I MAY BE LEAVING YOU FOR GOOD, found my dream car Options

[axelrduvirage]

i'll be putting a serious offfer on this bad boy tomorrow morning. they are asking 15KCDN$. i am putting the Celi and the Tracker on a trade. unless someone wants to by a really nice 1999 GT USDM for 7500CDN$?



SPECIFICATIONS
1997 BMW 540iA

Engine Type V8, dual overhead cams, 32 valves
Engine Size 4.4 liters, 268 cu. in.
Horsepower 282 @ 5700
Torque (lb-ft) 310 @ 3900
Transmission 5-speed electronically-controlled automatic
Wheelbase / Length 111.4 in. / 188.0 in.
Curb Weight 3803 lbs.
Pounds Per Horsepower 13.5
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal.
Fuel Requirement unleaded premium
Tires 225/55 R16 95H Continental Touring Contact
Brakes, front/rear vented disc / vented disc
Suspension, front/rear independent double-pivot strut /
independent multilink
Drivetrain front engine, rear-wheel drive

PERFORMANCE
EPA Fuel Economy - miles per gallon
city / highway / observed 18/24/20
0 to 60 mph 6.6 sec
1/4 mile (E.T.) 14.7 sec
Coefficient of Drag (cd) 0.31



WADDA YA THINK????

[IdiotStick]

You're from NS? Where abouts? That looks like a sweet BMW there man, good luck on sellin your Celica.

Mind you, Id love to buy it but i dont got the money :lol:

[zachattack15]

ok. Bye.

[saleeka]

I've always liked that body style of the 5, but arent running costs on those on the high side? Regardless, I think you have very nice taste

[My2Celi]

i knew a friend that sold his 92 mr2 turbo for one of those. Gl selling our celi or keep it as a collection.

[forkee]

ewwie

[hurley97]

the only E39 I'd leave my Celica for is the M5...but I'd still prefer an E36 M3 LTW thats my opinion.

but looks good, how many miles?

This post has been edited by hurley97: Oct 15, 2006 - 9:04 PM

[gt_driFFter]

So you're going from a 2 door sporty car with awesome reliabilty, to an ugly sedan with really expensive maintenance/parts? Whatever floats your boat I guess.

This post has been edited by gt_driFFter: Oct 15, 2006 - 9:21 PM

[chucho]

not what i would call a dream car but good luck w/ it.

[KB-2]

keep the celi

[DomGT]

How many miles? How much is that cost in USD? They are great cars, I have driven one, handles good for it's size, but not as good as a Celica. Acceleration is faster than 6.6 0-60, and it has nice options, like a heated steering wheel, 4-spd sport mode (holds the revs longer in each gear which makes for a very sporty drive), power everything including every motion of the steering wheel, and more.

[azian_advanced]

i think $7,500 cdn is a great price for a mint 99 GT, at least here in Canada where celis go for upto 10k and sometimes more.
i'm sure you'll find a buyer for your GT.

[MaskedMan]

w00t w00t BMW 5 series . I hope you get your dream car, and if you do, you should go to bimmerforums.com . hehehe. Parts for BMW are stupid pricey though haha, i need new brake pads and they are $100 for an OEM set . The BMW is stealing money from my celicas .

[Akira_g4]

never been too fond about bmw's, but hey man if that's what you want i'd say go for it

[JonCars17]

I agree that it isn't much of a dream car, but a really nice car nonetheless. I'd buy one if I could. My dream car is a Dodge Viper or a Corvette

[axelrduvirage]

the only E39 I'd leave my Celica for is the M5...but I'd still prefer an E36 M3 LTW thats my opinion.

but looks good, how many miles?

136 000 KMs so ...82 000 miles

[TomPoz]

Sorry, but I would never give up Celica for BMW. Mainly due to the fact that in my homeland they are driven by either rich assholes or "try to be" gangstas. Also, I just don't like the looks of BMW.

But anyway, you make your moves, right?

[bufferdan]

Buy a corolla

[Rayme]

You'll get bored fast driving that! forget driving swiftly around…

buttt.. up to you

[Digndoug]

HOTT.. Thats what i would do. I really want one, but just need somthing a bit more reliable at this time.

[devilsden97]

E36 M3 LTW

E36 M3 LTW FTMFW YEAH!

[IdiotStick]

Trade me celica's and call it a day

[axelrduvirage]

IT'S A DONE DEAL. THE CELIPIG IS OFFICIALLY FOR SALE!!!!




Thanks to those who encouraged me and respected my views and tastes. To the rest of you..you can all take a long walk off a short pier...phoque you!!!

I really should have called it a dreamy car rather than my dream car...still hope to win the lottery and buy a REAL car !!!

As far as performance it is a ROCKET, it has a "sport" program when you lock out 5th or even 4th gear and with traction control off it even squaks the tires jumping from 1st to 2nd (i know it scared the crap outta me!!!)...what a waste of gas though . all the creature comforts a man in his mid-life crisis would ever need although the sound system is lame-ass weak (do i hear jingle bells?)

I will miss the celica, it was/is a very spirited ride and if things were a bit different i would hang on to it and swap the engine (TurboDreams) drop in a 5 speed and mod the crap out of it (tastefully though, have to respect the Dragon ).

The community here is very giving i have learned not only a lot about a very special car but also a few things about myself. I hope your dreams are fulfilled. drive safe, continue to respect each other and learn to say these few words that can change someone's life when spoken with truth and honesty: i love you.

Amour, Paix et Soleil

Raymond J LeBlanc


PS i may troll and lurk occasionally but don't look for me on any BMW forums...they're just for "rich arseholes and wannabe ganstas"

PPS to the girls of the 6gc...kiss kiss hug hug -- i wish i were 20 years younger

This post has been edited by axelrduvirage: Oct 16, 2006 - 8:18 PM

[hurley97]

get some Dinan parts for that thing!

Good Luck with it

[zachattack15]

Didnt realize you were an old guy. Have fun with your old guy car.

This post has been edited by zachattack15: Oct 16, 2006 - 9:18 PM

[IdiotStick]

Seriously though. I wish I had 7500 for your car. For the love of god. lol

[dugunz]

Totaled my celica reciently and I am also toying with the idea of buying a BMW 325i. I just cant make up my mind if I want another celica. I loved my celica. But is it time to move on? I'm really torn. But if I buy another I'm deffinatly the celica guy for life. I know later on in life like 30 years from now I'll see a 94 celica and be like god I love that car. And my kids will be like god that car is old and theyll make fun of me just as I did to my father. I guess I understand now. I'm gonna call him and apoligise now cause I understand lol.

[tomazws]

I like the later years where they first experiment angel eyes in this car.

[DomGT]

I like the later years where they first experiment angel eyes in this car.

Congrats on the purchase! And angel eyes and LED taillights are a simple "facelift" away. They bolt right in on any E39 car.