 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 - 8:21 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Already going to be there though, it'd be stupid to not go ahead and replace the clutch and pilot bearing. Personally I would just drive it until you learn how to drive it well enough, then get a clutch kit and just replace it all. Then you won't have to worry about it for some time unless you're just terrible at driving.
The only ones that can answer that are your local shops. Prices vary from region to region, and even from shop to shop within a region. This post has been edited by Box: Oct 17, 2013 - 8:23 PM -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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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 leb_toyota I don't think this got answered though, but ho... Oct 17, 2013 - 8:02 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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