I've had the itch to pick up a second car for a while now and I've bounced around quite a bit on what I want. I'd really like a big old classic car, but I don't really have the time to work on it or the space. Or all the money needed to fix it up the way I'd like for that matter. I noticed some of the previous generation Toyota Celicas driving around and was even checking one out in a parking lot one day. I really like the 1994-1999 body style. I even found a 1995 Celica GT convertible for sale that I could afford and seems to be in great shape, the only problem is that it's in southern California. There's a non-convertible one for sale very close to me, but I doubt that it's in as good of a condition.I guess my real question is if anyone out there knows of typical/common problems with the mid-90's Celicas. I know there are lots of Toyota fans and owners on the board, so I figured I'd give a shout out for any info/advice. I know there are probably a dozen major message boards devoted to the Celica that I could poke around on, but I figured that I'd first ask around among people that I know I can trust. Any info is appreciated.
Former owner of a 2003 Vibe GT---Great car that gave me 8 years and 83,000 miles of trouble-free service.Current owner of a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited AWD.
No biters here, eh? It's OK. I just saw in the classified section of the newspaper for this week that a burgandy 1978 Bonneville is up for sale relatively cheap and close to me. For the price of the Celica, I could get the livingroom-on-wheels Bonneville and turn the engine into a mega torque monster. The Bonneville already has classic plates so I could transfer them, making the cost of full insurance dirt cheap and eliminate emissions inspection requirements. Now I just have to think of where to park my land yacht, should I buy it. I might make that call tomorrow.
Former owner of a 2003 Vibe GT---Great car that gave me 8 years and 83,000 miles of trouble-free service.Current owner of a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited AWD.