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[SpadeBF]

Thank you guys, I went to look at a celica gt today with 200k on the body w/ a 5s-fe @ 100k
I cant really tell if the guy is sincere or not but it has a "studder in first gear he said it was either the timing belt or catalic conv.

It is also missing the left fender next to front bumper
Car is already tricked out with paint job and decent to poor job of molding front bumper

As for white smoke i did notice atleast i think i did when my friend rode in it after me coming from exhaust a slight puff
It needs a lil work but it is a nice car and i really like it but also am in need of a good reliable car off the bat dont really have time to be replacing parts, as for replacing timing belt or catal i can do it /w help of step dad so that wouldnt be that big of a deal

Umm he did say he replaced the clutch with JDM clutch not too long ago i will find out how many miles and post, I am interested in your cars help in purchasing a good running car so it is appreciated

[jimmykay]

I would approach with caution. It sounds like this guy probably blew up his original engine in only 100k miles. Now the "new" one has 100k on it.

It is also missing the left fender next to front bumper
Car is already tricked out with paint job and decent to poor job of molding front bumper

this can't be what you mean. if the left fender is missing, then you'll need to find a new one and repaint it to match.

I have no idea on the stutter, but the timing belt and catalytic converter are two completely separate things.

Personally, there's a lot of red flags that should be addressed before I would go forward.