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[LCARS_24]

I live in Japan, and when I just had to have a Celica convertible there was a long waiting list--pay now and wait. I talked to an auto broker, and he was able get me a display car from Yokohama, one of the first G6 Celica convertibles built, and they delivered it to my house a few days later, with about 100 miles on it, most of that from Yohohama to my house.

I keep it in top shape, because there is no other car I've seen at any price that I'd rather have. Just when I was going to buy another one like it new, the G7 came out. Anyway, it doesn't get a lot of miles on it, because we normally use trains in Japan to go any distance.

Unlike the U.S. versions, this car came with a 200-hp inline 4, available only with manual. And, of course, it's right-hand drive.

I had no idea there was such a thing as a G6 Celica forum or that the GT-Four wasn't sold outside Japan.

From my wife's Web site:

[LCARS_24]

Yeah, since 1986, San Francisco before that.

I was surprised to stumble across a forum dedicated to the G6 Celica. I'm keeping the convertible I bought new. I would have bought another if they had continued making them, but instead I'm making this one last. It doesn't have a lot of miles on it, because we use trains to go any distance here, and the station is only about a mile away.

The Curren was pretty popular here. I guess they've stopped making that, too.

The overall length of 177 inches is an important point in favor of the Celica for me, since there are some really narrow streets and tight corners here, with turns you couldn't even make in a DB9 or Jag XK, not that I'd buy something that expensive for the little bit of driving I do, anyway.

I do hope they bring the Celica back! Until then, this one's getting the best of maintenance.

This post has been edited by LCARS_24: Feb 28, 2008 - 6:24 AM