 To buy, or not to buy? |
 Oct 17, 2013 - 4:45 PM
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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 This post has been edited by leb_toyota: Oct 17, 2013 - 4:48 PM |
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Oct 17, 2013 - 8:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 10, '13 From Virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I don't think this got answered though, but how much can I expect to pay the dealer or an indy mechanic to change the clutch and release bearing? I'm buying this car to learn stickshift, so I might as well learn on this crapped out clutch and when get the hang of it, get somebody to fix it.
EDIT contacted seller again, she said 2 mechanics said it was just the release bearing, and the clutch was good. This post has been edited by leb_toyota: Oct 17, 2013 - 8:10 PM |
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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 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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