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post Oct 17, 2013 - 4:45 PM
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leb_toyota

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I"m looking at a 1996 Celica 25th anniversary ST 5spd with 240K miles. Owner says everything works and it runs well, but it needs a release bearing and possibly a new radio antenna. It has, what appears to be, black leather seats? Here it is in the ad:
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/4128417004.html

I can never find a black celica hatchback around here, let alone one with a 5spd and leather seats, and I want something really good on gas. Owner said its mine for $800
Would you guys go for it? What kind of MPG do you guys get in your 1.8 5spd cars? I currently have a 2004 325i auto, and I can NEVER pull more than 23 MPG, with 80% freeway travel under 75MPH

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post Oct 17, 2013 - 7:12 PM
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Just have the clutch replaced at the same time, since everything is down there in the same spot. Cost of a good clutch kit is under $150, so it's a matter of having it done. Being the car costs $800 you'll have plenty of a cushion before you'd be upside down with it.

You better hurry, 500 miles is starting to not seem so bad. tongue.gif


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Posts in this topic
- leb_toyota   To buy, or not to buy?   Oct 17, 2013 - 4:45 PM
- - Box   I'll buy it if you don't. I get 36+ out ...   Oct 17, 2013 - 5:46 PM
- - SwissFerdi   For that price it sounds quite alright, just be aw...   Oct 17, 2013 - 6:07 PM
- - leb_toyota   How much does it cost for an Indy shop to do it fo...   Oct 17, 2013 - 6:27 PM
- - Box   Just have the clutch replaced at the same time, si...   Oct 17, 2013 - 7:12 PM
- - Keiri   Grab it. I was interested in this one for the seat...   Oct 17, 2013 - 7:33 PM
- - leb_toyota   Ok, I sent the seller an email that I will pick it...   Oct 17, 2013 - 7:37 PM
- - Box   Glad I could help in persuading you.   Oct 17, 2013 - 7:39 PM
- - leb_toyota   Honestly I am super excited for this car. I've...   Oct 17, 2013 - 7:44 PM
- - kurt95gt   Sounds like you found your dream celica Congratul...   Oct 17, 2013 - 7:57 PM
- - Box   Liftback. I want black leather, and the colour n...   Oct 17, 2013 - 7:59 PM
- - leb_toyota   I don't think this got answered though, but ho...   Oct 17, 2013 - 8:02 PM
- - Box   Already going to be there though, it'd be stup...   Oct 17, 2013 - 8:21 PM
- - leb_toyota   Fair enough. I really can't complain about a 8...   Oct 17, 2013 - 8:30 PM
|- - Box   QUOTE (leb_toyota @ Oct 17, 2013 - 8...   Oct 17, 2013 - 8:31 PM
- - cheela   I got the solution. you buy the car and then come ...   Oct 17, 2013 - 8:43 PM
- - leb_toyota   NO. This is EXACTLY the color combo and drivetrain...   Oct 17, 2013 - 8:57 PM
- - Box   Meh, he'd have to add $2,000 to even it o...   Oct 17, 2013 - 9:18 PM
- - cheela   LOL. in all seriousness though, get the car and do...   Oct 18, 2013 - 8:08 AM
- - leb_toyota   Talked to the owner again, car will pop out of 3rd...   Oct 18, 2013 - 6:39 PM
- - mkernz22   It only pops out when you get on it right? If that...   Oct 18, 2013 - 6:43 PM
- - Box   Means the the synchro is completely gone. The C50...   Oct 18, 2013 - 8:19 PM


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