Planning to buy a 6th gen..., what to look out for? Options

[elvasoshexai]

I'm planning on getting a 6th gen sometime this year...
i'm just wondering if there are any common problems i should watch out for or any specific things i should check out when buying one...

are there any specific years which are better or any specific years with more problems? since 94 and 96 models are the first year of a new revision would it be better to go with a 95 or 97-99? or it won't make any diff?

or any other things i should know when looking for one?

there's quite a few 94s for sale in my area (toronto.. so lots of salt used)... it's an 11 year old model.. would it be wise to get a 94?

i know i should also take the car to my mech to check out as well...

[yarik83]

problem areas that most celicas have/had/will have:

squeaky brakes
emergency brake not braking the way it should
hard turn results in clicking in front wheels
pistons making clicking noises
etc etc

[RallyK]

I think you're on the right track when you're talking about salt, but it totally depends on the car. Where I live we have long winters and a lot of salt. Celicas around here are known to be extremely dependent, bullet proof engines, but the rear quarters tend to rust out. My 94 was in MINT condition, mechanically, and it has a rubber undercoating. (I personally think that helped the life of the car). There was some rust on the rear quarter and under the doors which I fixed. I would recommend something as simple as mudflaps! And of course, clean your car as much as possible in the winter.

There weren't many changes between 94-99. You also won't be able to be that picky about the year because you need to be more concerned about other factors like rust and condition of the engine/equipment. It all depends on how the previous owner drove their car. I test drove a 99 and determined that the brakes needed to be replaced, the rear struts were going, the leather interior was all ripped up, etc etc. Remember, if someone wears on the interior, they may also wear on the rest of the car(ie, they may not give a damn). I test drove a 94 which was HALF the price and it was in mint condition. It had a few more miles than the 99, but it was well worth it.. and now i own it

So basically: don't worry about the year... worry about the condition of the car.

[Cutrara]

problem areas that most celicas have/had/will have:

squeaky brakes
emergency brake not braking the way it should
hard turn results in clicking in front wheels
pistons making clicking noises
etc etc
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I have these:
squeaky brakes
emergency brake not braking the way it should

[slipgun]

ask him what kinda gas millage hes gettin.... our o2 sensors go bad and gas millage goes to hell

[elvasoshexai]

problem areas that most celicas have/had/will have:

squeaky brakes
emergency brake not braking the way it should
hard turn results in clicking in front wheels
pistons making clicking noises
etc etc
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what do you mean emergency brake not braking the way it should? as in it needs to be replaced?

and squeaky brakes as in same as the normal squealing sound that tells you you need to replace them?

ask him what kinda gas millage hes gettin.... our o2 sensors go bad and gas millage goes to hell
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hm. i'll keep that in mind.. most likely a mech would be able to tell you it's bad if you take it in before buying right?

This post has been edited by elvasoshexai: May 16, 2005 - 8:13 PM

[lagos]

honestly... there really isint much to worry about with the celica. buy a GT in a manual tranny. make sure the owner changed oil and did regular tune ups to the car. pop the hood, listen to the motor, go for a drive... thats about it. if you like it then buy it. its one of the most realiable cars ever made.

the handbrake stuf they are talking about is just a need for adjustment. common thing in all cars.