 I want a 99 GT |
 Aug 8, 2008 - 12:28 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 7, '08 From Daytona Beach, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Ive just joined because, ever since i saw them at the Toyota Dealership back in Ninety FO. Ive wanted to get one...
So im just shouting a "HOLLER!!!" to all my new homies Hopefully i can find my dream car soon Anything i should look for? -------------------- ¡sʎɐʍǝpıs pǝuɹnʇ pɐǝɥ ɹnoʎ ɥʇıʍ pǝpɹɐʇǝɹ ʞool ʎlqɐqoɹd noʎ 'sıɥʇ pɐǝɹ uɐɔ noʎ ɟı
02 Pontiac Trans Am Firehawk STS w/TRT FMIC, Meth, 60# Inj, 3.73's, CMTA, and 335's |
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Aug 8, 2008 - 10:08 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Just curious, but why a 99 specifically? They're pretty much the same 96-99.
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Aug 8, 2008 - 10:09 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
the 97 was "limited Edition" and got to have spiffy dragon logo's and a few other perks.
-------------------- 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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Aug 8, 2008 - 10:23 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 19, '07 From tx Currently Offline Reputation: 22 (100%) |
QUOTE (D-Man @ Aug 8, 2008 - 11:09 AM) the 97 was "limited Edition" and got to have spiffy dragon logo's and a few other perks. Only if you get a vert or an ST. I agree with the OP - The '99s are typically all the way with leather, ABS, skirts, Three post steerintg wheel. the better 3 post wing, and they have the better 98+ 5S-FE that has the metal HG from stock. I'd get another '99 If I could for a DD - it'd be perfect for me. Good luck with your search - I'm pretty sure someone in the Buy/Sell section was/is selling one recently 
This post has been edited by DEATH: Aug 8, 2008 - 12:12 PM --------------------  ENGINE: '93 RC 3S-GTE/WRC CT-20b [18-20PSI] PERF: TRD/HKS/ARP/NGK/MSD/ACT/Blitz/STRI/APEX'i/TwosRus/GReddy/Magnaflo/KOYO SUSP: Tein/Bilstein/SusTech/ INT: SS-III SEATS/Toyota Hyper Sports EXT: WRC/TRD/404 QUOTE (lagos @ Aug 25, 2010 - 10:13 AM) Its a safety feature so that people like you don't end up killing themselves or everyone around them. Slow down Paul Walker. 6GC Chat - Go there: [url="http://www.griffgirl.com/forum/chat/index.php[/url] |
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Aug 8, 2008 - 10:44 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
QUOTE (DEATH @ Aug 8, 2008 - 10:23 AM) Only if you get a vert or an ST. oh... the only 97 i've been in was a 'vert  My bad. Sorry for the misleading info.The 99's 3-spoke steringwheel is FTMFW!! I'll agree with that  Check Craigslist.com they've often got some good buys. G/L -------------------- 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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Aug 8, 2008 - 10:49 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE (D-Man @ Aug 8, 2008 - 10:44 AM) The 99's 3-spoke steringwheel is FTMFW!! I'll agree with that Only the 99's had that?? Huh....I never noticed. I feel special now. Thanks man! 
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Aug 8, 2008 - 11:12 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 7, '07 From Portland, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 67 (96%) |
I want a '99 GT too. That's what I wanted when I found my '94... the few '99s I could find I only found at dealerships, and they were easily $10k
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Aug 8, 2008 - 11:26 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '06 From Knoxville, TN Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE (GriffGirl @ Aug 8, 2008 - 12:12 PM) I want a '99 GT too. That's what I wanted when I found my '94... the few '99s I could find I only found at dealerships, and they were easily $10k It is the same around here too! --------------------  |
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Aug 8, 2008 - 11:36 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
my 99 is for sale at 5k
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Aug 8, 2008 - 11:43 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 7, '07 From Portland, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 67 (96%) |
Yeah, I know... I wish that had been the case last summer before I bought my '94. I'd have gladly traveled for yours!
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Aug 8, 2008 - 1:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 19, '07 From tx Currently Offline Reputation: 22 (100%) |
QUOTE (LewFX @ Aug 8, 2008 - 12:36 PM) my 99 is for sale at 5k Buy that one - Lew nurtured tha bad girl.! -------------------- ENGINE: '93 RC 3S-GTE/WRC CT-20b [18-20PSI] PERF: TRD/HKS/ARP/NGK/MSD/ACT/Blitz/STRI/APEX'i/TwosRus/GReddy/Magnaflo/KOYO SUSP: Tein/Bilstein/SusTech/ INT: SS-III SEATS/Toyota Hyper Sports EXT: WRC/TRD/404 QUOTE (lagos @ Aug 25, 2010 - 10:13 AM) Its a safety feature so that people like you don't end up killing themselves or everyone around them. Slow down Paul Walker. 6GC Chat - Go there: [url="http://www.griffgirl.com/forum/chat/index.php[/url] |
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Aug 8, 2008 - 5:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 7, '07 From Portland, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 67 (96%) |
If I had 5k I would, especially knowing I could get most of that back selling my own car.
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Aug 8, 2008 - 5:46 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 30, '04 From So Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
QUOTE (LewFX @ Aug 8, 2008 - 9:36 AM) my 99 is for sale at 5k Geez Jeff you STILL haven't sold it yet? -------------------- |
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Aug 8, 2008 - 6:53 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 6, '08 From Lisarow, NSW, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Just the normal things when looking for cars, clean oil, full lock and turn around and check for clicking noises (CV joints), listen for any crunching in the gears, check to see if clutch is slipping, brake hard to see if rotors are bad. If It is a good deal and has bad CV's you're better of getting it as they aren't a major problem and they will need replacing eventually anyway.
The only things that have gone wrong on mine (190k) is water pump needed replacing, CV joints, upholstery on doors starts coming off, glove box behind the gear knob has a melted look. thats about it really apart from silly little things like lights dieing, fuses going and then normal wear of dizzy cap, rotor, spark plugs, leads. |
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Aug 8, 2008 - 7:52 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 14, '07 From Provo, UT USA Currently Offline Reputation: 25 (100%) |
personally if i could do it again i would get a 94-95. cheaper and can look just as good. and death i'm not sure what you are talking about the 3post being better than the 94-95 2 post. also the 99 didn't have the front strut bar that the 94-97 GT model did. 98s also had the 3 post steering wheel (which is much better looking than the 4 post if i do say so myself) but you can also swap that out with either a 98+ or a 7th gen (which looks the best IMO).
granted i like the facelift bumper much better but you can easily swap that as well. either way no matter what you get you'll enjoy it. --------------------  Call me a traitor! See if I care. ;) |
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Aug 8, 2008 - 8:59 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 7, '08 From Daytona Beach, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
My best friend etak28 has a 99GT he's doing a turbo GT-4 conversion.
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02 Pontiac Trans Am Firehawk STS w/TRT FMIC, Meth, 60# Inj, 3.73's, CMTA, and 335's |
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Aug 8, 2008 - 10:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
i still havent put the stock parts back in yet, life is crazy right now
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Aug 8, 2008 - 10:15 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
QUOTE (Fastbird @ Aug 8, 2008 - 11:49 AM) QUOTE (D-Man @ Aug 8, 2008 - 10:44 AM) The 99's 3-spoke steringwheel is FTMFW!! I'll agree with that Only the 99's had that?? Huh....I never noticed. I feel special now. Thanks man! the 98s and 99 had the 3 spoke. good luck, personally I would go with a 94-95. -------------------- |
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Aug 8, 2008 - 10:53 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Yep 98-99. I love my 3 spoke wheel.
You also get stock side skirts and fog lights. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Aug 9, 2008 - 10:07 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 2, '06 From Mechanicsburg, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
yea im doing that conversion eventually, right now im stuck with no turbo and a dumb invader body kit.... but at least i got the 99gt
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Aug 9, 2008 - 1:04 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 7, '06 From Los Alamos, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
my 99 didnt come with leather abs or even a sunroof
 but its ok i bought it with super low miles 
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Aug 9, 2008 - 8:07 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 23, '05 From Kansas City Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I love my 99. 3 spoke wheel rocks, plus I have leather, ABS, sunroof, premium sound, etc etc.
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Aug 10, 2008 - 12:16 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 14, '07 From Provo, UT USA Currently Offline Reputation: 25 (100%) |
QUOTE (spolski07 @ Aug 9, 2008 - 12:04 PM) my 99 didnt come with leather abs or even a sunroof but its ok i bought it with super low miles no sunroof? that sucks dude! i didn't get abs or leather in my 99 either.
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Aug 10, 2008 - 12:51 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '08 From Naples, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
So Limited Edition '97's are maybe '97.5's? Because mine isn't limited edition.
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Aug 21, 2008 - 12:48 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 7, '08 From Daytona Beach, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
What year came with t-tops... I love t-tops!!!
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02 Pontiac Trans Am Firehawk STS w/TRT FMIC, Meth, 60# Inj, 3.73's, CMTA, and 335's |
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Aug 21, 2008 - 1:49 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '08 From Oakland, bay area, California Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
none lol. there was never t-tops for the celica
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Aug 21, 2008 - 7:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 14, '07 From Provo, UT USA Currently Offline Reputation: 25 (100%) |
If you want a 99 celica you should buy mine
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Sep 17, 2008 - 10:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 22, '08 From dallas texas Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
wait i have a question...i have a 97 and have nothing about limited edition anywhere...is this jsut b/c its a gt? also what is this about a front strut bar...aesthetics aside (3 post steering wheel etc.) does this make the 97 the best as far as stock handling goes...im not saying matter of opinion im just wondering...
thank kyle |
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Sep 18, 2008 - 11:09 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 5, '06 From Hayward,CA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
ah man wish you was local.
i have a white 99 gt with 86k miles leather interior. thinking about selling it soon. |
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Sep 19, 2008 - 9:36 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 14, '08 From St. Louis Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I love my '99. No leather, no sunroof, and no headroom in the back. But that's ok, because I'm never stuck in the back
Things to watch for is probably rust under the doors from the door drains plugging up, and maybe your rubber hoses and seals. I've had mine since 01 and the only thing i've had to change is the clutch and a front passenger side wheel bearing. -------------------- '99 Celica GT - Sold
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