get home early because I got to work late. It took me 2.5 hours to get to work today because some big rig collided with a car, which ejected the driver and killed him. That car somehow spun out of control, facing the westbound on the eastbound traffic. That's how the big rig hit him. The big rig ended up smashing THROUGH the center divider, ending up on the freeway going westbound. So yeah... it was a really HORRIBLE drive to work today... and to think... I left early. =/

Anway... I'll try to get some pics ASAP for you guys.

On a side note: I kept thinking about my car all day yesterday again... and how hard it was to get a lot of the parts (Apex Intake, E153 tranny with LSD, Varis body kit, etc.) If I were to start up this project again... I'd hate to go through all that again... grrr... I think I'm mostly crushed about the body kit most of all... since it's not easy getting kits from Japan.

Take care guys. I'll be in touch.

I think if I would have spent the mondo cash on that kit, I would kill anyone who touched it.. Then again I already have that mindset about everything..

You really don't know how bad I wanted to KILL the truck driver that rear ended me... especially after the CHP told me that it was my fault. He more than likely would have agreed with me in saying that the truck driver was at fault and driving WRECKLESSLY had he witnessed the accident first hand. Seriously... I wish I had his address right now.. you really don't know...

hey if u part ur car out im interested in the motor mounts (the 3 tranny ones cuz i already got a st205 pass. side) and maybe even the e153 tranny

btw r u pinoy?

bboy

oh no. i had no idea you wrecked the car. such a shame, it was one of the best ones around. i really liked it. cant wait to see the pics

I feel ya bro......http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=31555

This post has been edited by 0Re0: Dec 9, 2005 - 1:28 AM

Dang man so sorry to hear this...makes me sad reading it :'( just lettin you know i feel the same way. I had a SUV reverse into my 97 convert celica. It's big ass exhuast made a hole on my front bumper WHILE I WAS IN THE CAR! A hit and run... and while driving home to do something about it someone hit my left rear trying to squeeze through my lane. damn the stress i have that day... but i feel ya

lol o shoot, rouel, breaking out the tagalog skills lol



btw r u pinoy?

bboy
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then ask him if he is flip, lol

in any case, kuya lol, if you are pinoy, ...macano? (sp) if not pinoy, how much?

really sorry kuya.

bump, pics?

i'd like to see some pics. where are you in ca?