Buying a 6g, Advice? Options

[Mississauga]

Hello everyone, nice to see a community based around such a sexy car.


I am looking at buying a 94 or 95 celica (in Canada I cannot find any 96 to 99s, I guess they werent released here).

How long do these last (I know how regular it is service plays a factor but how much of a factor?)? What should I be looking for specifically? For example, do they rust in a certain spot more regularly then another?

Is buying a 14 year old car a good idea for someone who will have to do all repairs a the mechanics? (I have neither the time nor the training to repair myself)


I want a 6gen celica cause it looks sweet but Im debating if its worth it with repair costs.. I'm just starting my career and have no throwing around money.

Thanks!!!!

[playr158]

look for worn out ball joints/bushings in the suspension

Rust on the doors, wheel wells

interior wear is common cause its old

leaking oil & oil consumption (blue smoke out the tail pipe)

if its MT, clutch functional (does it slip?)

has the timing belt/water pump and thermostat been replaced?

This post has been edited by playr158: Oct 2, 2008 - 2:14 PM