HELP buying a celica GT

[tonyrome56]

Hello, I am wondering what you guys thing about buying this car for my son as his first car. How many miles can you realistically expect to get on a maintained 1994 toyota celica GT?
Here are the details...you tell me what you would pay PLEASE, thanks!
1994 Toyota Celica GT

Toyota Celica GT coupe.
Runs very strong and looks great.
oil changed every 3000 miles.
183000k
leather back seats.
sports seats in the front.
automatic.
Power everything.
2.2L engine. 4 cylinder.
Pioneer cd player.
Gas Saver get 30 miles to a GALLON!
ac and heater are great.

[Luja]

I currently have 240,000 miles on my 93 celica GT and she is still running strong. I have had a few ups and downs, but have always managed to figure it out and get her back on the road with no major overhaul. I have the same engine, the 2.2 Liter 5SFE engine. Very strong. The car is very fun to drive and has plenty of power. If you buy it and drive it home for your son and are inclined to like sporty driving cars, then you may change your mind and keep it yourself The automatic may be a little different than my 5spd though. I have never driven a auto tranny Celica. If they have really taken care of the car, then the body will die long before the engine.

As far as price. Hmmm. I would have to see for myself. Celicas go for a pretty penny around here, but the 94 underwent a extreme change in body style which isn't quite as popular as the 92-93 model. So, go for good condition blue book value and decide on what the fancy extras are worth to you. It should definitely help in your son's popularity factor in picking up ladies (which he may not need help with anyway).
Good luck.

[Toy_Celi]

Originally Posted by Luja

I currently have 240,000 miles on my 93 celica GT and she is still running strong. I have had a few ups and downs, but have always managed to figure it out and get her back on the road with no major overhaul. I have the same engine, the 2.2 Liter 5SFE engine. Very strong. The car is very fun to drive and has plenty of power. If you buy it and drive it home for your son and are inclined to like sporty driving cars, then you may change your mind and keep it yourself The automatic may be a little different than my 5spd though. I have never driven a auto tranny Celica. If they have really taken care of the car, then the body will die long before the engine.

As far as price. Hmmm. I would have to see for myself. Celicas go for a pretty penny around here, but the 94 underwent a extreme change in body style which isn't quite as popular as the 92-93 model. So, go for good condition blue book value and decide on what the fancy extras are worth to you. It should definitely help in your son's popularity factor in picking up ladies (which he may not need help with anyway).
Good luck.

I agree, my 5s has almost 200k miles, but i dont think that 140hp is a lot of power... they dont respond well to bolt-ons.... but the 6th gens are nice looking little cars.......

and i think you mean 90-93 model because 90-93 is 5th gen, same body styling.