Newbie - 2000 GT 5 speed

**NoUse4aName** · 11-17-2004, 09:54 AM

Just worked out a deal for a blue 2000 Celica GT 5 speed with ABS and 60,000 miles for $10,200. It's been Toyota certified and comes with that warranty. Just came off a lease and hasn't been in any wrecks. Worked out a non-binding deal as this was done strictly over the phone/net. If the car doesn't meet expectations I'll go somewhere else.

Selling my 2003 Mazda 6s 5 speed on the 21st. Picking up the Celi(which is about 3 hours away from me) on the 23rd. Selling my 6 strictly as a financial move. This will cut a huge chunk out of my car payment and let me put more money into my house.

Strictly using the GT as a commuter since they get such good gas mileage. Just not your typical boring sedan commuter. Still have to have fun on the winding country roads around here.

As my first question, are there any kits out there to convert the manual windows into power windows? Can it be done for $500 or less?

I'd also like to put some Checkcorp seat heaters in, anyone gone that route? I got a quote from an upholsterer to put them in for $399.

**MartinGouda** · 11-17-2004, 09:56 AM

powere windows can easily be done if you can get the stock set from a wreck... as for seat heaters it's not hard..

**Burrcold** · 11-17-2004, 12:13 PM

wow I didnt even know power windows were an option on the celica

**MartinGouda** · 11-17-2004, 12:14 PM

did you like the group no use for a name... liche con carne was a great album

**NoUse4aName** · 11-17-2004, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burrcold

wow I didnt even know power windows were an option on the celica

Either did I before I really started looking. Didn't know they made them so bare bones. No power windows, no ABS, and no alarm models are all over the used market out there.

A lot of people like their cars bare bones like that though. There's less that can break.

**NoUse4aName** · 11-17-2004, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinGouda

did you like the group no use for a name... liche con carne was a great album

Yep, that'd be who I stole the name from. No Use and a few other Fat Wreck Chords bands are some of my favorites. Though some of the newer stuff in the genre is lost on me...getting old.

**MartinGouda** · 11-17-2004, 01:56 PM

remember fat music for fat people..... great disks until the 3rd one...

**NoUse4aName** · 11-17-2004, 02:12 PM

Some pics of the Celica(I know, a stock Celica, whoopity doo) heh

**NoUse4aName** · 11-17-2004, 03:18 PM

So what are some small things I could add to my Christmas list for the car?

So far I'm thinking the S2000 antenna and a service manual.

**Sergio** · 11-17-2004, 03:24 PM

lower

**NoUse4aName** · 11-17-2004, 03:54 PM

Don't think springs will fit in a stocking, heh. Don't know if I want it any lower than they are with the high lip on my driveway and the fact that I'm just using it as a commuter anyway.

#3 Cargo net, those things are invaluable in a hatch.

**BennyBlanco** · 11-17-2004, 03:59 PM

nice purchase, I just got a 2001.

I didn't know pw was a option on the 2000 as well. One thing that pisses me off is the antenna, it's so ugly.

I kinda like the wingless =)

**NoUse4aName** · 11-17-2004, 04:06 PM

Yeah my last two cars had in-glass antennas. Definitely going to have to do something about that. The S2000 antenna appears to be the best alternative.

**Lil_lissa** · 11-17-2004, 04:20 PM

i love no spoiler

**MartinGouda** · 11-17-2004, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil_lissa

i love no spoiler

**racergirl** · 11-17-2004, 09:38 PM

welcome to CS :)

**NoUse4aName** · 11-30-2004, 08:53 AM

So the honeymoon's over already.

Got a check engine light on the way into work this morning. Will have to swing by Autozone to get it read at lunch.

**NoUse4aName** · 11-30-2004, 04:11 PM

Had each of these logged twice.
P0440 Evaporative Emission Control System Malfunction
P0441 Evaporative Emission Control System Incorrect Purge Flow
P0446 Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit Malfunction

Apparently a problem typically related to the charcoal canister. Will have to get it checked out.

**Kinezo** · 11-30-2004, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoUse4aName

Yeah my last two cars had in-glass antennas. Definitely going to have to do something about that. The S2000 antenna appears to be the best alternative.

as far as I know, the 2k+ Celica's do have in glass antennas...the lightning rod is just for AM broadcasts

11-17-2004, 09:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
NoUse4aName Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 26 Join Date: Nov 2004 Last On: 01-14-2005 03:44 PM	Newbie - 2000 GT 5 speed Just worked out a deal for a blue 2000 Celica GT 5 speed with ABS and 60,000 miles for $10,200. It's been Toyota certified and comes with that warranty. Just came off a lease and hasn't been in any wrecks. Worked out a non-binding deal as this was done strictly over the phone/net. If the car doesn't meet expectations I'll go somewhere else. Selling my 2003 Mazda 6s 5 speed on the 21st. Picking up the Celi(which is about 3 hours away from me) on the 23rd. Selling my 6 strictly as a financial move. This will cut a huge chunk out of my car payment and let me put more money into my house. Strictly using the GT as a commuter since they get such good gas mileage. Just not your typical boring sedan commuter. Still have to have fun on the winding country roads around here. As my first question, are there any kits out there to convert the manual windows into power windows? Can it be done for $500 or less? I'd also like to put some Checkcorp seat heaters in, anyone gone that route? I got a quote from an upholsterer to put them in for $399.

11-17-2004, 09:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
MartinGouda USE THE SEARCH FEATURE!!! Location: Streetsville Posts: 12,023 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: 06-02-2008 01:41 PM Vehicle: DelsolTurboN2O 2nd Vehicle: Talon TSI AWD	powere windows can easily be done if you can get the stock set from a wreck... as for seat heaters it's not hard.. __________________ www.martingouda.com.... the rumors are all true...

11-17-2004, 12:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Burrcold Location: Toronto Posts: 6,403 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: Yesterday 07:09 PM Vehicle: 08 Lexus IS250 2nd Vehicle: 08 Acura CSX	wow I didnt even know power windows were an option on the celica __________________

11-17-2004, 12:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
MartinGouda USE THE SEARCH FEATURE!!! Location: Streetsville Posts: 12,023 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: 06-02-2008 01:41 PM Vehicle: DelsolTurboN2O 2nd Vehicle: Talon TSI AWD	did you like the group no use for a name... liche con carne was a great album __________________ www.martingouda.com.... the rumors are all true...

11-17-2004, 01:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
MartinGouda USE THE SEARCH FEATURE!!! Location: Streetsville Posts: 12,023 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: 06-02-2008 01:41 PM Vehicle: DelsolTurboN2O 2nd Vehicle: Talon TSI AWD	remember fat music for fat people..... great disks until the 3rd one... __________________ www.martingouda.com.... the rumors are all true...

11-17-2004, 02:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
NoUse4aName Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 26 Join Date: Nov 2004 Last On: 01-14-2005 03:44 PM	Some pics of the Celica(I know, a stock Celica, whoopity doo) heh

11-17-2004, 03:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
NoUse4aName Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 26 Join Date: Nov 2004 Last On: 01-14-2005 03:44 PM	So what are some small things I could add to my Christmas list for the car? So far I'm thinking the S2000 antenna and a service manual. __________________ 2000 Celica GT 5 speed http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/419158/2

11-17-2004, 03:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sergio Location: tor Posts: 3,149 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: 09-05-2008 05:05 PM	lower

11-17-2004, 03:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
NoUse4aName Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 26 Join Date: Nov 2004 Last On: 01-14-2005 03:44 PM	Don't think springs will fit in a stocking, heh. Don't know if I want it any lower than they are with the high lip on my driveway and the fact that I'm just using it as a commuter anyway. #3 Cargo net, those things are invaluable in a hatch. __________________ 2000 Celica GT 5 speed http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/419158/2

11-17-2004, 03:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
BennyBlanco Posts: 8 Join Date: Nov 2004 Last On: 11-19-2004 06:03 PM	nice purchase, I just got a 2001. I didn't know pw was a option on the 2000 as well. One thing that pisses me off is the antenna, it's so ugly. I kinda like the wingless =)

11-17-2004, 04:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
NoUse4aName Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 26 Join Date: Nov 2004 Last On: 01-14-2005 03:44 PM	Yeah my last two cars had in-glass antennas. Definitely going to have to do something about that. The S2000 antenna appears to be the best alternative. __________________ 2000 Celica GT 5 speed http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/419158/2

11-17-2004, 04:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
Lil_lissa biker bitch Location: Cambridge Posts: 4,483 Join Date: Dec 2003 Last On: Yesterday 01:48 PM Vehicle: 04 Suzuki GS500 2nd Vehicle: 95 Intrepid	i love no spoiler __________________ lissa \| 1997 Ford F150 Lariat 4x4

11-17-2004, 09:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
racergirl Location: Las Vegas Posts: 206 Join Date: Oct 2004 Last On: 05-29-2005 01:48 AM	welcome to CS :) __________________ -silly boys racing is for girls-

11-30-2004, 08:53 AM	#17 (permalink)
NoUse4aName Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 26 Join Date: Nov 2004 Last On: 01-14-2005 03:44 PM	So the honeymoon's over already. Got a check engine light on the way into work this morning. Will have to swing by Autozone to get it read at lunch.

11-30-2004, 04:11 PM	#18 (permalink)
NoUse4aName Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 26 Join Date: Nov 2004 Last On: 01-14-2005 03:44 PM	Had each of these logged twice. P0440 Evaporative Emission Control System Malfunction P0441 Evaporative Emission Control System Incorrect Purge Flow P0446 Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit Malfunction Apparently a problem typically related to the charcoal canister. Will have to get it checked out.