 96 Celica 5 speed what to look for?!, Buying a Celica |
 Aug 12, 2014 - 6:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 12, '14 From Naples Fl Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hello all, I am new to these forums and am on a crash course. I have the opportunity to buy a pretty tight 96 with 103,000 miles on it. The only thing not stock is an aftermarket air intake, which I understand hurts miles per gallon so that would be the first thing I take off?
Is there anything in particular I should be looking at on this model while checking it over? I am new to Toyotas but excited to buy one. I've heard gas mileage is really good and they are fun to drive. It is the 2200 motor. Thank you in advance! |
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Aug 12, 2014 - 7:21 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Check for grinding when downshifting into third and second, it's common for third gear to develop synchronizer issues. Second can develop issues as well, but it's not as often. The rest is typical used car things to look out for.
Fuel economy with the GT is ok, but nothing spectacular. This post has been edited by Box: Aug 12, 2014 - 7:24 PM -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Naplesnole 96 Celica 5 speed what to look for?! Aug 12, 2014 - 6:47 PM
Naplesnole What type of mpg? I read a lot of reviews. I do 70... Aug 12, 2014 - 8:23 PM Box 29 was its original highway mileage rating, 22 was... Aug 12, 2014 - 10:11 PM richee3 These cars are known for rust along the bottoms of... Aug 13, 2014 - 5:53 PM Box Rust....??? Oh yeah, I always forget that's a... Aug 13, 2014 - 7:15 PM VavAlephVav if you shift at 2200 and don't go much over 60... Aug 13, 2014 - 9:59 PM Box Timing is every 100K on these cars for normal use,... Aug 13, 2014 - 10:18 PM VavAlephVav QUOTE (Box @ Aug 13, 2014 - 10:18 PM... Aug 14, 2014 - 1:06 AM
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