prepurchase advise, newb looking for tips on looking for a 6th gen Options

[sympleman]

I'm a newb at Celicas. I could tell you whatever you wanted to know about Jeeps, Landcruisers (80 & 100 series), and Tacoma 4x4 TRDs, but I am looking for a 6th gen Celica to comute in. I'm pretty sure I want a gt, prefer 5sp. Is there anything in peticular I need to look for when looking at one? I prefer finding one from a private seller, to try to get the maintenance history (timing belt, etc). As far as reliability, are the 1.8 and 2.2 about the same? Auto and stick both reliable , assuming proper maintenance has been done? Do the sunroofs have a tendancy to leak, or are they pretty good?

Any advise any one has would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike

[sympleman]

Thanks for the replies, I have another question. I know the backseat is small, but will a forward facing babyseat fit in the back, if need be occasionally?


I found this, but any one have pics?
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...amp;hl=babyseat

This post has been edited by sympleman: May 14, 2009 - 6:32 AM

[brk34]

Thanks for the replies, I have another question. I know the backseat is small, but will a forward facing babyseat fit in the back, if need be occasionally?


I found this, but any one have pics?
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...amp;hl=babyseat

My aunt's family manages to fit two (one each seat) in the back of my ST Coupe. But no pictures.