Hello Everyone! Few Pointers Please Options

[DeAcevedo45]

Hello forum members. It seems that I have overlooked the 6th gen Celica while in search for a "tuner" type vehicle. Just recently the distributor on my previous car (Ford Probe GT...great performing car however) died so I ended up selling her. I swore that my next vehicle would be a reliable brand I can depend on, and what better car make than Toyota correct?

So, finally, is the 6th Gen Celica a solidly built car? Is there anything I need to worry about when buying a Celica? How does it drive, torquey all the way around the RPMS or does speed kick in? Im used to upgrading cars mechanically and electrically but does the Celica make it almost impossible or very user friendly? Any other tips or heads up advice are greatly appreciated.

By the way I really love the exterior styling of this gen Celica especially with some work to it, and the inside appears to cradle the driver. Thanks for the future advice and hopefully I become a frequent member here.

[ExSane]

The 6th Gen Celica is probably one of the most reliable cars built in it's class and very easy to work on (easier than Civics). But if you are looking for power, the only REAL power you will get out of it is a 3SGTE swap which would cost pretty much a handfull of thousands out of your pocket (as would any car). But besides that, it's reliability and looks are bitter sweet. Also, one of the best stock and upgraded suspension performance I've driven in. There isn't really much problems you need to look for when buying a 6th Gen Celica. In general with every car you plan to buy, just look for electrical problems (blown bulbs, blown battery, bad alternator, etc.), suspension problems (cv boots, blown struts, loose sway bar links, brake pads/rotors/calipers, etc), burned clutches (clutch pedal is gives no resistance means the clutch is almost shot), tranny problems (missing gears, hard engagements), and any types of leaks (oil, powersteering, etc.). That's probably the basics if you are looking for a good car.