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[92-gt]

Hey y'all I am new here, I have been a member of celicatech for a while now, and decided that since my dad and I are possibly picking up a 6th gen this weekend that I may as well join up here.

My name is Ryan, I am from IN, and I own a 1992 Celica GT hatch. I love celicas, and have been into imports in general since I grew an interest in cars around the time I was able to walk.

We are going this weekend to look at a 1994 Celica GT hatch 5sp. It is black, has around 190k on it, but has been maintained at the Toyota dealership. It has just had a tune-up, new timing belt, and new tires.

There are a couple of small dents behind the passenger door, and no rust.

The only problem is that it pops out of 3rd gear. I am not too familiar with the s54 transmission, but if any of y'all have an idea on what could cause that, I would be greatly appreciative.

Thanks
Ryan

[92-gt]

Well, I picked it up today. When he showed up, I popped the hood to check fluids and the condition of everything, and come to find out, it wasn't a GT, it was an ST... 7afe..

I took it for a drive, and 3rd gear, does absolutely nothing, it goes in, but just free revs. Then, going into 4th, it grinds a bit, and then whines while driving.

It was originally red, but was repainted black, but they did not paint the door jambs or engine bay and under the hood. I figure I will just rattle can it until I get it repainted.

It has a couple of minor dents behind the passenger side door, but they are easily fixable.

It has 190k miles, but has been maintained very well at the Toyota dealer, and it runs GREAT!! They just had the timing belt done and a tune up.

The interior is mint, and has pw, pl, sunroof, pm, ps, and a new pioneer head unit.

It has the GT spoiler on it, and is a hatch with a rear wiper.

I drove it the 130+ miles home from Indianapolis, and just used 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th.

It even has 4 brand new tires.

I figure I will replace the transmission, get some body work done, and have a great project car.

The guy was asking $800 for it, and I ended up getting it for $600.