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 Sep 10, 2009 - 12:37 AM
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Need some input on which car to get...the celica is out of commision for the time being so need an immediate replacement as a daily beater.
Also, does anyone have carfax to check out these numbers? VIN#JTDKB20U140067715 VIN #: 4T1CA30P86U096613 This post has been edited by CAMAricer: Sep 11, 2009 - 12:26 AM --------------------   2002 SC430 (WC) - 19" SSR Comp-H, Daizen swaybars, Sparco Demons, JDM Soarer conversion, carbon fiber spoiler, Injen intake, front strut bar, drilled/slotted Brembo rotors 1997 Celica ST (DD) - 17" ADR, ViS Zyclone CF hood, ViS CF hatch, K&N intake, Invader body kit |
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Sep 10, 2009 - 12:52 AM
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Being a former owner of a 2002 WRX I voted for that. I'd make sure the timing belt was replaced at 105k, but otherwise the car should be good as long as it wasn't beat on too hard. Even if it ends up needing some work down the line, I'd rather put some money into a car like a WRX than something with a salvage title. Every car I've owned that was salvaged ended up being a nightmare.
Oh and if you look at the WRX put it thru it's paces and make sure it shifts smoothly. Any mods to it or anything? -------------------- 1999 Celica GT
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Sep 10, 2009 - 11:21 AM
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I would only say WRX if you are going to swap the engine and transmission after you buy it. 135K on a turbo car that is known for being beat on is going to mean potential problems. That's why their resale value takes a dump after 100K.
So with that being the only non-salvage car I am going to pick that. -------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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Sep 10, 2009 - 11:56 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '08 From Orlando, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
i chose the wrx, paying 9g for a salvage car makes no sense, and is asking for trouble.
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Sep 10, 2009 - 1:19 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 25, '02 From Pittsburgh/Clairton, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
i voted for the only stick shift, but after seeing you are planning to DD, the Prius is a good contender.
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Sep 10, 2009 - 2:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
I think you need to sit down and decide what you really want...because that is a ridiculously broad choice of cars. But I'd go for the tC or WRX...but I wouldn't get a salvaged car either, so WRX it is.
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Sep 10, 2009 - 4:17 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 18, '08 From Idaho Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
should be no vote, wrx anyday!
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