Buying a Celica

[Godscrasher]

Iam getting some money for a new car and iam thinking about buying a Toyota Celica, iam looking at L,M,N,P and Maybe R Registration plates, what i want to know is if theres anything i need to look out for when buying one, any special places to check on the body or anything, iam hoping to get a 2.0 GT just need a bit of advice on them if anyone has one or has had one.

cheers team.

[broona]

Not got one my self, but a few owners reviews here and all the specs and running costs on the AA website.

[Spiralize]

I've had both a K reg ST183 (pop up head lights) and an L reg ST202 (twin round head lights) Celica. The ST202 is slightly faster (165bhp'ish compared to 155bhp'ish), better built but both are extremely reliable.

Both of mine were imports and had all the electrics and extras, slightly higher insurance than a UK model though.

Great cars though! Might even have another in the future! Check out http://www.celica-club.co.uk for advice (they're very friendly over there)!

[Godscrasher]

well i bought one, here it is, 1995 Celica GT 2.0 twin cam 16v, 106000 miles on clock (the blokes been to spain twice in it) and 2 owners, the last owner has had it for 8 years (most of its life) and he's about 58 or something, there isnt a mark on it and iam well chuffed with it. Ive wanted one for about 5 years now. Pais £2500 for it, and to me, its a bargain, nothing has been modified and its like new.