 Yo!, '97 ST |
 Jun 21, 2008 - 4:46 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jun 21, '08 From Naples, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Got this car a couple months ago, it's my first so don't hate on the ****ty rims.
 It's a '97 but only has 67k miles on it, and everything is more or less in pretty good condition.  EDIT: updated shot with the letters removed... 
This post has been edited by RickJamesBish: Jun 21, 2008 - 4:49 PM |
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Jun 21, 2008 - 4:48 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 23, '07 From Houston TX Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I thought they stoped making ST in 95? You sure its at 97?
Welcome anyways 
This post has been edited by Havok1997GT: Jun 21, 2008 - 4:49 PM |
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Jun 21, 2008 - 4:49 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 14, '03 From Long Island, N.Y. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
damn thats a great find! looks brand new and low miles. now its time to make it fast, welcome!
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Jun 21, 2008 - 4:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 15, '07 From ATLANTA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
its a miracle
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Jun 21, 2008 - 4:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '08 From Naples, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'm definite, unless the dealership lied.
And it definitely is, I'm really happy with it...it doesn't even have any blemishes inside, no scratches/dent anywhere, save for a small one by the fan control knob. Only has minor scratches on the bumper and right fender, but they're bothe negligible. |
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Jun 21, 2008 - 4:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 23, '07 From Houston TX Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Im pretty sure they stopped in 95 with the STs, But it really doesnt matter, the car looks great no whatever the year is.
This post has been edited by Havok1997GT: Jun 21, 2008 - 4:58 PM |
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Jun 21, 2008 - 4:59 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '08 From Naples, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Really? Then it might be a GT...what are the differences between that model year ST and GT? I know the hubcaps aren't original, since the tires and rims were brand new.
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Jun 21, 2008 - 5:21 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 19, '07 From Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
they stopped making ST in 98...car looks really good!
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Jun 21, 2008 - 5:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '08 From Naples, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks man...if they stopped making them in '98, then it is an ST after all? I'll look it up real quick. Thanks though!
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Jun 21, 2008 - 5:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 19, '07 From Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
most likely it is b/c there is no emblem on the back right...that's where the "gt" badge is on our cars. Look under the hood and there should be a piece of paper on the bottom of it that says the engine's code... either 7afe (st) or 5sfe(gt).
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QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Oct 3, 2008 - 2:01 PM) i rather be a slow turtle in risk of extinction, than a fast locust, that you can see everywhere and need to be terminated. |
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Jun 21, 2008 - 5:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '08 From Naples, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Pretty sure it's the 7afe...
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Jun 21, 2008 - 5:55 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 20, '07 From Bakersfield, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
Yeah cuz I heard Derrick has a 96 ST, plus not sure how reliable Wikiepedia is but it says they stopped making ST after 98' >>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Celica
Looking pretty darn clean there This post has been edited by Random_Stranger: Jun 21, 2008 - 5:55 PM -------------------- 91 MR2 Turbo SW20, 92 MR2 Turbo SW20, 95 Celica GT ST204
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Jun 21, 2008 - 5:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '08 From Naples, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yup! Just checked. 7-AF.
Engine bay's pretty clean too.  Love this thing! 
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Jun 21, 2008 - 6:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 23, '07 From Houston TX Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
huh. Well my bad.
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Jun 21, 2008 - 6:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '08 From Naples, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
All good my n!grah...
This post has been edited by RickJamesBish: Jun 21, 2008 - 6:50 PM |
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Jun 21, 2008 - 7:17 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
14in swirlies ftw! looks clean and good to see u here
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Jun 21, 2008 - 10:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 14, '07 From Provo, UT USA Currently Offline Reputation: 25 (100%) |
97 was the last year they offered the ST model. after that they changed some of the standard options on the GT like the front strut bar.
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Jun 22, 2008 - 12:51 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '08 From Naples, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Jun 21, 2008 - 7:17 PM) 14in swirlies ftw! looks clean and good to see u here Not really. However, they are brand new, so at least I have "nice" hubcaps and not ****ty ones. If I had the money, it would be sitting on 17's right now... |
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Jun 22, 2008 - 12:54 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '08 From Naples, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (goferris @ Jun 21, 2008 - 10:26 PM) 97 was the last year they offered the ST model. after that they changed some of the standard options on the GT like the front strut bar. Already figured it out, but thanks 
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Jun 22, 2008 - 1:03 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 14, '07 From Provo, UT USA Currently Offline Reputation: 25 (100%) |
QUOTE (96bluevert @ Jun 21, 2008 - 4:21 PM) they stopped making ST in 98...car looks really good! QUOTE (RickJamesBish @ Jun 21, 2008 - 4:32 PM) Thanks man...if they stopped making them in '98, then it is an ST after all? I'll look it up real quick. Thanks though! QUOTE (Random_Stranger @ Jun 21, 2008 - 4:55 PM) Yeah cuz I heard Derrick has a 96 ST, plus not sure how reliable Wikiepedia is but it says they stopped making ST after 98' >>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Celica Looking pretty darn clean there it still seemed a little unclear. that's why i posted. the 97 was the last year they produced the ST not 98. either way i don't really care LOL welcome to the boards though. -------------------- Call me a traitor! See if I care. ;) |
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Jun 22, 2008 - 1:09 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '08 From Naples, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Ja, thanks. Regardless of what anything else says, I checked under the hood and it has the 7A-FE, so definitely an ST.
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Jun 22, 2008 - 3:38 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 13, '07 From U.K Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (RickJamesBish @ Jun 22, 2008 - 7:09 AM) Ja, thanks. Regardless of what anything else says, I checked under the hood and it has the 7A-FE, so definitely an ST. i think that they have switched the car engine sticker to make it look like a ST, thats the ONLY explanation!! haha dont worry about it mate, no biggy. i like the side-skirts, tints, and how clean your new ride is, congrats rickjamesbish --------------------  |
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Jun 22, 2008 - 6:19 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 11, '08 From Auckland, New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Nice car, The sunroof and tail lights look bizarre to me though, The sunroof on my old 6gc slid under the roof not over it and I just realised US kept the old school tail lights even after they changed in 1996 for our models
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Jun 22, 2008 - 8:47 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Wow, someone really took good care of that thing, or it appears so by the pictures. Have fun with it, and yeah get some nice rims and lower it first, if you can.
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Jun 22, 2008 - 4:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '08 From Naples, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (3SGTE @ Jun 22, 2008 - 4:38 AM) i think that they have switched the car engine sticker to make it look like a ST, thats the ONLY explanation!! haha dont worry about it mate, no biggy. i like the side-skirts, tints, and how clean your new ride is, congrats rickjamesbish Clearly! But the skirts are stock right? Cause I haven't done anything to it. The tint was from the previous owner, so once again, I'm lucky that they were so kind to this car. QUOTE (Celicav @ Jun 22, 2008 - 9:47 AM) Wow, someone really took good care of that thing, or it appears so by the pictures. Have fun with it, and yeah get some nice rims and lower it first, if you can. Yeah, whoever had it previously must've loved it. I'm thinking I'll throw on rims when I can, and possibly lower too...would look sick. |
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Jun 22, 2008 - 4:30 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 28, '07 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
idk i think those are some type of 404 skirts
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Jun 22, 2008 - 6:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 21, '07 From I-59 -N- 610 Houston, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
the 8th unit from the back of the vin# is the year code.... that should solve the year issue..... y is 2000 so go back in the alphabet
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Jun 22, 2008 - 7:09 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 14, '07 From Provo, UT USA Currently Offline Reputation: 25 (100%) |
QUOTE (CelicaST_CALI @ Jun 22, 2008 - 3:30 PM) idk i think those are some type of 404 skirts nope. those are the oem/ssIII skirts. btw i wasn't doubting that your car is an ST or a 97 cuz i used to have a 97 ST. i knew from the pic of the engine bay it's just everyone else had the years wrong. also the 97 was the last year they offered the coupe model in case anyone was wondering. -------------------- Call me a traitor! See if I care. ;) |
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Jun 22, 2008 - 10:08 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
WOW! that's a great looking car. I've got a 97 ST too but, mine isn't in as good of condition as yours. All i can say is WOW!!! have fun with it.
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Jun 23, 2008 - 1:27 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
QUOTE (RickJamesBish @ Jun 21, 2008 - 5:57 PM) Deff a 7a. Looks Damn Clean though!! Welcome to the site, and we all look foward to seeing some great things from you. What's your first step (upgrade) going to be? -------------------- QUOTE (presure2 @ Nov 6, 2010 - 6:16 AM) Via FB: fcuking awsome!!! D-man FTW! QUOTE (DEATH @ Nov 11, 2008 - 5:40 PM) Damn D-Man - most impressive. QUOTE (99GT @ Nov 14, 2008 - 4:04 PM) D-Man's post should be a sticky QUOTE (samir0189 @ Nov 4, 2008 - 10:50 AM) LOL, oh boy, you can always count on D-Man for ridiculously hilarious posts. |
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Jun 23, 2008 - 9:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '08 From Naples, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (goferris @ Jun 22, 2008 - 7:09 PM) QUOTE (CelicaST_CALI @ Jun 22, 2008 - 3:30 PM) idk i think those are some type of 404 skirts nope. those are the oem/ssIII skirts. btw i wasn't doubting that your car is an ST or a 97 cuz i used to have a 97 ST. i knew from the pic of the engine bay it's just everyone else had the years wrong. also the 97 was the last year they offered the coupe model in case anyone was wondering. Wow. Didn't know I had any mods, besides the fog lights. QUOTE (cheela @ Jun 22, 2008 - 10:08 PM) WOW! that's a great looking car. I've got a 97 ST too but, mine isn't in as good of condition as yours. All i can say is WOW!!! have fun with it. Yeah, I'm mega freaking happy with it. I'll get some interior shots later. QUOTE (D-Man @ Jun 23, 2008 - 1:27 PM) QUOTE (RickJamesBish @ Jun 21, 2008 - 5:57 PM) Deff a 7a. Looks Damn Clean though!! Welcome to the site, and we all look foward to seeing some great things from you. What's your first step (upgrade) going to be? Since I'm broke right now, if I keep it long enough, I'll put on some 17/18's and lower it. |
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Jun 24, 2008 - 5:10 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 27, '02 From Derry,NH USA Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
You should clean your valve cover and spray it a color with hi temp paint ...like
 or  Those are my 2 projects but honestly it will make your engine bay look SOOOO much cleaner. I can kinda see where the oil/grease residue is on your valve cover. Most dealerships just power wash engines and then use armor all on the plastic/rubber .... (I used to work at one and had to do that kinda scum bag stuff) --------------------  |
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Jun 24, 2008 - 9:23 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '08 From Naples, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
True, that does look lots better. I think I'm gonna buy some stuff and do a full detail in a couple weeks since I've noticed a couple small scratches anyways. Thanks though
This post has been edited by RickJamesBish: Jun 24, 2008 - 9:24 PM |
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