Toyota Celica - Saxperience

V5J · 31st December 2008, 17:49

the 00 model onwards.

The 140bhp one isn't quite as nippy as the VTS but that doesn't bother me, just broadening my horizons..

can get one around 3.5 k with a fairly high mileage but its toyota so in theory it has quite a lifetime

what you think ?

VtsTom · 31st December 2008, 17:51

How tall are you?

My missus is 5ft5, when she was looking at one she was put off by the fact she could hardly see over the steering wheel.

Other than that, a bit expensive on parts and not that many 2nd hand spares.

Looking foookin ace all riced up though

V5J · 31st December 2008, 17:59

yeah exactly. would deserve the GT spoiler on it and lowered

with the GT alloys..

im 5ft10 and a fag end lol

alex19 · 31st December 2008, 18:02

Does the rev range on those things from 4th to 5th drop it like 500 revs or something tiny?

Mitchell · 31st December 2008, 18:05

celica gt's are loveeeellyyy

nice inside aswell

kristel10589 · 31st December 2008, 18:09

I was looking at them before i got the ST. But then i found out i wouldn't be able to see over the steering wheel and visibility at the back is poor which makes it hard to park. Other than that they look gorgeous!! My lil bro saw one the other day and shouted FERRARI!!! lmao

Jazz · 31st December 2008, 18:59

Celica's- for the money I can't think of many cars that are prettier. Granted, you can get some better driver's cars, but I'd say the Celicas, even the base models, are very good-looking motors. 140 model is brisk enough for some fun but won't touch a VTS, if you can stretch to it, the VVTL-i 190 version is worth a shot, gives the Celica the punch to match the looks. Handling good but not amazing, nice interiors and built properly well.

Decent cars.

Ryan^p · 31st December 2008, 19:01

Not bad looking cars.

Dont expect the world in terms of performance, but still not that bad.

Fucking cramped inside mind.

V5J · 1st January 2009, 18:23

just after the looks and japnesss lol had my fun in the vts to be honest.

you reckon it be possible to get a 140 premium pack celica, and put the GT kit on it ?

because I dont see myself being able to afford a GT

Jazz · 1st January 2009, 18:25

Don't see why not, You should be able to. Would look gorgeous then!

GallowayVTS · 1st January 2009, 18:27

You'll hav to work it hard to get the performance. Nice lookin car tho. Sure you can't afford a 190? lol

Karl · 1st January 2009, 18:35

190s are pretty quick!

V5J · 1st January 2009, 18:46

im not sure...

insurance group 15, would only be worth it if i waited for 3 years no claims to come round... which is july so maybe!!

infact, thats what im going to do!

V5J · 1st January 2009, 18:47

could sell the vts now to save money on petrol, what cheap motors are good on petrol?

GallowayVTS · 1st January 2009, 18:48

Insurance group 15 is not bad for what they are. Go for it lol

Jazz · 1st January 2009, 18:48

Seriously look into the 190 model, before my ATR I was looking at them and the 190's aren't much more expensive to insure than the 140s I found. I drove the Corolla T-Sport which has the same 190 engine and it was more like it engine wise, (rest of the Corolla 190 is shite compared to the Celica 190 mind, but thats another story...), 140 version isn't bad but the 190 has the poke you'll be looking for coming from a VTS.

V5J · 1st January 2009, 18:54

okay mate il look into it, it does pretty much same mpg too. bit more expensive on tax, but if i save for abit get the GT alloys and kit then it will be shit hot!

GallowayVTS · 1st January 2009, 18:58

Try and get one that was made before april 2001 so you it doesn't fall into the new tax band system

vtss · 1st January 2009, 19:06

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Originally Posted by VTSJ

the 00 model onwards.

The 140bhp one isn't quite as nippy as the VTS but that doesn't bother me, just broadening my horizons..

can get one around 3.5 k with a fairly high mileage but its toyota so in theory it has quite a lifetime

what you think ?

mate u should get the gt4 98-99 model.you would pick 1 up for less than 3k with low miles.they are a serious machine with the 4wd.my mate had 1 of these in ireland and spent a few pound on it.subarau eater amongst other high performance cars.but if u dont wanna go back the years.gud choice of car.not much goes wrong with the celica if u get that was looked after

V5J · 1st January 2009, 19:14

cheers man good advice. and too vtss, dont want the old one. its purely for style and the badge, dont care about performance either! the new one with the gt bits on would be awesome to get into everyday. imagine the looks!