Hello Everyone! Few Pointers Please Options

[DeAcevedo45]

Hello forum members. It seems that I have overlooked the 6th gen Celica while in search for a "tuner" type vehicle. Just recently the distributor on my previous car (Ford Probe GT...great performing car however) died so I ended up selling her. I swore that my next vehicle would be a reliable brand I can depend on, and what better car make than Toyota correct?

So, finally, is the 6th Gen Celica a solidly built car? Is there anything I need to worry about when buying a Celica? How does it drive, torquey all the way around the RPMS or does speed kick in? Im used to upgrading cars mechanically and electrically but does the Celica make it almost impossible or very user friendly? Any other tips or heads up advice are greatly appreciated.

By the way I really love the exterior styling of this gen Celica especially with some work to it, and the inside appears to cradle the driver. Thanks for the future advice and hopefully I become a frequent member here.

[ExSane]

The 6th Gen Celica is probably one of the most reliable cars built in it's class and very easy to work on (easier than Civics). But if you are looking for power, the only REAL power you will get out of it is a 3SGTE swap which would cost pretty much a handfull of thousands out of your pocket (as would any car). But besides that, it's reliability and looks are bitter sweet. Also, one of the best stock and upgraded suspension performance I've driven in. There isn't really much problems you need to look for when buying a 6th Gen Celica. In general with every car you plan to buy, just look for electrical problems (blown bulbs, blown battery, bad alternator, etc.), suspension problems (cv boots, blown struts, loose sway bar links, brake pads/rotors/calipers, etc), burned clutches (clutch pedal is gives no resistance means the clutch is almost shot), tranny problems (missing gears, hard engagements), and any types of leaks (oil, powersteering, etc.). That's probably the basics if you are looking for a good car.

[ImportChick95]

They're super user friendly and reliable, but slow as hell. Aftermartket support for them is slim. If you are looking for power for these little cars, the 3sgte swap or V6 conversion is the way to go.

[DeAcevedo45]

They're super user friendly and reliable, but slow as hell. Aftermartket support for them is slim. If you are looking for power for these little cars, the 3sgte swap or V6 conversion is the way to go.

really even the GT is slow? I'm thinking a turbo setup

[ZGear]

I've only seen midhigh 15s as the best runs for a GT with the basic bolt-ons. Turbo would most likely net you 14s depending on your setup, 13s and 12s with strong internals.

People would probably say that the 3sgte is a better way to go because turbo is just about almost the same price as you are already within the 200-250 hp range. With already a reliable turbo setup with the 3s and more potential. The 5s is bound to more money invested into if your goals are to exceed 230-300+ hp.

Either way it's always been a battle between people's opinion on whether to turbo or swap. They both have been proven strong and both engines have their pros and cons. Turbo 5s with more low end torque or the 3s with more powerband range to play with.

[tomazws]

If you're bit lazy on the swap, just get the 5th gen Celica AllTrac

Those are SWEEEEEEET!

[CelicaST202]

just get a MR2 turbo

[DeAcevedo45]

just get a MR2 turbo

Yeah but those are rare around me, and plus the non turbo is still about 2 grand more than what I can buy a Celica for.

Well, depending on my financial situation in a few weeks, and the fact that before any forced induction or swapping, running 15's is not so bad with light mods. I will more than likely pick up a 6th Gen and take it day by day from there.

[SxiCeli82]

Of course the celi is a solid built car. Its way better than the probe. More reliable and you can do a lot more with a Celica than a Probe. And shall I say that a Probe is a FORD! Maybe I'm bias but american cars are ass.

Hello forum members. It seems that I have overlooked the 6th gen Celica while in search for a "tuner" type vehicle. Just recently the distributor on my previous car (Ford Probe GT...great performing car however) died so I ended up selling her. I swore that my next vehicle would be a reliable brand I can depend on, and what better car make than Toyota correct?

So, finally, is the 6th Gen Celica a solidly built car? Is there anything I need to worry about when buying a Celica? How does it drive, torquey all the way around the RPMS or does speed kick in? Im used to upgrading cars mechanically and electrically but does the Celica make it almost impossible or very user friendly? Any other tips or heads up advice are greatly appreciated.

By the way I really love the exterior styling of this gen Celica especially with some work to it, and the inside appears to cradle the driver. Thanks for the future advice and hopefully I become a frequent member here.

[easternpiro1]

Of course the celi is a solid built car. Its way better than the probe. More reliable and you can do a lot more with a Celica than a Probe. And shall I say that a Probe is a FORD! Maybe I'm bias but american cars are ass.

I knew there was SOMETHING i liked about you

[99GT]

I bought my celica... because...

Don't see much around
Looks sexy
Power is endless with 3S
Toyota Reliability
Camry motor... I can go over 200,000+ miles
Torquey!
Not a lot of rusts on toyotas compared to others.
Good strong motor.
I fell inlove with the GT-4 Front!

Want to mess with a different motor other than B and D series honda motors, and 4G63 motors.

This post has been edited by 99GT: Mar 29, 2007 - 7:33 PM

[Random_Stranger]

since we are on the subject. I bought my celica because it was all I could afford at the time. My 89' 240sx hatch was broke down and I didn't have the time, patience, knowledge or money to fix it. Sold it to a kid who's dad is a mechanic, and they got it going. My ex (who I was with at the time, although we are still good friends LOL) thought they were sexy. So to impress her, I bought it. It has a salvaged title, although it still has power and was with low miles. I thought of toyota as just being reliable, inwhich they are. Although, when I seen Tufy's GT4 on youtube, I had to see what these celicas could really put out. To be honest, my dreams were to get any 240sx (really a 97/98) and fix it up, or a Mazda RX7 (Which I wouldn't still mind having). But for the price of buying an RX7 + mods vs Celica GT (Conversion to GT4) + Mods...... Celica wins.. Plus not everyone is tackling this. They are going after the Evo's and Subaru's. Not too many cars in the US with AWD might I add. I think this conversion can be respected amongst anyone! Because the job is tough. We have so little to work with. Anyhow..... That's my story. I agree with homeboy above.... Fords? Not good. They brake down like crazy. Ask anyone, unless it is an old american classic (Yes, even though I love imports, you cannot underestimate their durability and performance) don't buy american cars. Japanese cars last a lot longer, but even Mitsubishi motors can wear out fast. However, they all last. American cars are only good for about 5 years (even if that) before you have to trade it in, get less than what you were buying it at, and then get into another P.O.S. American car. Although I do like my roommate's Pontiac Solstice. Okay I am talking too much. THE END.