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 Aug 3, 2004 - 1:56 AM
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 Administrator  Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%)  |
I'm almost positive that this won't happen, but the thought of selling my car and buying a five-speed silver on black '99 Infiniti G20 has crossed my mind lately. I'm sick of being harassed by the cops in my loud yellow coupe, and a quiet silver sedan won't attract near as much attention. Plus the G20 is a really sexy car in my opinion...they look good, handle well, are SR20-powered, and weigh less than 3,000 lbs. I posted a couple pics of a nice one below. That said, I don't think I could ever get rid of my Celica.
 Now if I were to sell my car, I'd first put in my OEM flywheel and a new clutch to solve my tranny problems. I'd also fix my hydraulic system. I'd repaint the front end of the car as well, with my current modifications completed. I'd sell the car with either the 18" wheels or the 17" wheels on it. The car has 117,000 miles on the chassis, with far less than that on the motor and tranny, which both function perfectly. So what do you guys think it's worth? I'm just kind of curious.
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Aug 3, 2004 - 2:17 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 4, '03 From Twin Cities MN Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Wow.. Dont sell your celica Commer, you have been an inspiration to many of us here on this site, I for one included. Think of all the heart you have poured into your pride and joy before anything. I never would have gotten as interested in my car if it wasnt for this website
 That said, value wise, a tuned car has it's ups and downs in the used car market. Properly done they can return big on investment, but in the case of your celica, most people dont know the desirablity factor of the 4A-GE, and 6th gens arent high on wish lists either... Someone who would be willing to pay the TRUE value of the car would be few and far between, in my opinion... I dont rememebr if you said you got your A/C to work after the engine swap, but i think if you dont have A/C it would be next to impossible to get a reasonable price for you to break even after its all said and done...
This post has been edited by saleeka: Aug 3, 2004 - 2:20 AM -------------------- Car #3: 98 Accord LX- purchased 5/06, totaled 8/06
Car #2: 95 Celica GT- purchased 8/03, current daily driver Car #1: 01 Focus ZX3- purchased 5/01, sold 8/03 |
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Aug 3, 2004 - 2:26 AM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Oh, I would never expect to break even on my car...I've put over $15,000 into this car, including the $7,800 initial cost of the car, and I'd never expect to get near that much...I'm just kind of curious. 
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Aug 3, 2004 - 2:50 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 4, '03 From Twin Cities MN Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
wow i had no idea you had invested that much into your car... all the more reason to keep it
-------------------- Car #3: 98 Accord LX- purchased 5/06, totaled 8/06
Car #2: 95 Celica GT- purchased 8/03, current daily driver Car #1: 01 Focus ZX3- purchased 5/01, sold 8/03 |
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Aug 3, 2004 - 3:14 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 19, '03 From Buffalo,NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
keep the celi
sedens are gay |
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Aug 3, 2004 - 3:25 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 30, '03 From Cyprus Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Coomer i think your Celi just need a new "IMAGE" cuz there is a time for all of us that we dont like or we dont respect what we have:)....So.....Ehmmm...try to finish your Celi and put the selling thoughts in the background:)
For me that silver car its just another saloon,its not a Celica:). But if you really want to get rid of the Celi go for the Altezza:) |
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Aug 3, 2004 - 4:03 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
If the thought of selling the celica has crossed your mind then chances are it might happen if you get the chance to get a G20 for a good price. And if that happends best of luck for you. and yes you will get less peroblems from the cops with a car that blends in more with the other cars on the road. yes you have put a lot into your celica but is it worth all the trouble of having cops stop you for not reason other then you have a car that sticks out.? you can also just paint you celi black or sliver with would make it blend in more on the road. if you are willing to put more money into the car then go for it. -------------------- |
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Aug 3, 2004 - 4:27 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 24, '03 From Cyprus Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
firstly, that infinity car is gayish. I agree with mike (magic) that the only car that may replace the Celi is the Altezza (IS200) but only the 4cyl model with VVTL-i and 210 bhp but i think its only JDM and not available in the U.S.
Personally though i believe you should keep it and if you have so much trouble you should just get a new paint. nice colors such as yamaha blue, metallic brown, silver, black, pearl black etc are nice colors but dont usually attact that much attention. |
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Aug 3, 2004 - 7:19 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Perhaps a color change would be more in order.
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Aug 3, 2004 - 8:52 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
ya coom, why go for a G20 and not an IS300??
anywho keep the celi bro
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Aug 3, 2004 - 9:06 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Coom without a celi? Thats like Christmas without Santa.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Aug 3, 2004 - 9:29 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 25, '02 From Pittsburgh/Clairton, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
and celi's w/o 6gc
 seriously though...screw the police... as long as you drive wise during the day you SHOULD be fine... if your area is swarming with cops lately...might be due to them having something due(a certain amount of tickets or w/e) just stake it out if that is it...but keep the celi.. if anything ADD to the garage
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Aug 3, 2004 - 10:02 AM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Yeah, you guys are right...I've been hoping for a while now to paint it gunmetal and it would probably be in the shop right now for that, but unfortunately my garage got broken into and pushed those plans back a bit...hopefully by the end of summer it'll go into the body shop though.
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Aug 3, 2004 - 10:42 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 22, '04 From Rhode Island Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
and if ur loud exhaust is a problem just get a little turbo put on that would be a much quieter muffler
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Aug 3, 2004 - 11:12 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
turbo silvertop? probably a bad idea hehe
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Aug 3, 2004 - 11:14 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Seriously, if u got rid of the Celi, im pretty sure the universe would collapse in on itself.
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Aug 3, 2004 - 11:25 AM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
I've seen fairly stock silvertops running 5 PSI and reliably putting down 205-215 horsepower at the wheels with nothing done to the engine internally. These motors are really built pretty strong and with the already high 11:1 compression, it doesn't take a whole lot of boost to get lots of power out of the engine. That said, most of the time a conversion to standalone engine management is a requirement when going with a turbo setup on a AE101 4A-GE. And I could never afford that right now...I'll probably end up painting my car gunmetal and going with some sort of a 2.25" mandrel bent exhaust system with a couple resonators and a Magnaflow muffler so that it's really quiet. -------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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Aug 3, 2004 - 11:27 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Well, to be on the other side.. That car is hot.. I personally want to get a nicer sporter lux sedan.. I think that would be awsome.. but i also dont know the specs on it.. I would almost say just stop modding the celi and start saving for an Is300 That seems to be a great car no matter what.. I think every day about selling my celi and getting an older Bimmer or somthing like that .. but my car isnt worth too much.. Good luck
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Aug 3, 2004 - 11:28 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
if you want quiet, pick up a borla muffler coom, hit me on an AIM and i can point you in the right direction, both me and my buddy rob have different borla mufflers and they are like silent, but have a nice growl. i have a complete streight pipe on my MR2, no cats, no resignator, just a flex pipe, and the thing is quiet as hell. lol hit me up if you wanna talk about it more
-------------------- Believer, you'll leave her, in leaving them all No but I don't buy it Like anything you do, as anyone you are Cause I'm... Ten Speed, of God's Blood & Burial |
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Aug 3, 2004 - 11:31 AM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Yeah, I'll talk to you more about it...I want my exhaust to sound like stock(or quieter.) I was driving Amy's Celica GT this weekend and I'm hooked on the sound of just the intake screaming on a 5S-FE...I bet the four throttles of my 4A-GE sound pretty sweet too...it's just that all I can hear is exhaust.
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Aug 3, 2004 - 11:41 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Coomer , you know what you need, you need a pimp ride .. like a 5 series bimmer, or a TL or somthinglike that .. That way you never get in trouble, cause yuo just crusing, unless they think you stole it.. thats happened to me.. ha
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Aug 3, 2004 - 1:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 25, '03 From cranston RI Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
no, coom needs his celica... this aint g20.net.... its 6gc.net...
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Aug 3, 2004 - 3:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 28, '03 From Bloomington, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
My buddy's g20 with an sr20det is up for sale. Nice ride, would out perform the 6g on handling, acceleration, 1/4 time, top speed, ect. Not as good looking imo, tho. $10k lemme know if you're interested
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92 Civic hatch B16 - Sold 10th anniv RX-7 - RIP The Slow Celica - Sold...and then crushed crushed due to street racing. Quote from Seinfeild: George's Boss reading a magazine: "People magazine's most beautiful people. Oh and a Celica...nothin wrong with that!" |
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Aug 3, 2004 - 3:14 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Is it the silver one that's up on eBay right now? -------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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Aug 3, 2004 - 4:39 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 11, '04 From Wake Forest, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
you guys are telling him to get an IS300 but even a used one will be in the $15-$20k range atleast, those G20's go for around $10k, and if he could sell his celica my guess would be for around $9.5K (if you sell it to someone on this site or to someone who knows what its worth). That G20 doesn't look to bad.
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Aug 3, 2004 - 4:45 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 27, '02 From Derry,NH USA Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Digndoug is a traitor...I bet he drives a civic with a Celica kit!
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Aug 4, 2004 - 12:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 28, '03 From Bloomington, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yessir. Want his AIM sn? -------------------- NASA/SCCA RX-7....currently under the knife
92 Civic hatch B16 - Sold 10th anniv RX-7 - RIP The Slow Celica - Sold...and then crushed crushed due to street racing. Quote from Seinfeild: George's Boss reading a magazine: "People magazine's most beautiful people. Oh and a Celica...nothin wrong with that!" |
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Aug 4, 2004 - 1:30 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
DANGIT Coomer.. now I want a freaking g20 .. I mean sweet looking cars for a great price.. argg.. just another car to add to my want list...
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Aug 4, 2004 - 2:23 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 2, '04 From HTX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
with a "bimmer" emblem -------------------- I am ever so thankful for the 'Ignore User' capability on this forum.
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Aug 4, 2004 - 3:11 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 28, '03 From Bloomington, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Bangwagon jumper -------------------- NASA/SCCA RX-7....currently under the knife
92 Civic hatch B16 - Sold 10th anniv RX-7 - RIP The Slow Celica - Sold...and then crushed crushed due to street racing. Quote from Seinfeild: George's Boss reading a magazine: "People magazine's most beautiful people. Oh and a Celica...nothin wrong with that!" |
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Aug 4, 2004 - 10:08 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
So what do you guys seriously think my car is worth, with power steering, fixed hydraulic system and clutch, and a repainted front end?
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Aug 5, 2004 - 12:03 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 2, '04 From HTX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
after a quick glance at some automotive sales websites i would approximate it between $8,000 and $9,000 depending on what wheels you leave on and other options you leave on. i think the upgraded motor will help but im no appraisor;)
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Aug 5, 2004 - 1:03 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 2, '03 From Annandale VA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I think you could expect 9k?Its a beautiful car bro. But unforutnatly you wont get near what its worth
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Aug 5, 2004 - 9:53 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Hollywood, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
I dunno coom, I dont think youd get much more than 5k for your car, maybe 6.
The market isnt really for modded cars, although I dont know if your swap would get you a bigger price. Like I've said before people want to buy stock cars or damn near close to it, so that they can make it their own personal touch. You'll never get what you deserve for that car unfortunately |
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Aug 5, 2004 - 6:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 28, '03 From Bloomington, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Milage? Condition? chassis milage? Details needed. Let us know anything that isnt in ur info
-------------------- NASA/SCCA RX-7....currently under the knife
92 Civic hatch B16 - Sold 10th anniv RX-7 - RIP The Slow Celica - Sold...and then crushed crushed due to street racing. Quote from Seinfeild: George's Boss reading a magazine: "People magazine's most beautiful people. Oh and a Celica...nothin wrong with that!" |
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Aug 5, 2004 - 6:58 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
118,000 miles are on the chassis. On the engine, I was assured that it had under 45,000 miles on it when I bought it, so I'll say it has 55,000 or less on it now. The car has never been wrecked, and has no frame damage or anything of the sort. The engine runs great. The tranny needs a new throwout bearing, as that's what is causing my noise from the tranny...I'm putting the OEM flywheel and an Exedy 212mm clutch kit in whenever the kit comes in. If that doesn't fix my shifting problems, then I'll replace the hydraulic system components to get the car into perfect running condition.The suspension is in good condition. It makes a bit of noise, but I'm fixing that soon...I've just been way too lazy to fix it. The interior is in good condition. The seats, dash, carpet, and headliner is all in good condition. There currently is no power mirror controller or cigar lighter and there are holes in the doors where the window cranks used to be, but I think I'll fix those problems soon by putting in the power door panels that are modified and putting the mirror controller and cigar lighter in the glovebox. The aftermarket power windows and door actuators work perfectly. The alarm is installed pretty well and the brain and most of the wiring is hidden well. All connnections are soldered. Remote start is installed(with no safety switch...I'd disable it if anyone wants it to be disabled), a window module is installed so that the windows roll up automatically when the car is armed. The siren is well hidden out of sight in a hard to access location and the wire for it is ran through the firewall, along with the fused power wire for the alarm and power windows. The four gauge power wire for the stereo is also ran through the firewall, and runs on the driver's side of the car to the trunk along with the remote wire. On the other side of the car, the Streetwires RCA cables are ran from the head unit to the trunk and area where the rear passenger speaker used to be. The Profile CA200 amplifier powering the 6.5" Pioneer REV coaxials in the front doors is mounted on a solid wood mounting plate that I fabricated and is hidden where the rear passenger-side speaker used to be. If you pull off the grill on the plastic panel, you gain easy access to the controls for the amp. The amp gets plenty of cooling in its current location. The trunk houses an Optima Red Top battery, a JBL BP300.1 amp, and a JBL P1020 subwoofer. The trunk, door panels, side panels next to the backseat, rear deck, and a few more areas are sound deadened with asphalt-backed 60 mil sound deadening material. This stuff is the same as Dynamat Extreme, but costed me far less. The doors and areas of the rear deck also have lots of paint on eDead v.3 sound deadening. The exterior looks great from a distance. Up close, you can find two paint chips in the driver's side fender that I touched up with touch up paint. The front bumper is being repainted soon, and will look great when back on the car. The rest of the car's paint is going to be worked on this weekend with Meguiar's products to give it that show-car shine. If you've got any more questions, just ask...I'd go into more detail but I'm off work in a minute and have to go get some stuff done.
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Aug 5, 2004 - 7:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 27, '02 From Derry,NH USA Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
I used to work for Autofair Manchester...I'd say $4,900...But also...If you sell your car...I will have to find where you live and kick your butt! That's like a general of an army being like...Sorry guys...I think you all should die...I am going to have a spot of tea with the Queen of England...oh yes...and don't forget the crumpets.
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Aug 5, 2004 - 7:13 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From San Diego CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
unless you find a 6gc owner who just loves the celica youll probably get 7gs. but to the daily consumer who just wants a reliable car with no mods youll get 4-5gs. sorry to say but a modified car doesnt bring the price up just drags it down.
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Aug 5, 2004 - 10:25 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 23, '03 From New Orleans Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
I'll give you $500 'cause i hear its a cop magnet and a half j/k
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