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post Oct 17, 2013 - 4:45 PM
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leb_toyota

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I"m looking at a 1996 Celica 25th anniversary ST 5spd with 240K miles. Owner says everything works and it runs well, but it needs a release bearing and possibly a new radio antenna. It has, what appears to be, black leather seats? Here it is in the ad:
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/4128417004.html

I can never find a black celica hatchback around here, let alone one with a 5spd and leather seats, and I want something really good on gas. Owner said its mine for $800
Would you guys go for it? What kind of MPG do you guys get in your 1.8 5spd cars? I currently have a 2004 325i auto, and I can NEVER pull more than 23 MPG, with 80% freeway travel under 75MPH

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post Oct 18, 2013 - 8:08 AM
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LOL. in all seriousness though, get the car and do what you need to get it drivable. shouldn't cost more than any other 6th gens you find and it's in good condition and the right color. smile.gif


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Posts in this topic
- leb_toyota   To buy, or not to buy?   Oct 17, 2013 - 4:45 PM
- - Box   I'll buy it if you don't. I get 36+ out ...   Oct 17, 2013 - 5:46 PM
- - SwissFerdi   For that price it sounds quite alright, just be aw...   Oct 17, 2013 - 6:07 PM
- - leb_toyota   How much does it cost for an Indy shop to do it fo...   Oct 17, 2013 - 6:27 PM
- - Box   Just have the clutch replaced at the same time, si...   Oct 17, 2013 - 7:12 PM
- - Keiri   Grab it. I was interested in this one for the seat...   Oct 17, 2013 - 7:33 PM
- - leb_toyota   Ok, I sent the seller an email that I will pick it...   Oct 17, 2013 - 7:37 PM
- - Box   Glad I could help in persuading you.   Oct 17, 2013 - 7:39 PM
- - leb_toyota   Honestly I am super excited for this car. I've...   Oct 17, 2013 - 7:44 PM
- - kurt95gt   Sounds like you found your dream celica Congratul...   Oct 17, 2013 - 7:57 PM
- - Box   Liftback. I want black leather, and the colour n...   Oct 17, 2013 - 7:59 PM
- - leb_toyota   I don't think this got answered though, but ho...   Oct 17, 2013 - 8:02 PM
- - Box   Already going to be there though, it'd be stup...   Oct 17, 2013 - 8:21 PM
- - leb_toyota   Fair enough. I really can't complain about a 8...   Oct 17, 2013 - 8:30 PM
|- - Box   QUOTE (leb_toyota @ Oct 17, 2013 - 8...   Oct 17, 2013 - 8:31 PM
- - cheela   I got the solution. you buy the car and then come ...   Oct 17, 2013 - 8:43 PM
- - leb_toyota   NO. This is EXACTLY the color combo and drivetrain...   Oct 17, 2013 - 8:57 PM
- - Box   Meh, he'd have to add $2,000 to even it o...   Oct 17, 2013 - 9:18 PM
- - cheela   LOL. in all seriousness though, get the car and do...   Oct 18, 2013 - 8:08 AM
- - leb_toyota   Talked to the owner again, car will pop out of 3rd...   Oct 18, 2013 - 6:39 PM
- - mkernz22   It only pops out when you get on it right? If that...   Oct 18, 2013 - 6:43 PM
- - Box   Means the the synchro is completely gone. The C50...   Oct 18, 2013 - 8:19 PM


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