 What to look for when buying a celica? |
 Oct 3, 2012 - 7:45 PM
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Hey guys, i didn't really know where to to put this thread so i put it here rofl.
Anyways, im looking to buy a celica around my area but is there anything i should look for specifically? besides the main things of course. also how many miles is toooooo many miles since most i see for the past few weeks are around 180k+ or its an automatic(which im not looking for). |
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Oct 3, 2012 - 10:18 PM
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if you like wrenching go for the high miles
if you have a cheap mechanic go for the high miles if you want peace of mind, 120 - 160 is ok but the price may not be cheap. a manual car ---- clutch. it will go out soon, thats the reason they sell them sometimes ( it happened to me at 134 k) low mileage celicas are almost impossible to find. look in the hatch area, on the wheel wells for rust issues. look under the doors for rust issues compare both tires (make sure they are centered) otherwise bent arms spare wheel well, look for rust. headlights look for condensation and water radiator, if its too brown, may be prone to crack and need a new one. sunroof, leaking problems struts ( see if it bounces to much) otherwise need to replace. check for bad wearing of tires, to check for alignment issues. just like you would do to buy any car. now if you want to get crazy!!! check for compression. remember, high miles does not always mean problems, but its like the lottery ticket. why buy a car that can potentially be in the garage 3 weeks of the month.. keep looking, youll find one. -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
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halotalo What to look for when buying a celica? Oct 3, 2012 - 7:45 PM
mkernz22 why don't you want anything past 180k? bought ... Oct 3, 2012 - 8:52 PM halotalo not sure, just when i got my old car (which i rece... Oct 3, 2012 - 9:20 PM mkernz22 yeah she is, I mean I beat on her by going off roa... Oct 3, 2012 - 9:29 PM
1000_needles QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Oct 3, 2012 - 9:29... Oct 30, 2012 - 9:47 PM zfjohnson07 its good to get one with low mileage but you bette... Oct 3, 2012 - 9:40 PM Box Indeed, mine has 190,000 miles and still going. Y... Oct 3, 2012 - 10:09 PM halotalo arite thanks guys Oct 4, 2012 - 12:51 AM soulshadow Magic word "GT" not "ST". Oct 30, 2012 - 2:06 AM Box QUOTE (soulshadow @ Oct 30, 2012 - 2... Oct 30, 2012 - 10:20 PM |
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