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good points from everyone...

njccmd2002... you are right about what happens if it breaks down... i guess now that's its summer i don't mind... and i can probably get a backup for a couple days...

crank and azian... I never thought of those perspectives... what really got me was the suggestion of putting aside a "fix-it" account... real good idea... i hate owing stuff so I think i need to see how i can keep this car going until i can put some hefty money aside...

azian.. why did you say its a money pit cuz of rust? Can't i just take it to a shop to sand down the entire car and repaint? Or am i being naive? what would that type of job cost?

Hi peeps... long time member and lurker on the boards...

Anyhow... here's my car info

1994 GTS
297,000 KMS

Physical definicies:
> cracked windshield
> rust starting to appear on frame around windshield
> rust starting to appear on trunk
> rust starting to appear where side skirts would be
> no interior issues


Here is my dilema... I used to only drive 20KMs/day to work but I started a new job and i drive 100kms/day now... I assume that the next set of things i need to do with car is the following

> engine
> clutch (its due soon)
> replace windshield
> sand down the entire car to remove rust and repaint
> anything else under the hood

I just spent $1800 and actually took it to Toyota to seal up any leaks, change all the belts and do an inspection and a couple other stuff under the hood...

> Do you think i am riding a ticking time bomb that is about to ask me for more money?
> How much can all the above cost?
> How long would an engine job take?

When did you guys stop pouring money into your 6th gen and just get another car?

I only have my eye on AUDI's... not sure if would drive anything else but it has been so nice not to have a CAR PAYMENT.... not sure how to do my math... do i pay $500/month (min) for a car payment for 6years or do i set aside X amount of dollars to fix up the 6th gen...

BTW>>> my wife has a Mazda 3 which we use on weekends... i just use my 6th gen to go to work and if we go to a night club...

So i don't know if i should set aside money to

Ok... I am saving up so I can do a couple projects with my 94 GT-S....

1 - replace windshield and sand down to remove existing rust around edges
2 - sand down bottom of passenger doors to remove rust\
3 - add side skirts (have to confirm which ones)


Is there a good body shop in Toronto that someone has used on their celi??

Do you have the stock deck? Looking just for the CD player.... if so... can you take a pic and let me know if you can ship to Toronto Canada... m6m4t2

Where can i get one?? CD player won't play anymore... and I aint into doing the MOD stuff...

Is there a compatible model if I can't find the 34210

Thanks...

Ok... I got a 1994 GT-S... Its proudly pushing 268000KMs... no modicifications... I am a huge 6thgen fan but never got into modding and don't know much about under the hood...

Anyhow, I am about to get my engine shampooed to get rid of some oil from a recent clutch and seal job...

I noticed that alot of wires are no longer completely covered by the black coils/covers that usually go ontop of them... I am assuming, these covers are used to protect them from the heat...

Do you guys recommend that i have stuff rewired or re-protected?? No idea what term to use....

Thanks

Where can I order NGK Iridium plugs in Toronto/Canada?

94 2.2 GTS

Canadian Tire does not have it and not too sure who else has it.

What online stores have it?

Or can I just go to the Dealership and have them order it for me? Or is it as simple as going to the local shop and having them order it for me?

Thanks

I think it is an obvious answer... but just asking

Got a 94 Celica GTS @ 260,000kms... running very smooth after my belts, seals, oil pump, water pump were replaced...

Anyhow... I replaced my clutch 3-4 years ago...

Right now I am able to accelerate into 1,2,3rd gear with no problem... and I aint a heavy/fast driver... but if I do try to quickly accelerate... my RPMS would go real high and then shift... hmmm

Happens more from 3rd - 4th... or if I am driving in 5th... I can't accelerate quick enough without having the car rev and then accelerate...

Just got a quote for $450CDN... OEM parts... not used...

BTW>>> While I am changing this...should i look to replace anything else while they are cracking this thing open...

Thanx for the quick reply....

I'll try that....

BTW>>> how much did the windshield cost?

Hey everyone... i can't believe I just found this forum... been browsing for a week...

I am not into adding stuff onto cars... and I no little about the inner workings of cars... i am more a computer geek... haven't done anything up until this point... but I love my CELICA... do regular oil changes etc.... I have a Black '94 GTS... and I had a Blue '87....

It was my dream car in elementary school when my uncle drove up in his new White 5GC...

Anyhow... i just replaced the timing belt, crank seals, oil pump, water pump, and a couple other seals... just normal wear and tear...

Up until then .. i only replace the clutch, brakes, and distributor cap...

Anyhow... i am trying to preserve it as long as possible... here is my current dilema...

I have rust on the passenger side frame of the windshield... i looked under the rubber flap and noticed that it was rusting alot .... plus i have a small running crack on the windshield... can i correct the rust prob by replacing that part?? But it looks like part of the overall frame??? Should I wait till i replace the windshield??

Gonna shampoo engine in spring... and look to get some covering for exposed wires... and probably change the distributor wires... any other simple suggestions on how i can extend the life of the car... again... not really into any performance stuff..