 Considering a 1994 Celica Gt hatch |
 Jul 10, 2013 - 8:43 PM
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Hey guys, first post. Long story short, I have a 2004 BMW 325i that is abysmal on MPG for some reason, no matter what I change, I can barely squeeze 20mpg. I am looking at a 1994 celica Gt hatchback auto, in hopes of getting a cheap reliable commuter car (70% hwy/30%city) that is better on gas than my BMW. My folks have a 1999 camry w/180K miles and absolutely no problems, so I am assuming the internals are similar and experience should be relatively similar? I found one on craigslist listed for 2200, black 1994 hatch w/ 141K miles. Is that a fair deal on these cars? What kind of MPGs are you guys seeing on your GT autos? Thanks!
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Jul 10, 2013 - 9:30 PM
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If you want gas mileage get the ST 5-speed, I see 34-36 consistently with mine. In fairness your car new was rated at 19/27 and updated is rated at 17/25. Not saying you do, but if you floor it all the time you'll get poor mileage. If your car is running rich that'll hurt you as well. The auto Celica GT new was rated at 23/30 and updated is rated at 21/27. If gas mileage is such a concern you really should learn to drive a manual, that or get a hybrid.
 Or do both, the older Honda Insights are still unsurpassed.
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Jul 10, 2013 - 9:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 10, '13 From Virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Jul 10, 2013 - 9:30 PM)  If you want gas mileage get the ST 5-speed, I see 34-36 consistently with mine. In fairness your car new was rated at 19/27 and updated is rated at 17/25. Not saying you do, but if you floor it all the time you'll get poor mileage. If your car is running rich that'll hurt you as well. The auto Celica GT new was rated at 23/30 and updated is rated at 21/27. If gas mileage is such a concern you really should learn to drive a manual, that or get a hybrid. Or do both, the older Honda Insights are still unsurpassed.It doesn't care if I floor it and launch from 1st gear. The past 2 tanks I have kept RPMs under 2500 and only negligible improvement over super aggressive driving. I was reading the motor in the ST suffers from oil leaking/burning more so than the GT motor? And does a 5spd really help MPGs over an auto? This is what I'm looking at: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/3914265800.html seller said only issue is the A/C doesn't get really cold.....how much $$$ to fix that? This post has been edited by leb_toyota: Jul 10, 2013 - 10:32 PM |
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leb_toyota Considering a 1994 Celica Gt hatch Jul 10, 2013 - 8:43 PM
nics How fast are you on the freeway? Jul 10, 2013 - 8:51 PM Keiri With the kind of mix you're talking (70% highw... Jul 10, 2013 - 8:55 PM leb_toyota I usually stay anywhere between 65-75mph on the hi... Jul 10, 2013 - 8:58 PM nics Hard to tell the price without pics. $2200 is... Jul 10, 2013 - 9:31 PM ILoveMySilly97 The only reason manual saves more gas is because y... Jul 10, 2013 - 11:55 PM
Box Yes the 7A-FE is notorious for having stuck oil ri... Jul 11, 2013 - 2:00 AM ILoveMySilly97 Yea. That's what I meant. Just didn't real... Jul 11, 2013 - 4:11 AM Box Be more eloquent like myself. Besides the best p... Jul 11, 2013 - 4:14 AM SwissFerdi QUOTE (leb_toyota @ Jul 10, 2013 - 10... Jul 11, 2013 - 7:28 AM leb_toyota Doesn't the lack of cold AC indicate there is ... Jul 11, 2013 - 9:27 AM nics QUOTE (leb_toyota @ Jul 11, 2013 - 7... Jul 11, 2013 - 2:00 PM Box They're out there, quite a few on this site ac... Jul 11, 2013 - 1:14 PM leb_toyota QUOTE (Box @ Jul 11, 2013 - 2:14 PM)... Jul 11, 2013 - 10:58 PM The_enD Get a white one. Or silver. Much more easier to ke... Jul 12, 2013 - 2:24 AM ILoveMySilly97 QUOTE (The_enD @ Jul 12, 2013 - 12:2... Jul 12, 2013 - 4:28 AM leb_toyota Lucky lucky me stumbled on this Celica today on cr... Jul 13, 2013 - 10:14 PM rentaspace QUOTE (leb_toyota @ Jul 13, 2013 - 11... Jul 13, 2013 - 10:54 PM ILoveMySilly97 Damn that's pretty cheap. Go for the test and ... Jul 15, 2013 - 12:53 AM Box Listing was removed... Jul 16, 2013 - 4:27 PM |
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