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post Jan 21, 2013 - 6:02 PM
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I wasn't aware of the lack/high cost of parts for the convertible when my wife and I bought it. The weather stripping for the windows is about $400 per side, and that's just for the rubber! There are pieces that the rubber attaches to, and they are expensive as well. We looked at Miatas, since they've made a zillion (closer to a million biggrin.gif ) of those little suckers, and I test drove a Chrysler Crossfire a few days ago. The Crossfire was nice, but lacked the zippy steering of the Celica, and parts for that car are getting scarce as well! Crossfires don't seem to be much in demand, and this one is being sold by a new car dealership. They gave me the CarFax, and it shows that they've moved it to all three of their dealerships since April 2012, and still haven't been able to sell it!

While the Crossfire had a LOT of power, I was very glad to get back behind the wheel of my Celica on last Thursday. smile.gif Parts might be expensive and hard to find for the Celica, but I don't think it's time to spend $12,000 on a used car with equally hard to find parts (Mercedes and Chrysler parts!!!), and the Miata just doesn't seem to go with my height. Guess I'm stuck with my Celica for now. biggrin.gif I should mention that my Celica is in pristine condition, and doesn't need any parts right now. I was just a little concerned that the day will come when I'm just outta luck.

It was in the upper 50's yesterday, and we spent several hours burning up fuel with the top down. We did pass a Triumph TR6, and I said to my wife, "Now that's a roadster!" I then began to wonder how much parts for that car would cost. rolleyes.gif
 
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post Jan 21, 2013 - 11:06 PM
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The Solstice is dreadful to drive. I tore one up at the drag strip all night long with a stock 5S. Thought maybe it was poor driving so I took the wheel. The best time I could get was an 11.5.... in the 1/8th mile. So, barring drag racing, it seems to have appeal for street driving. The gearing is dreadful, the steering feel is the same as a mid-90's Silverado, the factory seat covers don't even fit, and the only way to drive it is if its a rental and with a paper bag over your head.

Convertible 350Z's are nice (with the top down), and I'm not just saying that because I own a Z. I still prefer driving my Celica though.


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- FrankB2   Thought About Selling My Celica Convertible.....   Jan 21, 2013 - 6:02 PM
- - Box   The Triumph would cost you an arm and leg in parts...   Jan 21, 2013 - 6:37 PM
- - njccmd2002   go to a yard and buy a spare top for 100 bucks, th...   Jan 21, 2013 - 8:09 PM
- - FrankB2   There are so many Mustangs where I live....LOTS...   Jan 21, 2013 - 8:10 PM
|- - dennll   QUOTE (FrankB2 @ Jan 21, 2013 - 9:10...   May 3, 2013 - 11:27 AM
- - Tigawoods   ive been around chester county and no luck for me...   Jan 21, 2013 - 8:24 PM
- - FrankB2   Found a junk yard through car-parts.com! It...   Jan 21, 2013 - 8:26 PM
- - Box   Oh yeah, forgot about the Solstice/Sky. Have the ...   Jan 21, 2013 - 9:27 PM
- - Fuzzyfo   QUOTE (Box @ Jan 21, 2013 - 6:37 PM)...   Jan 21, 2013 - 10:08 PM
- - SwissFerdi   I see no reason to use the words "nice" ...   Jan 21, 2013 - 10:27 PM
- - FrankB2   Unfortunately, the hot babe in her late 20's w...   Jan 21, 2013 - 10:36 PM
- - SwissFerdi   Nifty top mounted to a 90's SLK covered in Chr...   Jan 21, 2013 - 10:42 PM
- - richee3   The Solstice is dreadful to drive. I tore one up a...   Jan 21, 2013 - 11:06 PM
- - FrankB2   350Z Convertible!!! I forgot about tha...   Jan 22, 2013 - 8:19 AM
- - pgiorgio   I was also thinking about selling my celica vert. ...   Jan 22, 2013 - 9:46 AM
- - Box   I got it. Corvette convertible, that or a Porsche...   Jan 22, 2013 - 12:13 PM
- - FrankB2   Corvette and Boxster? I've got the visual cove...   Jan 22, 2013 - 2:04 PM
- - Box   Why you get this one: I personally prefer the C5...   Jan 22, 2013 - 2:13 PM
- - 96bluevert   Convertibles are high maintenance cars in general.   Jan 23, 2013 - 1:34 PM
- - FrankB2   I don't mind spending the money, as long as I ...   Jan 23, 2013 - 3:35 PM
- - FrankB2   Out driving the Celica today, and had a chance to ...   Jan 27, 2013 - 8:01 PM
- - saleenvic   QUOTE (FrankB2 @ Jan 21, 2013 - 7:02...   Apr 1, 2013 - 9:28 AM
- - b22ri22an   Dont get me wrong I love my celica convertible but...   Apr 2, 2013 - 12:16 AM
- - FrankB2   I'm not afraid about parts any longer, and we...   Apr 2, 2013 - 8:20 AM
- - 1994Celica   I too thought of selling my Celica, but decide not...   Apr 3, 2013 - 12:35 AM
- - Smaay   300ZX is a nightmare to work on. Ill never do it a...   Apr 3, 2013 - 8:57 AM
|- - Box   QUOTE (Smaay @ Apr 3, 2013 - 8:57 AM...   Apr 3, 2013 - 10:54 AM
- - FrankB2   Hi Dennis, I'm guessing those caps are origin...   May 28, 2013 - 8:26 PM


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