should i buy 6gc? Options

[xinyu]

Hi I'm new here, and i need some opinions from you guys please. I'm thinking of getting a 6gc for my first car so I've been reading about them. I know a little bit about engines and stuff but i want to learn so im taking classes in the summer. Is it a good car to start with? I'm not really looking into speed (turbo and stuff) but I will still try to improve it since right now I'm only 16 going on 17. Where does the celica stand in all the cars out there? thanks everyone!

[Culpable04]

I'd say the Celica is one of the best starter's car, good on gas, reliable and not speed machines, they look really nice and up to date design, so if the one you get doesn't have a rust, scratches or faded paint, you'll have one great looking car, with good handling and not much speed. At 16-17 years old you should be focus on improving your driving skills, so the speed factor will not be a problem, you're gonna enjoy it if you get one.

[boosted95]

Hi I'm new here, and i need some opinions from you guys please. I'm thinking of getting a 6gc for my first car so I've been reading about them. I know a little bit about engines and stuff but i want to learn so im taking classes in the summer. Is it a good car to start with? I'm not really looking into speed (turbo and stuff) but I will still try to improve it since right now I'm only 16 going on 17. Where does the celica stand in all the cars out there? thanks everyone!

if your celica is a manual, they can be fun to drive* its not your everyday civic or integra for shure. theres afew bodykits if thats your cup-a-tea; also some suspension bolt-on mods; but even fewer proformance options. if you have the gt version, you've got a 5s-fe about 30 more hp than the st, "that sits at about 110hp" but, you can swap out your headers for a turbo manifold from an "mr2 turbo", or the celica holy grail "gt-four". less optoins for an st model celica

now if you go badgeless you may hear things like... "what year integra is that?" "dude, is that a supra?" i find the first question an insult, but the second put a big smirk on my face*

i was in your shoes lastyear, but a year older. if you take pride in your celica, wash and wax, and dont flog her; its a great 2 door car with tincy backseats, and a HUGE trunk if you have a hatchback! ive got 2x 10in subs and my amp with so much room left for cargo.

what im saying is, get the celica...
my friends have civics and sunfires, and im shure there faster than my car, but damn the ladies love clean waxed celicas. hondas look like ass parked next to my car, dont matter how big there rims are*

[hongkongnerdboy]

where are you from?

[xinyu]

thanks guys! i found a 97 celica manual. and thanks for putting things in simple terms im hoping for it to be gt i guess, but if its not I don't mind. I think I will have roughly around 2000 to fix the stuff inside the hood to make the car better, won't be worried about looks or anything till it runs good. What do you guys suggest I should do first? Any major stuff i should do before getting into more detail? I have another question though hatchback and coupes aren't the same... right?

[hongkongnerdboy]

get some lowering springs

[xinyu]

where are you from?

From vegas

[boosted95]

thanks guys! i found a 97 celica manual. and thanks for putting things in simple terms im hoping for it to be gt i guess, but if its not I don't mind. I think I will have roughly around 2000 to fix the stuff inside the hood to make the car better, won't be worried about looks or anything till it runs good. What do you guys suggest I should do first? Any major stuff i should do before getting into more detail? I have another question though hatchback and coupes aren't the same... right?

coupes have more backseat room, but in my humble opinion are ugly when you could have a hatch* have a strong engine* not fast, but dependible, no squeaky belts ect... and 2grand is damn good for a celica! imagine what else you can buy with 2k, a **** ford escort, or a chevy beretta

[xinyu]

get some lowering springs

truthfully im afraid of it being low cuz i dont want to mess anything up on bumps or dips... my friend has a civic and every time theres a dip the car bounces whats the point of body kits? theres people that automatically call the drivers "ricer"

[boosted95]

get some lowering springs

truthfully im afraid of it being low cuz i dont want to mess anything up on bumps or dips... my friend has a civic and every time theres a dip the car bounces whats the point of body kits? theres people that automatically call the drivers "ricer"

amen to that! i like the sleeper look, nice and clean, but you never know whats under the hood*

[hongkongnerdboy]

well spliters are good..and this doesnt look bad

Hey boys and girls ,




enjoy

This post has been edited by hongkongnerdboy: Jan 27, 2008 - 1:16 PM

[xinyu]

ok i just got a reply from the owner. It's a ST and it has 152,000 mileage on it.

[xinyu]

I'm leaning toward a body kit a little because it does look nice on some cars. XD i went photo searching and that picture changed my mind about them. I dont think ill have any decals though, prolly the only one would be of a small flying cow on the rear

[hongkongnerdboy]

well be sure to get a 6gc sticker from lewFX

[xinyu]

theres a little dent and 152,000 mileage. is it worth 4000?

[99Celica]

If you're not in a rush i'd suggest waiting for the right car rather than rushing into one you'd regret down the road. Took me a year and 4 months to find mine and it was a 6 hour drive away, and I couldn't be happier. If you like the GT, which I recommend, wait for one

[hongkongnerdboy]

i wouldnt get it... i mean i got my gt with 91,xxx miles and a couple small dings for 3k.....

[xinyu]

any year model u guys prefer? i need it by the end of summer so i can wait. you guys are really nice for helping me, especially since i dont really know much.

[xinyu]

I've only been checking on craigslist for celicas and the places i can buy the car is limited to cali, AZ and UT does anyone know where else to look?

[hongkongnerdboy]

think there was a celi on autotrader for california

[snapshotgt]

I wouldn't buy an ST with that many miles for that much. Wait and try to find a good deal on a low milelage GT model.

[xinyu]

so GT just has more potential then ST?

[hongkongnerdboy]

well... yea

[96bluevert]

any year model u guys prefer?

94'-99' The only difference really between years is the stock front bumper.

94'-95'


96'-99'


gl on your search for a 6gc, I'd pass on the ST you found and take some time to find one w/ less miles.

[goferris]

i would get a 94-95 hatch gt
cheaper and will look just as nice as any other year. i have thought about selling my 99 for a 94-95 a couple times so i could have my car paid off. i'll keep an eye out for a celi nearby for ya. i'm up in the provo ut area

[DEATH]

any year model u guys prefer? i need it by the end of summer so i can wait. you guys are really nice for helping me, especially since i dont really know much.

The above pic of the '96-'99 front bumper doesn't do it justice. Look around on here and find a better pic. Also bear in mind that most of the later year ones have skirts and the 3 post wing. The '98-'99 GT's [5S-FE engine] got a few engine upgrades from the factory like metal headgasket tat are worth getting. All of these things are aesthetic choices you are gonna have to make for yourself.
The difference between the GT and ST are pretty noticeable as is the diff between auto and manual. Again this all up to you - it's gonna be your car after al and you are the one who has to love it.
IMO - save your money and get a '98-'99 low mileage GT with sideskirts and you'll have a great first car.