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Topic #97661 37 posts Started by T3naci0usT
T3naci0usT
#1
So, I have a few questions. I would be able to pick up a 6th gen convertable for about 1.5k, but the interior, exterior, top are rough. The car runs well and the transmission shifts smoothly.
I just need an opinion if it is a good buy.
I am also thinking about putting what I bought it for back into the car if I get it.
Also it has about 100k miles on it.
Thank you for the help.
Box
#2
Honestly I'd wait for a nicer car to come along, if the interior and exterior is all torn up then odds are nothing mechanical was taken care of either. Also the convertible specific parts are pricey and hard to find outside of the top, so if any of that needs replaced it can end up being a money pit. Even the top isn't exactly cheap at $200 for just the top, then expect to pay a few hundred to have it done. Could easily spend more bringing it up to snuff than what it'd cost to go buy a nice car from the get go.
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
T3naci0usT
#3
Thank you for you feedback. I am looking overall to pay around 3k for a new car, and I actually like the styling of the hatches a lot.
Box
#5
Can see it needs a respray but for the price you can't really expect it to be perfect. The only thing that's of obvious concern is the idle problem, but it could be something simple and inexpensive like the IACV needing taken off and cleaned. Would just depend on how bad the idle problem is, being it's OBD-II you could scan it for trouble codes.
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
Bushmatic
#6
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QUOTE (T3naci0usT @ Apr 26, 2017 - 10:28 AM) *
>what you guys think about this one?
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/6077351462.html


Wouldn't bother with that one, especially considering the sun damage, mileage, and idle problem it mentions >>(it's also a coupe...liftbacks are way better wink.gif )>>. You should be able to find a really clean one for $3000 with a bit of waiting and searching around different areas.

Ninja edit- it is a liftback, I have made some sort of weird mistake here because it's obviously a liftback. Oh well

This post has been edited by Bushmatic: Apr 27, 2017 - 2:19 PM
QUOTE (TimeslideZ @ Apr 22, 2017 - 4:49 PM)I currently live in MN and have always been a Toyota my whole life.
jordisonjr
#7
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QUOTE (Bushmatic @ Apr 27, 2017 - 2:15 AM) *
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QUOTE (T3naci0usT @ Apr 26, 2017 - 10:28 AM) *
>what you guys think about this one?
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/6077351462.html


Wouldn't bother with that one, especially considering the sun damage, mileage, and idle problem it mentions (it's also a coupe...liftbacks are way better wink.gif ). You should be able to find a really clean one for $3000 with a bit of waiting and searching around different areas.

That most definitely is a lift back..
-Protection mode, For when your amp tries to blow its load.1995 Toyota Celica GTS-Daily Driver1999 Chevy Cavalier-Winter Beater1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback-DeadMy Celica!
bloodMoney
#8
^This.

It's a hatch.

After owning one with over 300,000 miles; 16x,xxx doesn't even make me flinch.

I think it could be a solid base for whatever you wanted to do with it, provided it has no rust. Being in Texas, that's more likely to happen than up here in the rust belt.

If you really want a 6g, call the seller, and go take a look. See how bad it runs, look at the overall condition in person. For $1500, you could spend another 1500 in repairs and still break even...
~bloodMoney
T3naci0usT
#9
Yeah that i what I am thinking as well. Am probably going to look at it this weekend or the next
I noticed that it had a cloth interior, aren't all GTs supposed to come in all black leather, or was that an option?
richee3
#10
It was just an option. My GT, for instance, had a tan cloth interior when I bought it.
"Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us touse the search button!2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.1998 Celica GT-BEAMSSwapped.2022 4Runner TRD Off Road Prenium.2021 GMC Sierra AT4.
T3naci0usT
#12
Also, does this forum have some sort of delay for posting? My posts are taking forever to post.
Bushmatic
#13
Idk what I was doing last night that made me mistake it for a coupe, I think too many Celica-related tabs open. Just ignore that part of my post!
QUOTE (TimeslideZ @ Apr 22, 2017 - 4:49 PM)I currently live in MN and have always been a Toyota my whole life.
jordisonjr
#14
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QUOTE (Bushmatic @ Apr 27, 2017 - 3:05 PM) *
>Idk what I was doing last night that made me mistake it for a coupe, I think too many Celica-related tabs open. Just ignore that part of my post!

I was a little confused as to why thought it was a coupe, considering it looks like you own a hatch from your sig laugh.gif
-Protection mode, For when your amp tries to blow its load.1995 Toyota Celica GTS-Daily Driver1999 Chevy Cavalier-Winter Beater1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback-DeadMy Celica!
cheela
#15
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QUOTE (T3naci0usT @ Apr 27, 2017 - 1:25 PM) *
>Also, does this forum have some sort of delay for posting? My posts are taking forever to post.


you're new here so you will have a probation period for a bit.
don't worry, it's just to cut down on spambots.
just keep posting, Daniel (richee) is a moderator on here as well as a few others and will look over your post and usually post them within an hour or so.


but back on subject, keep searching for what you want and what suits your needs. are you partial to any particular body style (coupe, vert, hatch) cuz once you buy it, ur stuck with it for a while. haha. that being said, hatch is the most common and has the most available parts. coupe n verts are a bit more limited but the vert also has the fun factor of being a vert. lol

but i'd say $3000 is a decent budget for a 6th gen. I've seen some pretty decent ones around that price. but if you're mechanically inclined and don't mind a fixer upper, you could get a good deal as well. oR if you end goal is already a swap then just look out for a good shell with either a blown motor or no motor and go from there.
*1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS*1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser*2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun.
T3naci0usT
#16
I am basically getting a daily. I already have something that is taking up all my money, and I have to drive 100 miles for work everyday for the next year. The 3k was just to find something below that, and fix it up.


I already talk to the person selling it, and I am going to take a drive down to Houston tomorrow, to go grab it.
I am going to go by myself and take my truck and trailer, just in case the idle issue is something serious.
Also, is the TPS sensor for this car located on the firewall? I have a picture from the owner showing a disconnected sensor on the firewall.
Box
#17
$3,000 buys you a really nice 6th gen from what I've seen, low 100K miles or less with nice interior and paint. Of course around here $2,000 gets you a decent one with 150-200K miles, so it may vary somewhat from place to place but the Celica is terribly underappreciated compared to some other cars. For what I bought the Firebird for I could've gotten an equally as nice Celica with lots of money leftover. tongue.gif
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
T3naci0usT
#18
Just wanted to let you guys know. I am one of you. smile.gif
bloodMoney
#19
Nice! Congrats!

Post some pics.
~bloodMoney
cheela
#20
pics of GTFO! laugh.gif

congrats! let the modding begin! lol
*1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS*1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser*2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun.
Box
#22
That's right we demand pics now. tongue.gif
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
T3naci0usT
#23
I will take some pictures tomorrow. It is already dark outside. smile.gif I will get my other car in there as well to make her look prettier.
bloodMoney
#25
That actually looks like its in pretty decent shape... Nice score!
~bloodMoney
T3naci0usT
#26
It has a really weird issue whenever you plug in the map. It idles at like 200rpm, without it, it idles at like 2k rpm.
cheela
#27
looks like a 98/99. very nice.
radiator looks good, oil filter is not fram so thats a plus too!
*1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS*1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser*2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun.
T3naci0usT
#28
I just put a new radiator in her last night smile.gif Yeah it is a 99. The only real bad spots are the clear coat is failing on the hood and spoiler, there is a pretty big dent in the passenger quarter. The seat is kind worn. Other than those, it is in really good shape. Just need to work out the idle problem.
Box
#29
Hey look someone else that likes domestics and imports too. I noticed you said you had a new MAP sensor on the way which from what you describe seems like the issue. All in all the car looks like a good buy for the money.

2001 Miata LS 5-speed
T3naci0usT
#30
Yeah I am really happy with it. I am honestly surprised it made it home from houston. Was getting like 15mpg
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