Looking at buying a Celica - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

carr51 · 04-12-2007, 10:52 PM

Hey I am in the market for a Celica right now and I am looking at a 2000 GTS 6spd. Everything about the car is amazing except that it has 218K miles on it. It was driven by an older gentleman one owner and is now at a dealership. The price is perfect at $4,995. Anything I should be looking at when buying this car? Ive done a carfax, everything is clean and he had it serviced on time everytime. The interior is immaculate as is the exterior. I dont think I can pass this up even for the amount of miles. What are your opinions on the car?

carr51 · 04-13-2007, 11:50 AM

Nobody has an opinion? I am going to test drive it again later today, and take it to my mechanic to have it looked at. I really want it, but the only thing that worries me is the mileage.

AWDios · 04-13-2007, 11:50 AM

well for that price, and even if it came to it, you could buy a new lower milage engine and still come out with a good deal.

Personally I think the 2k celicas feel a little cheap, and since they are generally in the same price range as the RSX, I like the RSX better.

But it's personal preference, and if you're ok with the miles then I'd say go for it.

carr51 · 04-13-2007, 12:00 PM

where could I find a GTS motor for the 6spd at? and how much would they run me?

hachi-rocu · 04-16-2007, 02:19 PM

Even older people like to have fun while driving!

AWDios · 04-16-2007, 04:10 PM

You'll have to do some research online to find an engine importer. Find a few more new celica centric forums as well.

2way · 04-19-2007, 07:35 PM

Check lift action (above 6k rpm) ... busted lift bolts are a common 7th gen issue. Pay attention to shifting... feel for grinding... synchros are another common issue.

A Corolla or Matrix 2ZZ will go in w/a lil modification... if ya can't find a Celica engine. If worse comes to worse... a new engine is around $6.5K.... a new short block around $1.4K