6gc Nostalgia, just keep coming back for more |
6gc Nostalgia, just keep coming back for more |
Jan 22, 2013 - 8:26 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '12 From Puerto Rico Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Lately i've seen a lot of people saying that they have sold their celicas in the past and then in just a couple years they come back for more and buy another celica, despite the fact that many of the cars they buy are far more advanced. maybe we are just becoming more like our parents or grandparents where they just have to have their car from their youth. you see it everyday, elder gentleman goes out and buys a brand spanking new car, but then after a while they start getting nostalgic with their old mustang or chevelle, corvette, etc... and they go out and buy it and feel right at home. i havent had my celica very long but i've had my 95 corolla for almost 7 years and honestly i dont think i'll ever get rid of it. i've driven balenos, aerios, my moms scion xd, my wifes civic, my dads 06 bmw 325, and i feel much more comfortable in my reliable rolla. and maybe that is whats happening to us, were getting older and things just arent the way they used to be, in this instance, the celica has a spirit that no other car, old or new can duplicate, pretty sure when were all driving some new toyota sport model in the year 2026, we will always come back to our 94-99 celicas
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Jan 22, 2013 - 8:33 PM |
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Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Guilty.
Got an IS 300, a month later I had another Celica. Currently have a 350Z and 9 times out of 10, I'll take the Celica. I've had 6 Celicas now, five of which were 6th gens. -------------------- "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!
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1998 Celica GT- BEAMS Swapped. 2022 4Runner TRD Off Road Prenium. 2021 GMC Sierra AT4. |
Jan 22, 2013 - 8:48 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '12 From Puerto Rico Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
6 celicas heh, thats like a record right? hehehe but its just proof that we just come back for more!
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Jan 22, 2013 - 8:57 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I get where you're coming from, except for me it's the MKIII Supra.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jan 22, 2013 - 9:08 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
i enjoy it for its simplicity.
-------------------- 1995 GT::::Diffusing the Situation エキサイティングカーレーシングチーム! march 2010 COTM : 6GC feature 2014 : january 2015-2016-2018 COTM |
Jan 22, 2013 - 9:11 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
If the 6th gen came in RWD I would be back in one now.
But having gone from FWD to RWD... I'm not sure I can go back. I want a 6th gen for a commuter -------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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Jan 22, 2013 - 9:36 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
I drove a 5spd IS300 for a few months after losing my celica in an accident, but as much as i enjoyed the rwd factor, 2JZ, and comfort, i missed the fuel economy and the handling of the celica.
so now i drive a gt-four and life is good again -------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Jan 22, 2013 - 10:10 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
If the 6th gen came in RWD I would be back in one now. But having gone from FWD to RWD... I'm not sure I can go back. Once you go rear, you never go back. -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jan 22, 2013 - 10:53 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
If the 6th gen came in RWD I would be back in one now. But having gone from FWD to RWD... I'm not sure I can go back. Once you go rear, you never go back. -------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
I'm not really an asshole, but I play one on the internet. **** Photobucket |
Jan 23, 2013 - 12:44 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Lancaster CA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
so now i drive a gt-four and life is good again i hate you! i have owned 10 celicas now i think. currently i have my all-trac, 97 V6 swap, 2000 GT (race car), and 2001 GTS. and of course my MKIV -------------------- 2001 Celica GT-S Turbo
1997 Supra TT 6speed 1997 Celica 3MZ/1MZ swap 1990 Celica All-Trac |
Jan 23, 2013 - 6:01 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
what happened to the 2000gt?? I would choose that over all other toyotas
-------------------- 1995 GT::::Diffusing the Situation エキサイティングカーレーシングチーム! march 2010 COTM : 6GC feature 2014 : january 2015-2016-2018 COTM |
Jan 23, 2013 - 7:09 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 11, '08 From Auckland, New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
awd is king could never go back to fwd
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1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOUR GT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC 269awhp / 273ft-lbs |
Jan 24, 2013 - 2:55 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 22, '02 From Detroit Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I get where you're coming from, except for me it's the MKIII Supra. Funny I should choose today to check in on the old 6gc.net. I haven't had a Celica in over 8 years now but I still check 6gc a few times a year. For those who don't know me I was mainly on this site from it's inception until 04 when I totaled my 95 ST. My 2nd car was a 1985 Celica GTS and I ended up getting a 95 Celica ST in 99 after the 22RE overheated one too many times (my own mechanical ineptitude hard at work). The 7AFE was extremely good to me and saw me through many a RallyCross and pizza delivery getting 33+ mpg the whole way. The power of the Supra is loads of fun and the handling is surprisingly good for such an old car but more often than not I just plain miss the old 6th gen Celica. My fiance never saw my Celica in person and isn't really a car person but she knows me well enough that she will tell me when she sees a 6th gen even if she's out alone and just telling me about her day later. For a long time I'd check this site with the intention of trading the Supra in. In the end I think I'd miss the RWD turbo a little too much but if I ever have room in the driveway for another 'toy' there's a good chance it will be a 6gc. |
Jan 24, 2013 - 4:25 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
my first clutch change in a car, and it was a bitch.. thats why i dont sell my celli
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Jan 24, 2013 - 6:06 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 27, '06 From Soda Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (91%) |
RWD, AWD, FWD, it doesn't matter. I don't do anything "special" so it doesn't matter. I bought my first 6g and sold it to get a MR2 turbo. Sold the MR2 turbo to get another 6g. Sold the 6g to get a 7g Celica. Sold the 7g Celica to get another 6g. Sold the 6g and got an IS300. Sold the IS300 and got another 6g. Sold it, got a 2012 Corolla S and I WILL get another 6g this summer haha. I've been through 20 some odd cars and there's just something about it.
If the 6th gen came in RWD I would be back in one now. But having gone from FWD to RWD... I'm not sure I can go back. Once you go rear, you never go back. NOT TRUE Just look at me This post has been edited by block: Jan 24, 2013 - 6:05 PM -------------------- |
Jan 24, 2013 - 8:42 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
RWD, Right wheels drive.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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