 what should i do??, celicas crappin out at 210xxx miles |
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 Feb 10, 2011 - 11:10 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Nov 15, '08 From Raleigh NC Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
alright so heres the deal...ive had my 94 GT for 3 years now and have always wanted to make it like the ones i see on this site. However its a 210xxx miles and the engine is finally startin to crap out. I tried to start it last night and usually it starts right up and now its cranking but not starting!!
 . I just want some opinions on what you guys would do in this situation. Is it time for a new car?( maybe another 6g celi) or just a reason to do the gt-four front end swap  . I know a clip will provide all the engine stuff but what else am i looking at having to do to the car because its at such high miles. any input appreciated. Am i digging my own grave holding on to my first car ? lol
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Feb 10, 2011 - 11:28 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '10 From U.P. michigan GO STATE Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
i have 354k on my 94 and it has its days, but i would do what you feel you want to do.
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Feb 10, 2011 - 11:55 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '07 From CA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
If you have the money and the rest of the car is in good condition, i say get the front clip. But if the rest of the car is taking a crap like the motor then you might be better off buying another celi
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Feb 10, 2011 - 12:14 PM
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EKAn is right. A motor swap will fix your engine problems, but what about the suspension? Bushings? Bearings? Overhauling the entire car might just be too much of an issue. Or you might get lucky and the car could be in great shape and a motor swap would solve everything.
You said this is your first car? I know I've gotten to the point with my Celica(s) that cost/maintenance/repairs aren't even a concern anymore. I've got one, I'm rebuilding everything, and I don't care how much more I spend on the car than what it is actually worth. -------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
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Feb 10, 2011 - 2:16 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 6, '09 From Tallahassee, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
My suggestion: Buy mine. Good luck with your decision.
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Feb 28, 2011 - 3:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 11, '09 Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
id buy another one. i own 3 of them, cant get enuff
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Feb 28, 2011 - 3:52 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
my suggestion is pour sugar in the oil, then sell me the shell for 200bucks..
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Mar 21, 2011 - 8:17 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 21, '11 From Pullman, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Feb 28, 2011 - 3:52 PM)  my suggestion is pour sugar in the oil, then sell me the shell for 200bucks.. HAhaha. Sounds like good unbiased advice. Im actually curious what you decide to do cause im looking a a celi with about that many mi on it already. Some say they're as reliable as the universe and just never stop going. |
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