 What to look for when buying a celica? |
 Oct 3, 2012 - 7:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 3, '12 From san francisco Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hey guys, i didn't really know where to to put this thread so i put it here rofl.
Anyways, im looking to buy a celica around my area but is there anything i should look for specifically? besides the main things of course. also how many miles is toooooo many miles since most i see for the past few weeks are around 180k+ or its an automatic(which im not looking for). |
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Oct 3, 2012 - 8:52 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined May 10, '10 From MA Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
why don't you want anything past 180k? bought mine at just over 200k and I'm now at 240k and still running strong.
the auto transmission was in there up until, not this past spring, but the one before that. It was holding up fine, but I just wanted a standard haha |
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Oct 3, 2012 - 9:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 3, '12 From san francisco Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
not sure, just when i got my old car (which i recently sold) i was told to not go for a car that has a ton of miles. Im guessing yours is still running strong?
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Oct 3, 2012 - 9:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 10, '10 From MA Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
yeah she is, I mean I beat on her by going off road sometimes to rally down some trails, and get on it on the road, but the engine holds up. Just regular maintenance and it'll last.
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Oct 3, 2012 - 9:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 11, '09 Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
its good to get one with low mileage but you better get ready to pay a lot for it.
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Oct 3, 2012 - 10:09 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Indeed, mine has 190,000 miles and still going. Yes, stay away from the autos. 110-135hp is bad enough with a manual, let alone an automatic. Every now and then you'll see a low mileage 6th gen, around 50,000 miles or so. Expect to pay around $6,000 for such an example though. The Toyota engines are fairly stout and are non-interference, so not too much to go wrong. Only thing that comes to mind is the 7A-FE being notorious for its oil rings sticking.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Oct 3, 2012 - 10:18 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
if you like wrenching go for the high miles
if you have a cheap mechanic go for the high miles if you want peace of mind, 120 - 160 is ok but the price may not be cheap. a manual car ---- clutch. it will go out soon, thats the reason they sell them sometimes ( it happened to me at 134 k) low mileage celicas are almost impossible to find. look in the hatch area, on the wheel wells for rust issues. look under the doors for rust issues compare both tires (make sure they are centered) otherwise bent arms spare wheel well, look for rust. headlights look for condensation and water radiator, if its too brown, may be prone to crack and need a new one. sunroof, leaking problems struts ( see if it bounces to much) otherwise need to replace. check for bad wearing of tires, to check for alignment issues. just like you would do to buy any car. now if you want to get crazy!!! check for compression. remember, high miles does not always mean problems, but its like the lottery ticket. why buy a car that can potentially be in the garage 3 weeks of the month.. keep looking, youll find one. -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
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Oct 4, 2012 - 12:51 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 3, '12 From san francisco Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
arite thanks guys
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Oct 30, 2012 - 2:06 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Lincoln, Ar Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Magic word "GT" not "ST".
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Oct 30, 2012 - 9:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '12 From canada Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Oct 3, 2012 - 9:29 PM)  yeah she is, I mean I beat on her by going off road sometimes to rally down some trails, and get on it on the road, but the engine holds up. Just regular maintenance and it'll last. its sure the engine hold up lol, but the bushing wont ... |
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Oct 30, 2012 - 10:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (soulshadow @ Oct 30, 2012 - 2:06 AM) Magic word "GT" not "ST". It's not worth the meager power gain for the atrocious drop in efficiency. -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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