What to look for when Buying a Celica Options

[joooo72]

Hi Guys,

My sister is looking to buy a 6th Gen Celica and i'm not too knowledgeable with this car. Has anyone got some tips on what to look for before buying, common problems, etc?

I am from Australia.


Thanks!

Rich

[san0]

I always wanted a 6 Gen celica, now I have one. I chose black as it won't fade so much as red does.

I'd look out for knocking sounds coming from the back suspension, that's a problem with the rubber bushes or the rear struts. Mine has that sound - klunking sounds when you go over little bumps in the road - i thought it was the car jack or the spare tyre, but its not.


Check to see all the locks work as mine came with 1 key but it won't lock the boot or the glove box!


On cold mornings, see if the steering wheel squeeks, as mine does - wierd.


Other than that - go for high spec - in Oz it's most prob an import like mine - so a GT is best (manual).

Good luck - she won't regret it.

[DeathWing]

I always wanted a 6 Gen celica, now I have one. I chose black as it won't fade so much as red does.

I'd look out for knocking sounds coming from the back suspension, that's a problem with the rubber bushes or the rear struts. Mine has that sound - klunking sounds when you go over little bumps in the road - i thought it was the car jack or the spare tyre, but its not.


Check to see all the locks work as mine came with 1 key but it won't lock the boot or the glove box!


On cold mornings, see if the steering wheel squeeks, as mine does - wierd.


Other than that - go for high spec - in Oz it's most prob an import like mine - so a GT is best (manual).

Good luck - she won't regret it.

hey my car is having that problem too but i speak spanish and what u said is difficult to translate into useful knowledge to me, could you post a picture or more detailed information about this? i really want to fix mine