Why Should I buy a Celica Options

[Zoiks]

I know im going to get a hugely biased opionion from this place, but im looking at getting a used car and the Mk 6 celica is the highest on my list. But when i can get a 2000 model Lancer a the same price as a 1997 celica it puts my mind into a questionable state.

Some other cars im looking at:
:Honda Civic
:Mazda MX6
:Honda Prelude
:Nissan Pulsar
:Mitsu Lancer
:BMW 318i

so what does the celica have over these?

cheers
Zoiks

[Quad Damage]

Hey folks,

Hope you don't mind me chipping in my two cents. I've been visiting 6gc for a long time on and off now, gathering bits of info and admiring celi's along the way and now I've decided to become a member. I've been into Japanese performance cars, particularly Toyotas since I saw an ST-205 for the first time as a kid. I want to reply to this topic in particular as I've done a lot of soul searching over what vehicle I'd like, changing my mind many times. I was even planning on getting a Suzuki GSX-R 600 (bike) at one point, but it's all come full circle again and I'm back into 6th gen Celicas.

Anyway...

Honda Civic or Prelude - Honda is well known for their reliability, and tend to be very economic. Only problem I can see is the effort required to make your car look unique, you'll probably be against some stiff competition on that front. But taken on their own merit, they're perfectly fine. Honda aftermarket parts are EVERYWHERE.

Mazda MX6 - Honestly couldn't comment. The only Mazda that really peaks my interest is the RX7. On the rare occasions I've seen an MX6, they've looked ok though. If it was me, I'd rather go for a Nissan 200SX (240SX for the US) over this, but that's my opinion.

Nissan Pulsar - Don't think they look as good as some, but some GTi-R's have been made to go very quick.

BMW 318i - I'd have to agree that cost would probably be the issue here, rather than any real problem with the car itself.

Mistubishi Lancer - EVO? Yes. Lancer? Not for me, thanks.

Toyota Celica - Toyota also have a reputation for good reliability, much like Honda. The 6th Generation Celica's looks are still fresh stock, despite being round since 1994 (though I definitely prefer the later, face-lifted versions.) Put the right bodykit on it (if that's your scene), and it will look fantastic. Chances are there aren't many really nicely done Celicas in your area, so you stand a better chance of seeming unique.

With the Celica, if you're planning on modifying the performance you'll need to think what sort of power you're looking to put down before you buy, as it will effect whether you should be looking at an ST/GT or a GT-Four. With the GT-Four, it should be easy and finding parts shouldn't be an issue. With the ST/GT, you can still make improvements but you'll have to work that much harder.

Well, that's my opinion. Ultimately buy whatever you think fits the bill the most. Do you want looks, fuel economy or performance?


- Chris