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[Zoiks]

I currently own a 1989 Celica SX (GT) "white lightning" but im looking for something a bit newer. The one car i have my heart set on is the 6gc but there is a couple of things im concerned about.

First is room. In my current car, i find the roof is a tad too low, causing my hair to rub the roof and head to occasionally hit it when going over a bump.

Second is performance. Would a 6gc >= then my current car in performance, both power and handling.

third is models. Finding a celica coupe here in AUS is next to impossible and most people have SX model celicas. Im looking at the ZR model but could anyone outline what exactly the difference are. All i know at the moment is passenger airbag, abs, sideskirts and cruise control


cheers
zoiks

[CoSo]

I believe the 4th gen came with the 3S-GE engine with 86kW.

The 6th gen Aus celis (SX / SX-R / ZR, apart from the almight ST205) have the 100.71 kW 5S-FE.

If you have problems fitting in the Celi, remember that you have seat adjusters that allow you to lower the seating angle (there's two: First round knob controls the angle between the upright back of the chair to the horizontal seat while the second adjusts the horizontal seat itself and its height) - and thus your head room.

And all Aus celicas are GT equivalent in terms of performance. However, ZR would be the true equivalent to the GT. Try to buy one from an old couple or middle aged female. That means they'll usually have less km and would be thrashed about less compared to one driven by a young teenager (potentially, anyway - my car is an exception to that "rule").

Apart from what you have mentioned, you could probably also count in fog lights, leather bound steering wheel and alloy wheels (and full alloy spare) as differences between SX and ZR.