Should i get a celica?

**Celicarunner** · 07-14-2010, 10:15 AM

Got my 00 GTS for $5.5k i spent around 1K fixing it and its been running pretty smooth since then. Well that may be a jinx cause last couple days I think my revs and engine sound has been sounding different that usual (no immediate signs of the car running any different though). I'll say it sounded a lot QUIETER when I was going to class today. I was going 80 and I could barely hear anything running if that's a good thing or a bad thing lol.

**dirtking** · 07-15-2010, 02:49 AM

REDRHINO. Don't get caught up in getting a car your friends will approve of. Get it for you. If you want a Celica then ask what issues these cars are prone to so you get something dependable. I personally love my 2000 Celica GT 5 speed. Dependable, good gas mileage, handles fabulous and its pretty zippy stock. Even though my car is fine, I'm currently lookin for an old motor & trani for my car to rebuild cuz when the day comes to replace them I will in a hart beat cuz I really love this car,, so fun to drive and starts every time. Great daily driver! Oh and I got my 2000 GT for $5K with 100K miles and in really good condition (was lucky that previous owner took good care of it).

Dirt

**dirtking** · 07-15-2010, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by redrhino

oh nice, whats the difference if you buy it salvage? is it a big deal? how does it affect the buyer?

In my state (CT) it's a pain in the ass to get a salvaged car registered. Something to keep in mind.

Dirt

**mateo724** · 07-16-2010, 10:41 PM

I bought my 2000 GT-S for 3300 like 2 months ago!
and it dirves like new it only has a dent on the passenger side fender and the gas cap lid fell off. Thats how it was when i bought it

**jons02gts** · 07-19-2010, 12:57 AM

redrhino, the celica is not a car designed to go fast unless it is something like the st205(gt4). yes as far as the 7th gen goes the gts has the power advantage over gt by 40 hp, but all in all the celica is a car designed and built towards handling.

07-14-2010, 10:15 AM	#41 (permalink)
Celicarunner Location: Miami Posts: 112 Join Date: Apr 2010 Last On: 01-02-2012 02:49 PM Vehicle: 2000 Celica GTS	Re: Should i get a celica? Got my 00 GTS for $5.5k i spent around 1K fixing it and its been running pretty smooth since then. Well that may be a jinx cause last couple days I think my revs and engine sound has been sounding different that usual (no immediate signs of the car running any different though). I'll say it sounded a lot QUIETER when I was going to class today. I was going 80 and I could barely hear anything running if that's a good thing or a bad thing lol. __________________ Never take driving logic out of an anime. The warnings are there for a reason.

07-15-2010, 02:49 AM	#42 (permalink)
dirtking Location: Western, CT Posts: 438 Join Date: Oct 2009 Last On: 01-30-2012 09:33 PM Vehicle: 2000 Celica GT 2nd Vehicle: Family Van :(	Re: Should i get a celica? REDRHINO. Don't get caught up in getting a car your friends will approve of. Get it for you. If you want a Celica then ask what issues these cars are prone to so you get something dependable. I personally love my 2000 Celica GT 5 speed. Dependable, good gas mileage, handles fabulous and its pretty zippy stock. Even though my car is fine, I'm currently lookin for an old motor & trani for my car to rebuild cuz when the day comes to replace them I will in a hart beat cuz I really love this car,, so fun to drive and starts every time. Great daily driver! Oh and I got my 2000 GT for $5K with 100K miles and in really good condition (was lucky that previous owner took good care of it). Dirt __________________ Drive it like you stole it! MODS K & N Air filter. KYB AGX struts/shocks. Modified Furry Driver at the wheel Last edited by dirtking : 07-15-2010 at 02:51 AM.

07-16-2010, 10:41 PM	#44 (permalink)
mateo724 Location: USA Posts: 15 Join Date: May 2010 Last On: 09-14-2010 10:27 PM	Re: Should i get a celica? I bought my 2000 GT-S for 3300 like 2 months ago! and it dirves like new it only has a dent on the passenger side fender and the gas cap lid fell off. Thats how it was when i bought it __________________ Mateo724

07-19-2010, 12:57 AM	#45 (permalink)
jons02gts check me out Location: central North Carolina Posts: 3,517 Join Date: Feb 2009 Last On: 02-09-2012 01:16 AM Vehicle: 02 gts blfvfa 2nd Vehicle: 1985 RX-7(rip?)	Re: Should i get a celica? redrhino, the celica is not a car designed to go fast unless it is something like the st205(gt4). yes as far as the 7th gen goes the gts has the power advantage over gt by 40 hp, but all in all the celica is a car designed and built towards handling. __________________ mods: modified factory airbox, k&n panel filter, removed back seat, stg 2 clutch, c-one style frp high rise wide bulge scoop, pure white driving, highs, and fogs, 6" stubby antenna, filled in rear lp valance black housing head and tail lights, de-badged, adjustable coilovers(2-2.5 drop) after market center mount fog lights. need to do: mount hood diffusers, re-do axle back "keep racing on the track and off the roads" 0-60: top of 2nd gear

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