7th generation Celica's, Your opinions Options

[williamsg4]

Hi, does anyone have an opinion on Celica's from year 2000 to 2005?? I'm thinking of getting one in the near future and i was wondering if anyone had driven or owned one.

[DEATH]

Good cars but reliabilty crashes hard if you drive them hard. Not like the beating a good late model 5S can take.
BTW - This is probably in the wrong section. They'll move it to off-topic.

[808celica]

yeah it'll be moved or closed......

IMO get 00-01 gt or gts what ever you want.

if going turbo route i would get a GT just my 2 cents......

[AzNbOiFrM9i6]

oh i love 7th gen celica's probably the best handling car i driven. I perfer 00-01 GTS. No rev limiter:).

[bccentaur3]

If you're planning on getting a 7th gen celica, make sure you get the 2000-2001 celica gt-s. Lift kicks in at 6000 rpm and takes you to redline at 8400. From 2002 and up its nothing but crap. Reliability wise I hated the 2000 gt-s I owned. At first I loved it when lift kicked in, but theres no torque. Besides the Lift on the gt-s compared to the rsx type s is nothing. The type S has a more smoother transistion and doesnt dip the way the 2zz does. Handleing wise the 7th gen is amazing. I'd get it just for handling, but if you want power look some where else. Look wise too girly. Besides that I had tranny issues and motor issues. To be honest my 6th gen GT has been good to me. No tranny issues, the only real problem would have been the fuel pump, but who cares. I've already upgraded it and getting it ready for boost.

[hellsyphon]

There is a rev limiter, the only reason why 00-01 GT-Ss are better is because lift kicked in at 6000rpm and had a redline of 8400. 01s had a revised shift gates in attempt to lower the percentage of people misshifting and blowing up the engine.

[95st-celica]

so wait...this lift a 6000 RPS's is kinda like....i know i hate this anology "V-tec"??....im guessing thats what the vvti is for?

[jdg371]

VVTL-i

I own a 00 Celica GTS. Lift is a like a $1 whore you want to play with everyday. I had fun with my 97 ST, but my GTS kicks ass.

Yes, there are many problems can arise with the 7GC, tranny issue is the best example. 00-02 Has the "ZOMG Gay peeling sunroof" problem.

-Lift Bolts
-Mis Shift
-Civic Syndrome [The are everywhere!]

Those are the three most hated things about my GTS. Other than that its reliable.

[808celica]

so wait...this lift a 6000 RPS's is kinda like....i know i hate this anology "V-tec"??....im guessing thats what the vvti is for?

you mean v-tak

VVTL-i

I own a 00 Celica GTS. Lift is a like a $1 whore you want to play with everyday. I had fun with my 97 ST, but my GTS kicks ass.

Yes, there are many problems can arise with the 7GC, tranny issue is the best example. 00-02 Has the "ZOMG Gay peeling sunroof" problem.

-Lift Bolts
-Mis Shift
-Civic Syndrome [The are everywhere!]

Those are the three most hated things about my GTS. Other than that its reliable.

i havent heard the civic synd. yet wtf is that??

[bccentaur3]

There is a rev limiter, the only reason why 00-01 GT-Ss are better is because lift kicked in at 6000rpm and had a redline of 8400. 01s had a revised shift gates in attempt to lower the percentage of people misshifting and blowing up the engine.

People are still blowing their trannys regardless of the shift gates. If you want some thing fun, pick up the 02-03 impreza wrx. The price is similiar to the 7th gen gts'. Well atleast compared to the 04-05 ones. You can find the gt-s's from 00-02 for hella cheap in MN.

[jdg371]

I call it the civic syndrome..

its when you see the car you are driving everywhere! hahaha. I see at least 7-8 7GC on a daily basis, sometimes I think theres more 7GC than civics on the road.


Yea the shiftgate thing is Bull. I have an 02 C60 Trans, and I recently misshifted. BOOM!

[yaj19]

VVTL-i killed v-tec...then came i-vtec

i say go for it...i was sick of putting so much work into a 6th gen so i dipped to the darkside and sided with the 7th gen..it's a nice little nibble car and handles awesome! lift is awesome but dont use it too much!

This post has been edited by yaj19: Feb 18, 2008 - 12:04 PM

[808celica]

I call it the civic syndrome..

its when you see the car you are driving everywhere! hahaha. I see at least 7-8 7GC on a daily basis, sometimes I think theres more 7GC than civics on the road.


Yea the shiftgate thing is Bull. I have an 02 C60 Trans, and I recently misshifted. BOOM!

oh i see know

well let's put it this way........the gen.7 is very very unique in body lines and design.

that's prolly why people like it soo much.

still love my 6gc though it has its pros and cons........

one being chicks love my car cuz its "one of a kind"

then there is the con i have the only 6gc within 40 mins. in both direction in the island so if i make trouble everyone will know its me

[monkey]

girly lookin and i believe if bought as a vert, the top isnt made by toyota and leaks.. bad warrenty issues...

[808celica]

girly lookin and i believe if bought as a vert, the top isnt made by toyota and leaks.. bad warrenty issues...

the gen.5 and 6gc verts??? or "if they came vert gen.7??"

[DEATH]

From 2002 and up its nothing but crap. Reliability wise I hated the 2000 gt-s I owned. At first I loved it when lift kicked in, but theres no torque. Besides the Lift on the gt-s compared to the rsx type s is nothing. Handleing wise the 7th gen is amazing. I'd get it just for handling, but if you want power look some where else. Look wise too girly. Besides that I had tranny issues and motor issues . To be honest my 6th gen GT has been good to me. No tranny issues, the only real problem would have been the fuel pump, but who cares. I've already upgraded it and getting it ready for boost.

Regardless what anyone will say - I see this very often with raced/spritedly driven 7gc's. All I'm gonna say.

[monkey]

7gc only the top was not made by toyota and the dealership had big warrenty issues with them... and ya, they look hella girly... rather have a 6gc... curvy sexy... mmmmm i gotta change my pants, h/o a sec...

[daazndood]

the GTS are a ton faster then a 6gc and have much better fuel efficiency.

[williamsg4]

Thanks guys for your thoughts...Basically I'm hearing that anything above an 01 Celica would be a waste of money because of problems...i would love the 01 GT automatic because of it's fuel efficiency..would that be a good pick?

[808celica]

what ever you want man. best wishes to you.