What to look for when Buying a Celica Options

[joooo72]

Hi Guys,

My sister is looking to buy a 6th Gen Celica and i'm not too knowledgeable with this car. Has anyone got some tips on what to look for before buying, common problems, etc?

I am from Australia.


Thanks!

Rich

[san0]

I always wanted a 6 Gen celica, now I have one. I chose black as it won't fade so much as red does.

I'd look out for knocking sounds coming from the back suspension, that's a problem with the rubber bushes or the rear struts. Mine has that sound - klunking sounds when you go over little bumps in the road - i thought it was the car jack or the spare tyre, but its not.


Check to see all the locks work as mine came with 1 key but it won't lock the boot or the glove box!


On cold mornings, see if the steering wheel squeeks, as mine does - wierd.


Other than that - go for high spec - in Oz it's most prob an import like mine - so a GT is best (manual).

Good luck - she won't regret it.

[tomazws]

I'd look out for knocking sounds coming from the back suspension, that's a problem with the rubber bushes or the rear struts. Mine has that sound - klunking sounds when you go over little bumps in the road - i thought it was the car jack or the spare tyre, but its not.

Mine had that sound too, me and my buddy found out the rear link became loose, after tightening up the screw, no more noise anymore.

On cold mornings, see if the steering wheel squeeks, as mine does - wierd.

Usually due to a low power steering fluid, fill it up, or flush and fill, should fix the problem.


But basically, I don't see our Celicas have any special "problems", just general used cars problems. Go with the GT manual I must say. If money is not a matter, go for the SS-III and GT-Four with superstrut suspension (which the suspension is a lot more costly to repair if failed or worn).