I finally went for a ride in a real st205, Pics inside Options

[lagos]

Having owned a 3sgte powered celica for close to 5 yrs now, I can tell you that the two cars are VERY different in terms of how they feel. The real gt-four has a lot more weight. Not exactly in a bad sense, but more like a tank, where it feels very firmly planted. You really do feel more weight in the rear of the car.

The car drove very smoothly, and was in mint condition.
The interior especially was as close to brand new as I've ever seen in a celica.
We really didn't get to open it up because of the streets we were on, but on the short run that we did, you could really tell the grip of awd in 1st gear. I didn't feel like it was hugely faster then my car over all, but it would definitely take me off the line.

The car was imported and bought by a shop not to far from me, and sold to a friend of theirs. He takes good care of it, but is not a die hard celica guy like the rest of us. Please don't ask for details on how it was imported or legalized. Just know that with enough money, anything is possible.

Here are a few pics.
The hand prints on the hood are from me caressing the car.



























This post has been edited by lagos: Feb 18, 2009 - 12:15 AM

[lagos]

*sigh*

i wish he was a diehard fan that came out with us. do you know if they buyer is local?
it would be cool if you saw it around every once in a while

Sure you could probably run into him if you hang out in the getto. Just shoot down 5th st past Northern Liberties and stand out on the corner, and I'm sure you'll see him drive by a few times (long with other amazing visual sights as part of your surroundings). lol

This post has been edited by lagos: Feb 27, 2009 - 12:44 PM