First time poster... With a question about a first Celica Options

[Speedy-Sloth]

Hey guys!

I've been lurking about on here for months now, trying to learn as much as I can about 6th Gen's. Ive always thought they were beautiful but until really reading into it I had no idea quite how cool a car the 6th gen's have the potential to be!

I've always liked toyotas ever since my dad brought home a 4th gen when I was a kid, but unfortunately for years now I've been living in essentially pedestrian only zones so a car and for that matter a driving permit seemed... Pointless... Having recently relocated to the Isle of Man, I can finally get my arse in gear... It's almost embarrasing to think at 25 i'm still not driving :S.

I'm looking to learn in the best way possible, and why not do it in the car I've wanted for years... Better than a 1.1 fiesta popular

Luckily for me living on the Island, I have the benefit that most of the cars here are Very low mileage. Sub 50k '95-'99 ST's are everywhere but they all cost near enough to £2750...  GTs tend to be the same price but they are few and far between. 

Suppose you get what you pay for... Anywho... What I really want to know from some of you is this, it's near enough the same price for me to get an ST or a GT, both cars would set me back about £2200 post haggling and near enough £700 to insure. Is the difference between the 2 engines noticeable enough to warrant the extra searching?

If so have you any advice on what to look for as well I'd be grateful, I really wouldn't want to finally get my dream car only to find it has a shagged engine because I don't know what to look for!

Cheers in advance guys,

Speedy-Sloth

[Speedy-Sloth]

There really seems to be some passion for this topic! I really appreciate the help guys... I'll just wait a few more months for the gt4 rather than run the risk of never finding one... I didn't know they were becoming such a rarity!

I suppose it'd be better to get the right car and drive carefully than the wrong car from the get go.

Cheers!

[CastrolCelica]

There really seems to be some passion for this topic! I really appreciate the help guys... I'll just wait a few more months for the gt4 rather than run the risk of never finding one... I didn't know they were becoming such a rarity!

I suppose it'd be better to get the right car and drive carefully than the wrong car from the get go.

Cheers!

Smart man! Be sure to send us pictures so we can drool over it

Now, if you want to be stupid.. once you get your GT-Four, ship it to the following address I'll be PMing to you in about 2.5 seconds. Don't worry, I'll give you my GT in trade! It's better than a GT-Four because it doesn't have that pesky "Four" after it