first post. getting a 95 celica, general info wanted Options

[rockstarbass1]

hey guys this is my first post, and i thought i would join because over the week end im buying a 95 celica st i believe. my girl friends bro is selling it and he was asking like 2500 for it but hes giving it to me for 1500. and then ill have like 300 to 500 left to fix it. he said it could use some rear braks (drum) and shocks. but i wanted to know what i could do to this car with that money that will take car of that but lower it and how hard is it to do it?? also i will be installing my system that was in my other car inhere. i have 2 12" subs so i hope it fit. can any one tell me what to expect of this car like 1/4 times, max speed? handeling. its a 5sp. and how to get like the door pannel out and rear pannels out for some speakers to go in there. also whats the diff from then 94-96 bumpers and then the 97-99 i believe it is?? i saw somethin about it. also what are some ting i should look into for this car??