Replacement for Maxima
#1
Well, guys I think I've finally decided on a new car to replace the totalled max. Iniitally I wanted a used 300Zx twin turbo, but it's too much trouble finding a good one. Then I was interested in the new WRX. But I've finally decided on a 01 Celica GT-S. My dealer offered me a fully loaded one for 500 over invoice. So that'll be 22,361 + 500. After tax, doc, title, license, it'll come out to 24,200. I'm going to bargain for a 00 fully loaded GT-s monday and if I don't get a much better price I'll prob go for the 01. Do you guys think this a good price?
you guys are always knowledgeable and cool!
thx
you guys are always knowledgeable and cool!
thx
#2
Does Not Matter
Its does not matter what you pay you'll still be looking at the taillights of a maxima.
Originally posted by kit99bar
Well, guys I think I've finally decided on a new car to replace the totalled max. Iniitally I wanted a used 300Zx twin turbo, but it's too much trouble finding a good one. Then I was interested in the new WRX. But I've finally decided on a 01 Celica GT-S. My dealer offered me a fully loaded one for 500 over invoice. So that'll be 22,361 + 500. After tax, doc, title, license, it'll come out to 24,200. I'm going to bargain for a 00 fully loaded GT-s monday and if I don't get a much better price I'll prob go for the 01. Do you guys think this a good price?
you guys are always knowledgeable and cool!
thx
Well, guys I think I've finally decided on a new car to replace the totalled max. Iniitally I wanted a used 300Zx twin turbo, but it's too much trouble finding a good one. Then I was interested in the new WRX. But I've finally decided on a 01 Celica GT-S. My dealer offered me a fully loaded one for 500 over invoice. So that'll be 22,361 + 500. After tax, doc, title, license, it'll come out to 24,200. I'm going to bargain for a 00 fully loaded GT-s monday and if I don't get a much better price I'll prob go for the 01. Do you guys think this a good price?
you guys are always knowledgeable and cool!
thx
#3
Isn't that $24,000 in the same neighborhood as the WRX? You'll get a great car thats fast, powerful, has 4WD and is pretty much guaranteed to become a collectors car in a few years. If you feel as though the Celica is a better choice through all of that, then more power to you. (Actually more power to the WRX, 226 vs. 180)
![Big Grin](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
#6
got it
I just got the 2000 White GT-S 6 speed.
Ohh no, the 24K was the out the door price. the 24k for a WRX is before the options, tax, license. Anyhow, I paid 22K. instead. out the door price.
Anyhow, I can pick it up in a few days. I'm so excited! yah!
My max was an auto so the 6speed is a joy!!
Ohh no, the 24K was the out the door price. the 24k for a WRX is before the options, tax, license. Anyhow, I paid 22K. instead. out the door price.
Anyhow, I can pick it up in a few days. I'm so excited! yah!
My max was an auto so the 6speed is a joy!!
#14
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I have a 2000 Celica GT-S and it's not bad. Substantially slower than the maxima. My "cely" has an Injun intake and greddy exhaust. I kinda wish I bought a 4x4, so i think i am actually going to sell it soon. My advice, go with a bigger car or a truck.
#15
Originally posted by 98BlaximaSE
ARe you telling me you wouldn't trade in your max for something like a viper or Ferrai or something along those lines? Hell I'd trade for a newer Toyota supra in good contion, those things rock.
ARe you telling me you wouldn't trade in your max for something like a viper or Ferrai or something along those lines? Hell I'd trade for a newer Toyota supra in good contion, those things rock.
Celica is like a smaller messed up version of a mustang!(Less Power)
#16
Re: got it
I was reading a long term review of the GT-S on Edmunds.com. There were a lot of complaints about the shifter. How do you like it? I'm interested in the 2002 Toyota Matrix, which uses the same drivetrain.
Originally posted by kit99bar
I just got the 2000 White GT-S 6 speed.
Ohh no, the 24K was the out the door price. the 24k for a WRX is before the options, tax, license. Anyhow, I paid 22K. instead. out the door price.
Anyhow, I can pick it up in a few days. I'm so excited! yah!
My max was an auto so the 6speed is a joy!!
I just got the 2000 White GT-S 6 speed.
Ohh no, the 24K was the out the door price. the 24k for a WRX is before the options, tax, license. Anyhow, I paid 22K. instead. out the door price.
Anyhow, I can pick it up in a few days. I'm so excited! yah!
My max was an auto so the 6speed is a joy!!
#17
shifter
Well, I've only driven an old Geo 5 speed and a Civic EX 5 speed. I think the Celica one is great. maybe they complain cuz it's a 6 speed? anyhow, it seemed smooth and nice to me. I'm not a expert stick driver, this is my first manual car. I'm goign to drive all over the place tommorrow!
![happyface](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/happyface.gif)
#19
Re: shifter
The complaint was that it was easy to miss a shift.
http://www.edmunds.com/roadtests/lon...024/index.html
http://www.edmunds.com/roadtests/lon...024/index.html
Originally posted by kit99bar
Well, I've only driven an old Geo 5 speed and a Civic EX 5 speed. I think the Celica one is great. maybe they complain cuz it's a 6 speed? anyhow, it seemed smooth and nice to me. I'm not a expert stick driver, this is my first manual car. I'm goign to drive all over the place tommorrow!
Well, I've only driven an old Geo 5 speed and a Civic EX 5 speed. I think the Celica one is great. maybe they complain cuz it's a 6 speed? anyhow, it seemed smooth and nice to me. I'm not a expert stick driver, this is my first manual car. I'm goign to drive all over the place tommorrow!
![happyface](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/happyface.gif)
#20
Re: Re: shifter
Sorry to bag on the negativity tip, but once you've driven a 6 cyl sports sedan it hard to go back to a 4 cyl sports car.
Originally posted by Paul2kGXE
The complaint was that it was easy to miss a shift.
http://www.edmunds.com/roadtests/lon...024/index.html
The complaint was that it was easy to miss a shift.
http://www.edmunds.com/roadtests/lon...024/index.html
#22
Re: Celica???
Originally posted by Str8Maxin
Isn't that what girls ride in. Look, my bad on the negativity, but that car only looks good when you see a fine-a$$ broad driving it.
Isn't that what girls ride in. Look, my bad on the negativity, but that car only looks good when you see a fine-a$$ broad driving it.
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