Kinda feel bad, but thinking about selling the 4, Have way too many cars Options

[hitcachi]

The car is a real GT-Four from Japan, RHD and all.

Dayymn.

This post has been edited by hitcachi: Oct 9, 2006 - 11:15 AM

[Silver94CelicaOw...]

Hmmm. I think I could put this car to a good home.....I'll have to do some serious thinking.

I do believe that having a GT-4 in my driveway would make me a happy man.

[saleeka]

guys, this is a REAL DEAL, street legal GT-4. IIRC the RMV thinks its a base ST. lol

So it's illegaly registered? ...

[Boss-Celica]

Would you drop the price if you took the after market parts off? I would really like to buy it as stock as you could get it.

[D_Money5042000]

I'm interested. Let me know what's up when you decide to sell

[Watanbe88]

Well in reallity I will sell at any time, as for operating cost, the brake pads are the same as a 3000gt, the rotors are special order, and if you can keep yourself from turning up the boost above stock (.9bar which is what I run it at) she gets 27-28 mpg I can go from henniker, nh to bristol, ri on just over a quarter tank (tank is 16 US gallons). I would drop the price by not including all the spare parts. Remember just because it has the high power parts doesn't mean you have to use them to their full potential. I will grant you the car is 11 years old, but it is a special car, absolutely unique in the states, even the chassis is different then ours, the gt4 has like 4 times as many spot welds as a normal celica.

And to make it clear, as she is setup right now (all settings set to stock) she is running and stable, if you want to make the most of the way she is built she would need a new ECU. Which, if the car doesn't sell by november I will be putting in.

As for price, my high is $20k everything included (note I have the manuals for the car) and I will go over everything and how it is hooked up and working when you come to get the car, really I am looking for around $15k for the whole package, but in ebay terms no buy it now at that price. I would want to meet the buyer because I have spent 2 years aquiring parts to bring her to like new status and want to know she is going to a good family. Before sale I will be giving the car a complete going over to make sure she is road worthy. I will have the cracked exhaust pipe fixed next week.

This post has been edited by Watanbe88: Oct 9, 2006 - 4:55 PM

[6strngs]

how about a straight trade for a near-stock GT celica w/ 150K to use as a daily driver?

dang, I wish I had that kind of money... but even if I did, it still won't be legal in cali... *sigh*

[spolski07]

would it be legal in texas?

[Jeremy1210]

How are the springs and struts? Are they stock or aftermarket?

[FORGMANN]

HEY,

I other guy with 205 in US .. did you need radio trim or car mats .. i have mint extras ..

20k is high side but i will stay out of that debate .. i have been offered 10k for mine with minor damage as is ..

btw .. there is confirmed 3 in NA .. 2 in US and 1 in Canada .. maybe up to 5-6 total but not confirmed .


jeremy you need to buy so i can have another st205 in town .

[ThAixGuYx2k7]

^thats awesome!! good luck with the sale man!

[j0e_p3t]

holy crap. i knew there was a gt-four somewhere in the US, but i never knew it was "legally" registered. too bad you have to sell it. that is one hott car. good luck with the sale.

[Watanbe88]

The suspention is the TRD SuperStrut racing suspention that came on the rally car. As for legal in Texas, I don't know the inspection/registration laws down there. I have new radio trim and the mats in the back are nice carpet ones, and rubber ones in the front.

[Silver94CelicaOw...]

If you're willing to talk a more reasonable price, I'm open to discussion.

I would love to own this vehicle and keep it active within the close-knit 6GC.net community on the East Coast and give it a great home...Its a greatly unique car, and I would seriously be honored to keep it in the hands of my own caring ownership and some of the most knowledgable Celica wrenchers I know of. I hate to see something like this go up for sale on EBay or to somebody who just wants a "RHD JDM whip, yo" to flog around in and be cool in.

I'm genuinely interested in this car for the long haul, and treating it like a collectors vehicle as the right owner should treat it. If top dollar is the primary concern in this sale, then perhaps I'm not your guy....But if you'd like to sell the car to the right owner who'll take immaculate care of such a unique vehicle then let me know, I'm your man.


If you're interested just let me know and I'll look into this more seriously.


Corey

[ZacMan1987]

For those on a tight budget…don’t forget operating and maintenance costs.

..IMO 20k is too high for an 11 year old car..end of story

Well then I guess you're not buying it are you??

There's a little thing called RARITY and DEMAND.

I don't want the standard flames here, but let's do a little comparison. Why do people get $35K+ for a low mileage TT Supra that could be 10+ years old? BECAUSE PEOPLE WANT THEM.
/thread hijack

[snapshotgt]

For those on a tight budget…don’t forget operating and maintenance costs.

I meant this mostly for maintenance costs...

You cannot just go down to your local auto store and buy parts you might need to fix this car, and you could not just call your local Toyota dealer. Everything would need to be ordered from over seas…which takes time and money.

I'm not trying to rain on anybodys parade, just thought i'd post my 2 cents for those on a tight budget!

This post has been edited by snapshotgt: Oct 9, 2006 - 9:56 PM

[6strngs]

so today, over dinner, I asked my mom if I could borrow 15-20K to buy a car. she said no.

[Watanbe88]

Ok, about price, lets look at how much it would cost to just bring another one in. Just buying it in europe will cost around $12k US, then shipping ~$2k, then import fees 15% tax on vehicles plus the cost of a registered importer. Then you have to get the paperwork done to put it on the street. So if you think my price is too high, go get your own, should only cost about $20k-25k to get it all set, or you can go through a company like Motorex and pay $50k or more.

And yes many parts (not the usually maintenance stuff) all has to be gotten from the UK or Japan.

Also as has been pointed out, and I have realized now, this is not some cool car to just have and play around with. It is not easy to repair when broken, though has shown itself as a very reliable vehicle now. It will only stay that way if given the attention required of an exotic sports car.

With that in mind, she will be all set for sale at the end of next week. She has an exhaust appointment to make on Wednesday.

[Jeremy1210]

HEY,

I other guy with 205 in US .. did you need radio trim or car mats .. i have mint extras ..

20k is high side but i will stay out of that debate .. i have been offered 10k for mine with minor damage as is ..

btw .. there is confirmed 3 in NA .. 2 in US and 1 in Canada .. maybe up to 5-6 total but not confirmed .

jeremy you need to buy so i can have another st205 in town .

Lol, I'd love to buy this and I am seriously considering it. My concerns are:
1) how is driving RHD as my Daily driver?
2) It is 11 years old and doesn't have the luxiruies my current g20 has/ what are body problems?
3) Does the AC/ all accessories work?
4) most important... how much will this piss off the wife/ am I allowed to buy this... (for those not married, getting a wife is like adding another mom, gotta get permission to do certain things) lol

But this is my dream car and there are no emissions here in OH anymore so only thing I'd have to do is get a an airbag if possible cause I'd like to be safety conscious...
hmmm then Forgy and I can drive around cincy and make fun of all the ricers out here.. ahh dream might come reality...

This post has been edited by Jeremy1210: Oct 10, 2006 - 8:12 AM

[trdproven]

ever posted any official times or even for dyno?