6GC Tools, What to buy? Options

[WALKER]

Hey guys,

Just wanted to get some advice on what tools should be on the must have if you plan on doing all your own work on your celica? I haven't really read through all that much of the BGB, just skimmed parts. I have never really undertaken all that much of my own work on my own vehicles, but would like to start doing all my own work so I don't keep paying the big bucks for simply jobs.

So basically, what are the list of tools that should be purchased. Below is what I was thinking of purchasing, but please let me know your thoughts and opinions. I don't really need to know about brands, since everyone has their own opinion and I have read quite a few of yours about Craftsman, Snapon, Stanley, Mac, etc., I will form my own opinion from my own research (plus I have my own opinions already!)

3/8" torque wrench (~25-250 in.lb. torque)
1/2" torque wrench (~30-250 ft.lb. torque)
3/8" and 1/2" Metric Hex Bit Socket Set (#10,12,14,17,19) <-- I believe most of the bolt on our car are metric. Any others?
3/8" and 1/2" ratchet + breaker bar
Spark Plug socket
Extensions

Please add to the list what other tools you would recommend or delete from my list.

[Fastbird]

Honestly, buy what you need when you need it. Start out with a 150 piece or so tool set like a Craftsman, a jack and jackstands, a creeper (TRUST ME on this one), and a 1/2" torque wrench with a reversible 1/2" to 3/8" adapter (AWESOME little tool). This should be enough to get you through most of what you're going to come up against.

Then, purchase what you need as you find that you need it. Like me personally, I've accumulated standard and metric allen head sockets, a torx bit set, reversible ratcheting wrenches, various pliers set, exhaust pipe expansion tool set, larger wrenches and sockets (think like 7/8", 1 1/4" wrenches and a 1 1/4" socket), 1/2" socket extensions, ect.

And don't skimp on the tool or box either. But good stuff to start with and buy it once. Craftsman, Snap-On, Mac, Matco, and I've heard that Husky (Lowes brand) is made by Craftsman also.