new to celicas!, what one have I got? Options

[andysport]

Hi guys!

I Live in the UK and have just bought an Jap import 6 gen celica.
as I don't know anything about these cars I just would like to know what model it is. it has a 2.0L 16v DOHC engine has something in the window saying strut suspension. it has all the gadgets i.e electric windows, mirrors,air con etc.
can anyone tell me which one it is and what power etc. I never know about these jap imports. someone said it might be an ss-3 but i just want to know for sure.

cheers

[doGGy]

Hey,
Welcome to the Celica Family
I think you have a GT with 3S-GE motor (or maybe 3S-FE). But anyway, you have a GT Cuz all the ST celicas came with 7A-FE 1.8l motor

[Akimbo]

3S-FE probably.

[boosted_K2]

3sge. you are a lucky man.

[Rivo]

if it says something like strut suspension, then it's most likely Super Strut, which only came as an option I believe on the SS III and the GT4.

Do us a favor, pop that hood and tell us if you see a red intake manifold. Also, if you have a spoiler, check then posts that the spoiler is on, might say SSIII

[macavely]

if you can take a pic of your engine and post it... then we will tell you exactly what you got.

[FallenHero]

Or you can look at the vin plate and tell us... if you are standing in front of your car looking at the engine, it will be on the fire wall on the driver's side. IT's a big white info box that says what you have.

Jon

[andysport]

yeah the vin number is ST202-0108677.

what does that mean?

[celi94]

It means your are one lucky basterd!!

ST202 = 3th gen 3sge (175ps)
if your engine is painted red and it says beams, than its a 4th gen 3sge with vvti (197ps)

[viper]

[Inferno]

Congratulations! Welcome to the club.

[Rivo]

I didn't think that Super Strut came as an option on the regular UK GT's, oh well.

[bigredcelica]

Yup, You certainly have a 3S GE. If you look under the hood behind the drivers side (right hand drive, I presume) there should be a label detailing your injun type. The SS III is similar to the SS II but comes with full body kit. Also if you are looking for a wheel bearing and you get dogs hardship trying to find one then you know for certain that it is an SS III. And Strut Suspension does indicate SS III.

Why all the "lucky b*****d" replys? Is the 3S GE engine something special? Like andysport I am new to the Celica (May 2003) world but have found out mountains of information when I go to look for parts (Mine is a 1994 import - try getting an indiglo dial for a Japanese import with a 9K rev dial with a 120 mph speedo!!!!). I've changed the wishbone, wheel bearing, rear struts and springs, bulbs (the existing ones wouldn't dazzle rabbits), cat and brake pads as well as taking off those insulting 15" alloys for 17" Tooras.

Have fun andysport - the celi will break your heart and bank but you won't want to part with it - I gaurantee you!

Bigredcelica.