 Buying New Celica - What should I look for?, In hopes to convert to GT-Four eventually |
 Aug 24, 2014 - 3:51 PM
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I have had a Silv 96' Anniversary Ed. 5-Speed ST Celica for years and sadly lost it last year (RIP), before I was able to do the GT-Four conversion I was planning on. I didn't know 100% if I should do it based on how hard/expensive it would be for someone who doesn't mod/fix cars as a hobby. Although I thought I may ask some things before I look into getting another 6g Celica, since that has been my goal for years now which I never got around to doing. I am good with my hands, and would love to take on this project, but I have nowhere to work on the car where I live. I have read tons of forum threads and posts, and feel a bit overwhelmed by how complicated this looks for an amateur like myself. Hopefully I'm getting myself worried for nothing...hopefully... I'd be happy if anyone can help me out with any one of these questions! -Jay What's the mileage I should be looking for on a new Celica? What's the price range I should expect to look for? (I live in NY) If I get an automatic, does that make me a pussy? (I know it does, but is there anyone who has a gt4 auto) What year's / trim does the GT-Four conversion work with? eg. ST, GT, Convertible? (Is there a combo that it is easiest/cheaper for) What are the parts needed to convert the hood, bumper and spoiler? How much do the parts cost individually? Where would I be able to acquire these parts? Who would be able to do the conversion? How much would labor cost around to install them? Here's a few I found that are semi-close to me. Would be grateful if anyone knew of any others in my area for sale. http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/ve...57640&Log=0 http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/ve...68893&Log=0 http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/ve...87383&Log=0 |
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Selly_Kuhman Buying New Celica - What should I look for? Aug 24, 2014 - 3:51 PM
richee3 QUOTE (Selly_Kuhman @ Aug 24, 2014 - 3... Aug 24, 2014 - 4:18 PM Box Everything richee said. Also being in New York ru... Aug 24, 2014 - 4:56 PM Selly_Kuhman Thanks for the responses! To answer your quest... Aug 25, 2014 - 9:34 PM Box Oh, the crash-bar and latch are different. I thin... Aug 26, 2014 - 4:07 PM VavAlephVav Normally id say Yes, an automatic makes you a puss... Aug 26, 2014 - 4:14 PM Box The only excuse for an automatic is if you're ... Aug 26, 2014 - 4:25 PM 1994Celica Please don't get an auto. I have one and it ki... Aug 26, 2014 - 5:14 PM Box Automatics are so boring, especially behind a meag... Aug 26, 2014 - 5:27 PM Selly_Kuhman Manual it is. Screw the traffic. I was planning on... Aug 26, 2014 - 8:41 PM richee3 I'd skip that first one. Go with your gut feel... Aug 26, 2014 - 9:02 PM Box Besides, if you want a 3S-GTE there was never an a... Aug 26, 2014 - 9:08 PM VavAlephVav The 4 cylinder is definitely way quicker with the ... Aug 26, 2014 - 9:41 PM njccmd2002 questions..
If i am looking to get a celica to co... Aug 27, 2014 - 7:03 AM Selly_Kuhman So I called out the guy on the accident and the mi... Aug 27, 2014 - 6:45 PM Box Slung a rod would be the proper term. I'd jus... Aug 27, 2014 - 6:52 PM Selly_Kuhman I appreciate the responses. They definitely give m... Aug 27, 2014 - 6:57 PM richee3 I'd rule out the one with green rims as well. ... Aug 27, 2014 - 7:58 PM VavAlephVav also you can use sanduskys search tool
http://www... Aug 27, 2014 - 8:34 PM Box Low 200K or less should be good. Condition of the... Aug 27, 2014 - 9:29 PM Selly_Kuhman Awesome search tool...I ended up getting like 3 ho... Aug 28, 2014 - 6:17 PM Box Why does it have to be a '97-99? '96-99 i... Aug 28, 2014 - 6:24 PM VavAlephVav yep the 94-94 is OBD1 and the best looking spoiler... Aug 28, 2014 - 8:07 PM VavAlephVav QUOTE (Selly_Kuhman @ Aug 28, 2014 - 7... Aug 28, 2014 - 8:14 PM Selly_Kuhman I never noticed the 96+ has a different spoiler wi... Sep 2, 2014 - 11:08 PM Box You'd have to fill the holes for the 3 post an... Sep 2, 2014 - 11:23 PM VavAlephVav ...well, you can get lucky with a 5s because there... Sep 3, 2014 - 12:47 AM Selly_Kuhman The 94 dude is offering his car for $500 if a... Sep 3, 2014 - 6:23 PM Box The big thing on these cars is synchronizer grindi... Sep 3, 2014 - 6:43 PM Selly_Kuhman Thanks. So I will ask the mechanic to check that o... Sep 3, 2014 - 7:09 PM Box The front bumper cover is styled differently, alon... Sep 3, 2014 - 7:58 PM Selly_Kuhman Why are they different? I eventually want to conve... Sep 3, 2014 - 8:01 PM 1994Celica What do you mean by flat vs round? All those bumpe... Sep 3, 2014 - 8:16 PM richee3 The GT4 bumper stayed the same from 94-99. Never g... Sep 3, 2014 - 9:49 PM Selly_Kuhman Thanks for the clarification. I been looking at so... Sep 6, 2014 - 12:30 PM Box If it's a flood car talk to the seller about i... Sep 6, 2014 - 3:06 PM Selly_Kuhman Talked to the seller, he said it's fine, just ... Sep 6, 2014 - 4:48 PM njccmd2002 Yeah. This site is where u learn. Search and rea... Sep 6, 2014 - 5:01 PM Box Write your Attorney General and get a letter from ... Sep 6, 2014 - 5:18 PM Selly_Kuhman Finally got "Rusty" back. Looked great o... Sep 16, 2014 - 10:26 PM richee3 Expensive... But hey, the car looks great! Sep 16, 2014 - 10:32 PM Selly_Kuhman Thanks! Yeah, I def missed having the Celica f... Sep 17, 2014 - 5:25 PM Box Well, at least you have it all straightened out an... Sep 17, 2014 - 5:43 PM Selly_Kuhman Starting out with the painting the tails. Any idea... Sep 18, 2014 - 11:28 PM Box The lights are on. Sep 19, 2014 - 12:39 PM
Nial QUOTE (Box @ Sep 19, 2014 - 1:39 PM)... Sep 19, 2014 - 11:58 PM VavAlephVav those look real nice though, you might be able to ... Sep 19, 2014 - 11:03 PM  |
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