SwissFerdi

#31

^ As an ST owner, I'd like to disagree, but it's kind of true...OBDI means less emissions hassle and more ease of tuning all around, and the '95 is the newest of that kind.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jul 26, 2012 - 12:57 PM

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Box

#32

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QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Jul 26, 2012 - 12:56 PM)

>^ As an ST owner, I'd like to disagree, but it's kind of true...OBDI means less emissions hassle and more ease of tuning all around, and the '95 is the newest of that kind.

Also have to disagree. The GT really is kind of pointless. The gas mileage goes to hell for an extra 20 hp. The V6 Solara gets the same mpg as a GT Celica. At least then you get an extra 80 hp and a bigger car.

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richee3

#33

^^ You'd just have to drive one I lost 3 mpg when I upgraded to a GT, that's hardly "going all to hell." And 20 hp is a lot in a small car like these, especially considering its not just 20 peak hp but 20 hp across the rev band. Not to mention the 30 ft lb jump in torque, which is handy. It's not what's on paper, but how the 5S pulls on the 7A. Totally worth it. But I'm not knocking ST's. I'd have an ST and still be in a proper car well before I'd land myself in a long list of other cars!

On topic: Got my first Celica when I was 16, now 22. So 6 years, in round numbers. By my calculations in this thread, that makes me exceptionally average.

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Box

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QUOTE (richee3 @ Jul 26, 2012 - 1:37 PM)

>^^ You'd just have to drive one I lost 3 mpg when I upgraded to a GT, that's hardly "going all to hell." And 20 hp is a lot in a small car like these, especially considering its not just 20 peak hp but 20 hp across the rev band. Not to mention the 30 ft lb jump in torque, which is handy. It's not what's on paper, but how the 5S pulls on the 7A. Totally worth it. But I'm not knocking ST's. I'd have an ST and still be in a proper car well before I'd land myself in a long list of other cars!

On topic: Got my first Celica when I was 16, now 22. So 6 years, in round numbers. By my calculations in this thread, that makes me exceptionally average.

EPA 28/34 to EPA 22/29 is going to hell. Mainly the city that hurts you. I just couldn't justify a GT with so many V6 or high output I4 cars that get the same or better mpg. Then again, if it had been up to me I'd be in a Civic VX forgetting what petrol was.

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mak5603

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QUOTE (Box @ Jul 26, 2012 - 11:26 AM)

>Also have to disagree. The GT really is kind of pointless. The gas mileage goes to hell for an extra 20 hp. The V6 Solara gets the same mpg as a GT Celica. At least then you get an extra 80 hp and a bigger car.

Im not crying about a couple MPG's. I got better brakes, better stock strut bar, better engine mounts (I'm going 3s), and more torque than you . By the time you buy all those parts you will lose the money you gained from the gas mileage.

And the 5s is a beast. I've had this motor from 145,000 to where it is now 222,000 and she still does work. With full suspension a GT can be an extremely fun DD. I hoenstly wouldn't want ANY less power as this seems to be a good minimum. Hasn't ever seemed pointless to me.

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SwissFerdi

#36

Mine's lighter.

I wouldn't mind the extra power, but I would miss the 7A's character and efficiency.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jul 26, 2012 - 2:06 PM

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cheela

#37

23 right now i think? and had the car since i was 18. best first car ever. but auto sucks.

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Box

#38

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QUOTE (mak5603 @ Jul 26, 2012 - 1:51 PM)

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QUOTE (Box @ Jul 26, 2012 - 11:26 AM)

>Also have to disagree. The GT really is kind of pointless. The gas mileage goes to hell for an extra 20 hp. The V6 Solara gets the same mpg as a GT Celica. At least then you get an extra 80 hp and a bigger car.

Im not crying about a couple MPG's. I got better brakes, better stock strut bar, better engine mounts (I'm going 3s), and more torque than you . By the time you buy all those parts you will lose the money you gained from the gas mileage.

And the 5s is a beast. I've had this motor from 145,000 to where it is now 222,000 and she still does work. With full suspension a GT can be an extremely fun DD. I hoenstly wouldn't want ANY less power as this seems to be a good minimum. Hasn't ever seemed pointless to me.

You have to realize, I'm a super cheap bastard. If I could get away with running a still in my backyard for making ethanol I would.

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diegohiga

#39

it doesnt matter if you own a st, gt, swapped 3sgte or gt4 the thing is that all of you love celicas regardless the age.

Sebby

#40

I'm 36 and I've had my Celi for 3,5 years.

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jordisonjr

#41

16 or 17 I think.
I'm 21 now, so had it for 4 or 5 years

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dudeofchaos

#42

I'm 21 and bought my St204 when I just turned 17 (5 days after my bday actually) which means I've this car since 4 years.
I also bought my St205 last year when I was 20, so almost 1 year.

I wanna keep em both till I die, though the St204 will have to go due to lack of money

Hirogodsend

#43

22 and my first car was a 1990 Celica GT, and I bought a 99 in march of 2011.

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95CelicaST

#44

I'm 24 for now.

Had my first Celica when I was 17 in February of 2005 (when I joined 6GC)

Got my second one (The Yelli Celi) in the summer of 2007 and that is when I sold my first one.

Sold the Yelli Celi in the winter of 2007

Purchased my third Celica in the summer of 2009 - traded it for my MR2 (stock at the time minus rims and stereo) in the fall of 2009.

This post has been edited by 95CelicaST: Jul 30, 2012 - 3:20 PM

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Tigawoods

#45

17 and just a month away from 24

7 great years


I am curious to see if anyone has a celica that they got back in the 90's when they where released

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bhawk94

#46

I'm about to turn 28 and I've had my Celica since I was 16, so I've had her for 12 years.

BUT to answer you Tigawoods, my parents bought the car new in 1994 and gave it to me when I was 16. Basically one owner since she was new, 18 years ago.

dudeofchaos

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QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Aug 1, 2012 - 10:00 PM)

>17 and just a month away from 24

7 great years


I am curious to see if anyone has a celica that they got back in the 90's when they where released

A friend of mine has had his 95 GT since 97 or 98 IIRC. Still brand new with something like 125k kms.

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QUOTE (bhawk94 @ Aug 1, 2012 - 10:52 PM)

>I'm about to turn 28 and I've had my Celica since I was 16, so I've had her for 12 years.

BUT to answer you Tigawoods, my parents bought the car new in 1994 and gave it to me when I was 16. Basically one owner since she was new, 18 years ago.

Props to you good sir!

Box

#48

I get the feeling mine's been passed around more than a two dollar whore.

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LALA-shark

#49

im 18 now, i bought the car last november.. i spent all the money i had saved up from working all summer for it!
buy unfortunatly its an auto

Arctic

#50

I'm 22 and I've had my Celica for 2 years now.

celicakitten

#51

I'm 27 and on my second Celica, 2 months with the 97 and I've fallen in love all over again!

My 93 Celica was my first car when I was 16, then sold to my best friend after 4yrs of ownership. She had it another 2yrs after that but the Florida humidity killed that car

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Keiri

#52

I got my Celica 3 years ago and I am now 27 years old.

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nstrudwick

#53

I'm 28... And i got my Celica when I was 28... Yep, It's all new to me!

celica74

#54

im 21, my love affair started at 17. 4 great years and counting, didnt find 6gc till i was 19 though

BeachBum12

#55

I got my first 94 St Celica when I was 18 for 350 clams lol but now I've moved on to the 95 Gt I've had since February. Sadly I haven't been able to drive mine for about a month now ;(

Seztor

#56

Im 28 and I have 3 celicas, 10 years. 2 5gens and 1 6 gen that I have atm. I have had the 6 gen for 5 years

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celicaracer8o5

#57

I've had my celica since i was 15, I turn 30 in a couple weeks. (1994 GT Hatch) Parents bought it brand new and handed it over to me in 97.

Bladey

#58

Got my ss2 when i was 15, then sold it and got a gt4 when i was 17 guess im quite young

Nihil

#59

You were all so young when you got your first Celica I know about the difference of legal age for drivers licence (here is 18, you got 16), but seems like all of you had it as your first car.

a bit offtopic: what are the prices of Celicas in USA? I bought mine (110.000 miles, '98 ST) for $3350 (2700€ here).

and back ontopic: I bought mine 3 months ago, at the age of 22. My second car, after I wrecked VW Golf IV last winter.

This post has been edited by Nihil: Aug 7, 2012 - 2:43 AM

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rave2n

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QUOTE (Nihil @ Aug 7, 2012 - 3:43 AM)

>You were all so young when you got your first Celica I know about the difference of legal age for drivers licence (here is 18, you got 16), but seems like all of you had it as your first car.

a bit offtopic: what are the prices of Celicas in USA? I bought mine (110.000 miles, '98 ST) for $3350 (2700€ here).

and back ontopic: I bought mine 3 months ago, at the age of 22. My second car, after I wrecked VW Golf IV last winter.

Hah, not all of us =P

The Celica was my 4th vehicle.

1. 89 Hyundai Excel - Age 17
2. 94 Geo Prizm LSi - Age 19
3. 02 Ford Taurus - Age 24
4. 94 Celica ST - Age 25
5. 95 Celica GT - Now

My ST was 3800 if I recall correctly, 114k miles. GT was 1500...ST was in much better condition when purchased, but after the wreck the GT served a better purpose for my project plans, and was paid with insurance settlement =)

This post has been edited by rave2n: Aug 7, 2012 - 6:59 AM