what would you own if you didnt have your celica?, an i mean relisticly too so than awnsers not a lambo lol Options

[kurt95gt]

Ok i figured since everyone here is car nuts just like me
An since im sure im not the only one thats had 30+ cars lol

If you didnt have your celica what would you have bought instead?
An i mean what you really would have bought. Not oh id drive a lambo or a viper everyday lol

Ok on to thr awnser
I probably would of went with 1of3 car
An early 90s miata,s13 240sx or rx7

Mainly that what i was looking for rwd when i found the celica on Craigslist
i wouldnt trade my celica for any of them but i was really wanting a miata( witch my wife still thinks is funny)
Because it was small sporty had desent aftermarket support.
I had a 240sx once before an knew i would like it with some work
An im still in love with the sound of a rotary motor an the look of he old fc3s lol

So thats my list an why i was wanting them what about everyone else

[96bluevert]

Porche 911 GT2



...... You only said no "lambo"

[kurt95gt]

Porche 911 GT2



...... You only said no "lambo"

Ahhh you got me there

[smkr3w]

Audi A4 B6 Quattro, Sedan or Wagon ..... eventually

[jordisonjr]

6TH Gen GT FOUR (Maybe Soon)
Or an 07 Is250.

[SwissFerdi]

Miata. Or a Mk4 GLI if I have to stay FWD.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Mar 29, 2012 - 4:32 PM

[kurt95gt]

The celica will probably be the last fwd ill own thats not a family car

[BonzaiCelica]

a 300whp IS300

[d3ath2009]

well considering i bought my celica off my mom and the two cars she was looking at b4 she bought it were the celica and a prelude (both wouldve been bought new in '97).. i'd have to say i wouldve ended up with a prelude

[Box]

Realistically... Either a Civic, Integra, or Firebird. Those were the other cars I was considering at the time.

[kurt95gt]

Realistically... Either a Civic, Integra, or Firebird. Those were the other cars I was considering at the time.

Lol ive owned all those
They all sucked

[richee3]

a 300whp IS300

Lol you and me both. I'll trade you the IS for the BEAMS

I was pretty determined to end up in a Celica. They always have been my favorite entry level sports coupe. If I didn't get a 6th gen, it was going to be a 7th gen. I've toyed with the idea of an RSX and I've nearly had 3 different Miatas handed to me but the 6gc is by far my favorite.

[SupraKid]

Probably would have gotten into bimmers or 240s..... Thank god for my father owning a toyota.

[Box]

Realistically... Either a Civic, Integra, or Firebird. Those were the other cars I was considering at the time.

Lol ive owned all those
They all sucked

My parents had a last gen Firebird and Trans Am. They were nice cars. Especially the T/A. The Celica was my uncle's, who's an ASE master technician for Toyota, so was able to get for a good price and everything had been replaced already. Can't beat that.

[Soulend]

I got my Celica from my dad, which he bought in 99' after his Carolla wagon (actually a really awesome car) got rear ended. My dad fell in love with Toyota's after that wagon (still an old Chevy man though) he went for another Toyota, probably would have been an MR2 if not for the celica.

Kevin

[Tigawoods]

car

[kurt95gt]

Kinda funny to see how a couple of the same cars have already been mentioned
But for thevmostvpart every carmentioned are good cars in there own right but just dont feel as good as the celica does to any of us

[senick]

Realistically: MR2, CRX

Unrealistically: Supra TT, Carrera GT

[Box]

You never see the Celica around here, it's nice. Yep, I'll keep the Celica for as long as I can. Very nice looking cars, very unique. MR2 or Supra would be nice. But MR2 is a b**** and a half to work on, and Supra's are expensive unless you go MKIII or earlier. AE86 Corolla or 1GC or 3GC liftback would be nice to have.

[jordisonjr]

a 300whp IS300

If only they made them in a manual

[richee3]

If only they made them in a manual

They did, starting in '02. The auto is a much stronger trans though.

This post has been edited by richee3: Mar 29, 2012 - 9:58 PM

[azian_advanced]

If I didn't have a celica, I would have finished school a long time ago and own a faster car. But as I'm a Toyota purist at heart, I would have had a SW20 MR2 Turbo, MR2 Spyder (2ZZ/6spd/hardtop), 1st gen IS300 MT, or RHD JZA80 Supra TT 6spd. But then again, I probably would have bought an STI for the AWD in the winter.

[azian_advanced]

If only they made them in a manual

They did, starting in '02. The auto is a much stronger trans though.

I'm driving my dad's until i get my next car. These manual IS300's are extremely hard to find around here but they are such great cars. If I can find another one for the same price for myself, I'd buy one in an instant!

[jordisonjr]

If only they made them in a manual

They did, starting in '02. The auto is a much stronger trans though.

Ahh right sorry, I was confused with the IS350's

[mak5603]

Audi A4 B6 Quattro, Sedan or Wagon ..... eventually

They're nice cars man. Ill sell you mine.. But not gonna lie, loooooootts of CEL's on these beasts..

Im buying my Dad's 2006 BMW 330i (E90) with Dinan stage 1 kit, 6 speed, so that's my choice.

Also want to eventually sell or trade my st165 for an s14 240sx and throw a 1 or 2jz in it.

Meanwhile continuing to work on the full st205 conversion -RHD on my 6gc. (Gotta have my snowboarding car!)

This post has been edited by mak5603: Mar 30, 2012 - 12:04 AM

[Box]

If we're talking realistic dream cars, a C5 Z06 would do it for me. As much as I love the tuner cars(75% of my cars have been), my heart lies with American muscle. If I start saving now and with them getting cheaper, should have one in no time. If I do it within 20 years I can live my dreams and not have it called a mid-life crisis.

[kurt95gt]

Wow you guys are startin to make me feel like a cheap a$$ lol
cuz the most exspensive car ive thought about buying is a wrx an i dont mean a new one eather

But if i was going for something alittle pricy id probably go with a new skyline or new mustang gt
witch is sad to admit since im more of a chevy guy

[Box]

The WRX coupe would be fun to have, but they're so hard to find.

[808celica]

x8 Cressida, Hachi coupe, 76 RA24 or RA29(already own an RA24 but I want another), or a SC300 Soarer conversion were all possibilities if they were available within price range.

I will get another RA24 no matter what that's for sure.

[malpaso]

Mitsubishi EVO or Eclipse. Another option was Nissan (any "Z" is fine enough )

[dustin15brown]

350z! Wait...... hahahaha

[Tigawoods]

1969 Datsun 240z
or
1969 Datsun 1600 Roadster

[d3ath2009]

hell one non-tuner dream car would have to be a '67 Chevelle SS with pro-charged 454

[Box]

hell one non-tuner dream car would have to be a '67 Chevelle SS with pro-charged 454

If we're talking big dreams I'd take a 1970 Corvette with a supercharged 632. Could you just imagine the rumble out of that beast. Since that covers my wildest fantasies of American Muscle guess it's only fair to post my tuner one too. MKIV Supra TT with a 6 speed. Not sure what's feasible with them in the realm of power, since I haven't looked, but would have as much power as possible while still being a feasible daily driver car. Always have wanted one.

[richee3]

^^ You need to go have a look right now at what's feasible out of a mkIV. I promise you'll want one much, much more than you already do.

[d3ath2009]

If we're talking big dreams I'd take a 1970 Corvette with a supercharged 632. Could you just imagine the rumble out of that beast. Since that covers my wildest fantasies of American Muscle guess it's only fair to post my tuner one too. MKIV Supra TT with a 6 speed. Not sure what's feasible with them in the realm of power, since I haven't looked, but would have as much power as possible while still being a feasible daily driver car. Always have wanted one.

here's what an mkIV is capable of:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmNy-ajRV0U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgOH-QlxfRc...l1592l21j1l22l0.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F37OOW8BImg

[Box]

I've heard you can get 1,000+ hp out of the MKIV. Never looked into hard data though to verify. I absolutely love the MKIV, the way the dash is set up, with that driver oriented set up is just the best. Of course the overall looks, power, and performance too. That and it's a Toyota. One of my favourite things of the 6GC is the driver oriented console, just not as radically done as the MKIV. If I had the money I'd have a very hard choice to make. About to leave for the weekend now, but once I'm back with pc access I'll delve into the MKIV possibilities.

[jordisonjr]

^ I just saw a pic the other day of an MKIV, 2jz with 1300hp

[ILoveMySilly97]

Before I got my Celica I was thinking about getting a 98 Honda Prelude SH. These cars are 2.2 litre with V-TEC that hits 190hp base stock. Some says 200hp but I think it's more 190hp. It has a lot of power for a lil 2.2 litre engine!

[njccmd2002]

realistically, i would love to have a MKI Mr2

but know, im itching for an FRS and considering trading the FJ cruiser for one...

[kurt95gt]

Id rather have the fj lol

Im waiting to see the new frs
i might "trade in" the coupe so i can test drive one lol

[mak5603]

but know, im itching for an FRS and considering trading the FJ cruiser for one...

Lol..............

Seriously....?!?! Wasn't but 3 or 4 months ago you were clowning on every aspect of the FRS's existence. I was practically begging you to appreciate it. And they haven't changed it one bit since we had that argument.

Guess your taste for cars changed?

[njccmd2002]

but know, im itching for an FRS and considering trading the FJ cruiser for one...

Lol..............

Seriously....?!?! Wasn't but 3 or 4 months ago you were clowning on every aspect of the FRS's existence. I was practically begging you to appreciate it. And they haven't changed it one bit since we had that argument.

Guess your taste for cars changed?

taste the same, i was giving you a hard time, remember you told me not to act childish.

I dont like some thing,s but those things may be swapped by BRZ parts..

or import ft86 parts.

definetely no wing...

Buying the fj, was probably good at the time, but now... oh well, i dont off road, so whats the point...

[kurt95gt]

All i know now is norberto has all the yotas i want an is looking to get the rest lol

[Lil-Joe101]

98' Civic Si Hatch "YELLOW" pure sex

[epocsirhc]

^ 98 civic with a 99-00 front end, the Si wasn't offered until 99-00 and only as a coupe...

I want something pre-smog either a Datsun 510/240Z or Porsche 911/912. If only I could sell some of my Honda's

This post has been edited by epocsirhc: Mar 31, 2012 - 3:53 PM

[kurt95gt]

That hatch looks great
i wanted to do a 99-00 front on my old 4door but never got atound to it

[Lil-Joe101]

^ 98 civic with a 99-00 front end, the Si wasn't offered until 99-00 and only as a coupe...

I want something pre-smog either a Datsun 510/240Z or Porsche 911/912. If only I could sell some of my Honda's

Show's how much I know about Hondas Toyota All Day Baby

[Zimluura]

before my celica
realistic: c5 corvette or mk4 supra
unrealistic: ferrari 360 or mclaren f1

after my celica
realistic: 6gc or audi tt awd v6
unrealistic (hopfully not for too much longer): 6gc w/awd conversion and 2gr-fe

so, um, now might be a good time to mention that i've been fully converted. will pick the st205 over the bugattii 100% of the time in forza.

[kurt95gt]

Same here lol i own about 90% of the yotas on the game lol

[Neon90424]

Id drive a nissan leaf...









































































































NOT

[MidnightCelica20...]

If I didn't have my Celica or Miata, I would probably get either an FC or AE86. Preferably the Trueno Coupe variety.

[azn87]

before i got the celi from my brother ex gf, i was looking at ek's and del sol's. or mr2 sw20's

what i want now is a sti or a s14 with sr20

This post has been edited by azn87: Apr 2, 2012 - 10:40 PM

[kurt95gt]

Im sure this is gonna get me some crap
I miss my old festiva
It was fun to drive in a weird kinda way lol
It got amazing gas mileage
An if i turned the radio up too high the side windows would pop open from the bass

[Box]

Next car... 1GC, 3GC, AE86, or hard top Miata. Would like small rwd car that's not terrible on gas.

[kurt95gt]

Idk if youll fit in a miata box lol

[Box]

Idk if youll fit in a miata box lol

I'm only 5'10". Would fit fine I'd think. As long as I can recline the seat some I'd be happy. I can't stand having a seat with the back up straight, so uncomfortable.

[kurt95gt]

You should be ok then
Im 5,5-5,6 an alittle heavy set an i felt comfortable in the one i test drove

[Box]

The times being short pays off. Yay fitting into small cars. It'd be awhile anyway. I just now got the Celica, and this would be a weekend car. So may not even care about the issues of mpg. I have a 67 Cadillac Coupe DeVille that's been a project for awhile. Never got it done, probably never will. Engine and trans are rebuilt, just needs everything in the brakes and suspension done along with minor interior and body work. Thinking will sell it and try to get something else for a weekend toy.

[SwissFerdi]

You'll fit fine in a Miata, I'm 5'9" and it was perfecto. Don't expect to recline much though...

[Box]

I like to have the seat reclined about 30º back, my only concern with something like the Miata. It will be some time though before looking at a second car. Have to either finish or sell the Caddy.

[kurt95gt]

Not true.
We have 5 cars an i plan on more lol

[Box]

Room and financially provided, would have something that rivaled Jay Leno. But, I don't have lots of room or money. Thinking could sell the Caddy then find a 76-77 Celica liftback or 85 Celica liftback. I still like the Caddy somewhat. I don't know. That's if the money from it didn't find it's way into instruments first.

[kurt95gt]

Were out of room for now
An the moneys alittle tight with the hatch being in midd build
Then after the hatch is close to done an the coupe has had some more attention
The wifes mustang needs alot of work an i dont even wanna start on what all my nova needs

[99celiGT]

Supra NA
3000GT VR4
240sx

[mak5603]

Im sure this is gonna get me some crap
I miss my old festiva
It was fun to drive in a weird kinda way lol
It got amazing gas mileage
An if i turned the radio up too high the side windows would pop open from the bass

Ew, I've never had fun in a people mover.

I mean, I've enjoyed good gas mileage and a solid ride. But never had fun..always can't wait to reach my destination. Not to mention they look really embarassing..

The fwd celica is as "people mover" as I will personally ever possess.

[kurt95gt]

I was 16 an with the exhaust work an the rigged up intake i could beat caviliers lol
its was no where near as fun as my celica. But it was funny to watch it do burnouts

[mak5603]

Lol, would be funny to see.

[Box]

Nova you say. That's another thing with the Caddy that has me falling out with it. It has the power, it's just so big and heavy. Oh, and auto. That and no aftermarket at all, hard enough finding oem replacement, much less performance. If were to get another older car, thinking a Pontiac Tempest or Oldsmobile Cutlass.

[kurt95gt]

It was alittle monster in first an would chirp second
If you tried to hit each gear too hard. The shifter would fall through the floor lol


My nova has a mild 350 4bolt main its got around 400-430hp
Its a 350hp 350 stock with a mild cam headers little bigger carb
An few other lil things( grandpa built the motor before he died)
its a handful to drive. Itll kick sideways witb a tap of the gas an breaks the breaks he tires loose when it hits second an chirps them in third( 700r4 with a shift kit)

I like the imports but nothings will put a smile on your face like good ol American muscle

[Box]

Exactly Kurt. Something about the rumble cruising around, and you can FEEL the motor. It's intoxicating. Just remembered can add Buick Skylark to the list. Would say Chevelle, but those are harder to find cheaper. Chevelle, Skylark, Tempest, Cutlass all sister cars anyway. Though I like the Tempest and Cutlass more on looks. Think that's what I'll do... Can always upgrade the suspension on the old beasts to make them handle better, already looked into it. Novas are cool, but EVERYONE does Novas. That and I like the looks more of the Tempest and Cutlass. Tempest looks like a smaller GTO, looks pretty cool.

This post has been edited by Box: Apr 3, 2012 - 1:31 PM

[kurt95gt]

It was my grandpa cars. Long story short he raised me he died i got the car
he bought it when i was eight an it was our project together as i got older but since he died when i wad 12 not awhole lot got done

He had 2 66 l-79 novas he raced in nhra in the 60s
He had a deal with chevy when he quite. Grandma was he was gonna kill himself

He was one of only small group that got to test drive the 63 impala ss that had a 409 with a blower from the factory. He was one of the last 2 to drive it before they desided wasnt safe enough to sell lol

[Box]

That's cool your grandpa was in the NHRA. Sorry you lost him so early. Living in the 60's must've been an awesome time for car guys. Everyone was trying to make the most powerful car for the least amount of money. Seems to be the other way around these days.

[kurt95gt]

Yea he ad alk kinds of storys lolhis tow truck was a 57 chevy truck with big block 409
An his dd was a 66 nova ss l-79 lol

[RabidTRD]

I'd own an MR2, AE86, Corona, or a Supra.

[Box]

Been looking more into it. Supra, AE86, 240SX, 300ZX, RX7, Miata. Lots of other cars but can't even get lowering springs, much less coil-overs for them. If it were to be a DD it'd be between the Miata, 240SX, or AE86 since their mpg isn't totally abysmal. I wanted a RWD car before I got the Celica, but was wanting something with good mpg. If it's to be a second car, doesn't really matter as far as mpg goes. You know how it is though. Which car has the best potential, which one is the best now, and how does all of this determine the right one to choose. Also take into consideration ease to work on, and expense to maintain. Why can't this be like Gran Turismo and I have all the room and money for all the cars?

[97lestyousay]

I was looking at Audi A4s when I bought my celica, if it wouldn't have been there I would have gone that route.

[czwalga]

Well I have a F150 and Rx7.


Instead of the celica I would own some type of subaru, right now a 2.5rs. Cheaper and much more widely available parts for rallying.

[SwissFerdi]

Which car has the best potential, which one is the best now, and how does all of this determine the right one to choose. Also take into consideration ease to work on, and expense to maintain. Why can't this be like Gran Turismo and I have all the room and money for all the cars?

Most potential? 240 maybe, but I'd still go for the AE86 or Miata. The former if you has the money, and for f*cking coolness. The latter for a cheap, insanely fun DD.

[kurt95gt]

240s are fun car to dd mine was a blast to drive till the injectors went bad.( sold the car an then relized 6months later. Duh i had a whole extra engine for it woth GOOD injectors)
i think a miata handles better stock to stock tho
An who wouldnt wanna rock out in a white an black ae86
With a tofu shop name on the side lol

[Box]

I had an AE86 offered to me for $1,000 one time way back. Before I knew what it really was... Still beat myself up over that one... That and letting my MKIII Supra go... Now they're worth considerably more, go figure... I really like the Miata on paper. Especially for being a DD, since it offers the best mpg with some modern safety features. Aside from the AE86, which can be a tad better in mpg. Would like to have one of the rwd Celica, but no aftermarket...

[SwissFerdi]

^ You haven't driven a Miata yet, I take it? Do yourself a favor and test drive an NA. It's truly wonderful.

[Box]

^ You haven't driven a Miata yet, I take it? Do yourself a favor and test drive an NA. It's truly wonderful.

Nope not yet. I hear they're great handling cars. Just lacking in power some, but that can be fixed easily enough. Especially with having such a great platform to start with. 2,100-2,300 pounds or so depending on year. I hear they're super easy to work on too. Kind of funny since I've started looking into them, how much I've likened to them. Get some coil-overs for it, mmmmmm. Plan on keeping the Celica for as long as I can. So it may be awhile.

[kurt95gt]

Once we move to a bigger house with more room the next car on my list is a miata or a celica supra

It sucks too there a 79 celica supra for sale near me .for 750 id love to pickup but dont have the room or money atm

[SwissFerdi]

Nope not yet. I hear they're great handling cars. Just lacking in power some, but that can be fixed easily enough. Especially with having such a great platform to start with. 2,100-2,300 pounds or so depending on year. I hear they're super easy to work on too. Kind of funny since I've started looking into them, how much I've likened to them. Get some coil-overs for it, mmmmmm. Plan on keeping the Celica for as long as I can. So it may be awhile.

I'm serious, you have to drive it to truly experience it. It's incomparable. So go, find some free time and take the keys from some used-car salesman.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Apr 6, 2012 - 8:25 AM

[Box]

Ok. If I ever see one on a lot I will. "Yes... I'm eh.... Looking for a used car.... How about those...?" *points to a Miata and Corvette*

[kurt95gt]

Ok. If I ever see one on a lot I will. "Yes... I'm eh.... Looking for a used car.... How about those...?" *points to a Miata and Corvette*

Thats what i did lol only it was a miata an a mr2 turbo lol

[Box]

Nothing like going to test drive a car with no intent on buying it.

[kurt95gt]

I was thinking about buying a miata at that time
but i found my 95 coupe an i knew i would own it before i even looked at it lol

[SwissFerdi]

Depends on the dealer. I had a fairly poor (and I mean in standing) used car dealership, selling a ratty 2k example, something ridiculously low. Dude took a copy of my license and said "Go to town," tossing me the keys. Quite a good drive, that.

[kurt95gt]

They let me test drive the miata but they wantd to see cash before i could drive the mr2

[Box]

*flashes $1 bill* "There's more from where that came from."

[kurt95gt]

Wish i could of done that lol

[Box]

I think you'd be removed from the premises at that point. That or they'd just stare out you.

[kurt95gt]

Or askec if you jist want to buy the whole lot lol

[Ted95]

2004 SVT Cobra, or a 08' 350z

[Box]

Or askec if you jist want to buy the whole lot lol

Why yes, yes I do. *tucks $1 into their pocket*

[kurt95gt]

The dealer say let me call the owner( really calls the cops)

[Box]

Just a bad experience all in all.

[matts94celica]

I went up to my local Toyota dealership and told them i wanted to test drive a 2012 Scion Tc and i was only 17 at the time and he didn't even ask for my license he just went and got the keys lol

Quite roomy for a 2 door, lots of head room, and it was pretty fast/fun nice handling. Pretty nice car

This post has been edited by matts94celica: Apr 7, 2012 - 4:01 PM