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I am wanting to see if I can get a buyer for my car, since I've found a good opportunity with another car that is newer. I love this car to death, but I'm wanting something newer since I drive nearly 400 miles per week. It is a 95' GT hatchback, that just turned 178k on the clock. I bought this car from an Asian guy in January of 2007, when it had around 160k. Since then I've done many things to it, modification and maintenance wise. I've lowered the car, put new wheels on it, changed radio/speakers, added sound deadener, put in a new shift knob, among many other things. The car itself drives very nicely, and I haven't had any major problems with it ever, and it has NEVER overheated in the time I've had it. I have receipts for almost everything done to the car, and I'm very picky about the small things (though sometimes I don't have money for everything, so it can be bothersome lol). The exterior has some minor issues, but it's certainly not horrible. I'd give the body a 7/10, and the interior an 8/10. The previous owner was in an accident, and I'm guessing he was short on money to get it fixed. To make a long story short, the passenger side fender and bumper was bondo'd together, and it's starting to crack. There are also some other parts of the car that were repainted, including the drivers side door. The tabs for the headlights (low beam only) are also broken, which I haven't been able to fix due to the fender/bumper issue. I'm making the problems sound worse then they actually are. Recent pictures of the car:







































Maintenance done
Timing belt/water pump done by Toyota in October 2007 (receipt)
Koyo replacement radiator installed by me
Toyota thermostat/gasket installed by me (receipt)
NGK spark plugs/wires installed by me (receipt)
Toyota brake pads on front/rear installed by me (receipt)
All 4 calipers painted black done by me
Synthetic oil changes every 7k miles
Red coolant flush done by Toyota (receipt)
Brake fluid bled/flush w/ Valvoline synthetic fluid done by me
Clutch master bled/flush w/ Valvoline synthetic fluid done by me
Transmission fluid recently changed to Mobil 1 75-90 (done at same time as CV axle below)
Transmission CV axle seal done by local mechanic
New valve cover gasket done by me
Alignment done recently (w/print out)
New black leather shift boot
Starter taken out and repaired by me (new contacts)
Sylvania Silverstar low/high beam bulbs

Modifications done
1.5" lowering all around w/ Sprint lowering springs
Toyota front shocks, KYB rear shocks (bought off a member on here)
17" Scion TC wheels
225/45/17 Sumitomo HTR Z-3 tires (best in their class)
Removed restrictor intake box
Doors and rear hatch floor Dynamat'd
Carpet padding added to door/rear panels and floor to rid of road noise
Scion TC radio installed
6.5" Infinity Reference front speakers

The Bad
Like previously mentioned, the front end
Headlight tabs broken on low beam lights
Driver side window is slightly loose, probably just needs to be tightened
Rear suspension clunk, I'd say it's either the sway bar bushings or strut mounts (either problem is around $50, I just haven't had time to look into it)
There is a whine at low RPM and I believe it's the alternator (though I haven't had any problems driving at all, it's just been a noise at this point, I haven't had time to look into it)
Pulls to the right still after alignment, I am not sure what is causing this. It isn't very bad, I've just grown used to it

I am honest about everything done to this car. This car has been dead reliable for me since I've bought it, and can get me well into 30+ MPG when driven right. I am looking to get $3500 firm. I think this is a great price for a car that only needs a few small things to make perfect. A/C works perfectly and is ice cold, and the moonroof works perfectly as well. If you are interested, send me a PM and we can work something out. I am located in the Fort Worth, TX area.

-Matt

This post has been edited by GotToyota: Sep 25, 2008 - 10:52 PM

so what kind of car you looking at?

Sorry to hear you are selling this beauty

That is the perfect price, dont take a nickel less, i got a friend who is wanting to sell his civic and buy a celica, i've already informed him of yours:)

Cool, let me know if he's interested.

-Matt

Bump up!

Sunday bump up. I want to get this sold!

tried craigslist?

Not yet. I'd like someone on the forum to have a chance at it first.

-Matt