should i trade? Options

[jayi12-15psi]

I say they have little support because the other engine available is the 2jz, and I don't think anyone can argue against the fact that the 2jz has alot more aftermarket potential

This post has been edited by jayi12-15psi: Mar 22, 2007 - 2:49 PM

[celicaST]

Get a SC300 if anything SC400 doesn't have much more power... and just uses more gas.

no sc300's available locally and i had to talk the dealer over for a straight trade with my celica

are there any manual transmissions that can be mated with the 1uz?

1uzfe only came available with an auto tranny. rodshop sells an adapter for the w58 or r154 5-spd tranny (adapter part number ap 15).

edit- decided against the lexus. sure with enought money i could make it fast and good looking, but as it is, i like my car better. like i said, it just felt like a grandma-car. i found another car im looking at trading with, got my fingers crossed

This post has been edited by celicaST: Mar 22, 2007 - 3:11 PM

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

edit- decided against the lexus. sure with enought money i could make it fast and good looking, but as it is, i like my car better. like i said, it just felt like a grandma-car. i found another car im looking at trading with, got my fingers crossed

You'll regret this one.

[Chanh55]

Stock for stock the Celica wins in the looks department... but with a little money you could really turn some heads...

[Drocay]

I loved the Celi, but please saying that it looked better stock for stock the the SC is just criminal.

[celicaST]

edit- decided against the lexus. sure with enought money i could make it fast and good looking, but as it is, i like my car better. like i said, it just felt like a grandma-car. i found another car im looking at trading with, got my fingers crossed

You'll regret this one.

ive thought long and hard about. dont think i will. you havnt seen it in person. mainly the interior that is keeping me away. and if you knew what i might trade for, you would understand

Stock for stock the Celica wins in the looks department... but with a little money you could really turn some heads...

very true. but thats not a little money. with the money spent buying wheels, a body kit, new paint (i hate the green), tints, exhaust i could swap a 3s in my car and finish my gt4 front end.

I loved the Celi, but please saying that it looked better stock for stock the the SC is just criminal.

my car isnt completely stock, and it looked much better than that particular sc400. if it was a 97+ red or black one, i would agree.

[saleeka]

The Celica coupes look athletic next to the SC, but when it's all said and done, the excecution of craftsmanship and quality in the SC puts it on a different playing field. Those folded creases and sweeping hoodline don't age, and iv'e never felt that elegance is trendy... Let's not forget that this car's original sillouete dates back to late 1987 with Toyota's FXV-II at the Tokyo Auto Show



This post has been edited by saleeka: Mar 22, 2007 - 3:56 PM

[Chanh55]

lol Saleeka... you're a bigger fan than me! If you want to see how the SC was designed watch this... it's the Lexus' Intro Video for the SC400 back in 1992... this vid is oooold schoool.... haha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a4-odN2oIU

[saleeka]

Thanks Chanh55, I really enjoyed that piece. I do admit I’m a sucker for the SC's... That video just reinforces my opinion that the car has a very organic, and in turn, timeless shape. I really feel that a lot of people underestimate the first true Lexus models (LS, SC, and the 92-96 ES) because they were initial attempts in a new market for Toyota, and one that many people expected them to fail at ( and with Toyota refusing to do so). In my opinion (and also supported from comments by Toyota in the past), these 3 cars were built to a standard so high above their price points of the time, they directly forced other car companies (read the Germans) to evaluate how they needed to compete in this market. You still see a large majority of these three cars still on the road today, and they are still in fairly high demand considering their age. Not a bad accomplishment for the underdogs of the time

[Chanh55]

I'll bet you'll be really jealous to find out that I got this for free attending a Lexus Launch Party for the new LS460.. =)

http://www.amazon.com/Lexus-Story-Behind-A...a/dp/0971793573