 Should I buy this Celica? |
 May 14, 2012 - 5:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 10, '12 From Las Vegas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hi there!
 I'm brand new to this forum and I'm looking for a car as my first. Last night, I spotted a 1995 Celica GT for $700 on craigslist. I contacted the guy today and he said the car is still available. The car is in Laughlin and the motor is not running because the rod bearing went out. Here is the link to the car: http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/3013812189.html A few questions:1. Is it a good deal? 2. If I do get this car, would swapping out the motor be easier/cheaper than rebuilding it? 3. Any things I should make sure to check when I go look at the car tomorrow? Thanks! |
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May 14, 2012 - 8:43 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Oct 29, '11 From Haltom City, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
What are you looking to get into?
I'm not going to lie to you, a rod bearing is alot of work. Do you have any mechanical experience and are you willing to invest $500 to $1000 into this car to get it drivable( with you doing ALL the labor of course)? You will absolutely fall in love with this car if you start wrenching on it and wont have any regrets. I just want to give you level advice. |
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May 14, 2012 - 8:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 10, '12 From Las Vegas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (Special_Edy @ May 14, 2012 - 9:43 PM)  What are you looking to get into? I'm not going to lie to you, a rod bearing is alot of work. Do you have any mechanical experience and are you willing to invest $500 to $1000 into this car to get it drivable( with you doing ALL the labor of course)? You will absolutely fall in love with this car if you start wrenching on it and wont have any regrets. I just want to give you level advice. The amount I'm willing to spend on this car is $2000 max, so I'm in good shape there. As for mechanical experience, I have none, but my dad is friends with a mechanic who specializes in Toyotas so that shouldn't be an issue either.
This post has been edited by SneakyChopsticks: May 14, 2012 - 8:51 PM |
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SneakyChopsticks Should I buy this Celica? May 14, 2012 - 5:49 PM
Box Provided body and interior are in good shape it... May 14, 2012 - 6:14 PM
SneakyChopsticks QUOTE (Box @ May 14, 2012 - 6:14 PM)... May 14, 2012 - 7:35 PM Box Ooh, first car. In that case make sure suspension... May 14, 2012 - 8:02 PM mkernz22 Talk him down to $500 cash on the spot and yo... May 14, 2012 - 9:34 PM ricochet1490 I bought a rust bucket that ran at 400.... Tell h... May 14, 2012 - 10:31 PM SneakyChopsticks Thanks, everyone! I will try to get the price ... May 15, 2012 - 12:21 AM Box 3S-GE BEAMS or 3S-GTE are popular swaps. BEAMS ma... May 15, 2012 - 2:03 AM ricochet1490 For you, the ONLY swap to even try and consider wo... May 15, 2012 - 9:42 AM mkernz22 Yeah, the 5s is an absolute beast. I replaced the ... May 15, 2012 - 10:57 AM dliverance I say go for it. I just got a similar deal for 1k ... May 15, 2012 - 2:46 PM richee3 I say pick it up, on a few certain conditions. Mak... May 15, 2012 - 4:39 PM Smaay you can pick it up and bring it to me, i have a go... May 15, 2012 - 4:46 PM Special_Edy QUOTE (Smaay @ May 15, 2012 - 4:46 P... May 15, 2012 - 8:08 PM SneakyChopsticks So I worked things out with the owner and he's... May 15, 2012 - 9:50 PM ricochet1490 Rust at the bottom of the doors,
Rust under the an... May 15, 2012 - 10:57 PM SneakyChopsticks QUOTE (ricochet1490 @ May 15, 2012 - 11... May 15, 2012 - 11:47 PM SneakyChopsticks So I wasn't able to go to Laughlin today. Earl... May 16, 2012 - 8:45 PM Ehrgeiz I say if you're willing to spend $2k on a... May 16, 2012 - 9:13 PM SneakyChopsticks The Celica was sold to someone else, thanks for al... May 17, 2012 - 5:18 PM Box That sucks. Hope you can find another one. Might... May 17, 2012 - 6:05 PM |
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