Possible 6gc owner, need advice Options

[Strwbhill]

Okay....I desperately need advice and I'm seeking it from people I know love these cars as much as I do. The difference is you guys actually own a sixth generation Celica.

I have finally found the car of my dreams. A '97 Celica Convertible GT. It is white with a black top. 31k miles. The asking price was 13k. Then a hail storm hit. Now they want 9k. The problem is everyone I know is telling me that the dealership is asking for too much- that I'm getting taken.
Here's what's wrong with the Celica after surviving the hail storm. The windshield is completely cracked, needs to be replaced. The convertible top is somewhat damaged. The canvas is fine, the only problem is that the back window was detached from the canvas which let water into the lining. None of the actual interior has been wet...yet..but there is a slight puddle sitting in the area that holds the convertible top. The body has small dents all throughout from the hail. They're not too bad, but they are there. There seems to be nothing wrong with it mechanically, i know the battery has been replaced once and that they fixed something with the wiring. Whew. With all that said......what do you guys think? Is the asking price of $9,000 too much or a good deal? I'm torn because I really, really love this car. I've LOVED these cars for years. I'd REALLY appreciate any comments and suggestions. Thanks.

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[94TRDCeli]

its cause your buying from a dealership look on autotrader and se i you can fine one from someone for cheaper...id also have to personally see the car to say what my opinion is though

[Guest_Matthew_*]

yea i agree. it all depends on what kind of options that it has too. don't pay extra for a stock cd player when you can buy one from the stereo for the same price..

like he said. i would go to autotrader or something. I know that convertibles on ebay sell and the time for around 5-6K. look on there. shop around. trust us. we know.

[HyperDeathKill]

You'll be able to find a 6G celica that is right for you if you look around. Don't just go to one place whatever you do. Your biggest resource is the newspaper, then the internet. Sounds like you've only looked at one Celica so far, keep looking.