Should I Pick This Up, and Sell Mine Options

[yyet]

Anyways, I got a 94 celi GT and have been waiting to find a 96-99 GT and here it is finally.

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/car/401183736.html

The only problem as you can see is like the faded paint, dented rear bumper, and something about the quarter panels? But for $2500 I'm sure I can fix it up and would still be a lot cheaper. Plus, it's rare to find a 96-99 in Hawaii. I've only seen like 3 or so.

I am going to look at it, anyone got suggestions on questions I should ask the seller before buying it?

Lastly, Should I pick it up?

Wyatt

[tonytutino]

i personally dont see a reason to, if you want the 96+ look why not just get the front bumper for your car? or what reasons do you have for wanting one so bad?

but its up to you!

[goferris]

i don't think that's a gt. you are better off with you 94. that is a killer deal but i wouldn't get it. i agree with tony. just buy a facelifted bumper. also as i look at the pics in your prof, you car looks 100x better.

[tim86]

that celi also needs some body work and I really dont think it would be good unless u were going to swap 1 or something

[yyet]

well i was interested in it b/c of the look of the 96-99 models. And its 5 sp. and only got 81k miles. I am almost going to break 140k in my celi and thats why. I didn't really want to mod my car anymore b/c it has pretty high miles, but having a car with 81k i can pretty much do whatever. I am going to take a look at it on Tuesday and then make a decision.

Anyone know some good questions to ask?

he said it was in a little fender bender, hence the dented rear bumper and dented quarter panels. I just hoping theres no frame damage. how do i check for that and is fixing the rear bumper and quarter panels easy? then i gotta paint that sucker.

Wyatt

[Redline08]

def pick that up, the bumper and all that can be fixed in one fellow swoop and your gonna be way happier, try and get the price down though, i know he said 2.5k firm but when your their offer cash and tell him u want it for less cause its gonna cost alot to fix the bumper and paint.

[duders]

Hey bro, I think 2,500 is to much. Check the engine. If he was in a fender bender check the radiator for cracks and all that etc. Ask for at keast, 300-500 dollars off. The body repair and paint will cost you a good 1.2k or so

[95CelicaST]

who knows if the car even drives straight!

I would say no to that one, just because of the suspicious damage.

[hellsyphon]

Quarter panel damage always costs a fortune to fix.

[cHinaman727]

don't forget tax and registration/title costs. im paying near 200 for that ****e. oh and fender bender? psha don't trust it for 2500, i got mine, with minor damage and some paint needed for 1500.

why don't you take that 2500 you would be spending and put it towards a 3sgte swap? you could get a clip w/ less miles for that much couldn't you?

[duders]

In total, the car will end up costing you, a good say... 4,500, this inludes bodywork and title fees and this n' that. Just Keep the one you have, use the money for a down payment on a new car or mods to your current Celica. Hellsyphon is right, quarter panel repairs are a fortune to fix. That usually depends though. Doesn't seem like they would have to cut it off just good ol' rubber hammer.

[Redline08]

im pretty sure he doesnt have 2500 layin around for a 3sgte swap because he said he will buy that car then sell his old one to pay for it...

[cHinaman727]

im pretty sure he doesnt have 2500 layin around for a 3sgte swap because he said he will buy that car then sell his old one to pay for it...

i dont know much about swaps thats why i said put it towards a 3sgte, and also i didnt read that he was gonna sell the old one to pay for his new one...

sorry lol

[yyet]

im pretty sure he doesnt have 2500 layin around for a 3sgte swap because he said he will buy that car then sell his old one to pay for it...

Its hard to do a 3s swap... I don't have garage space nor am i even good at motor work. Also, its really hard to get a 3s clip here in hawaii. motor + shipping would be like 3k.

[yyet]

okay folks, after all your guys advice, the concensus was to not get it, so I didn't get it. Thanks for the help.

Wyatt