1995 Toyota Celica GT 5-Speed
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1995 Toyota Celica GT 5-Speed
Pictures of my old ride:
http://forums.maxima.org/members-rides/642025-my-97-gle-maxima-g35-wheels.html
She got rear-ended by a 2009 Nissan Sentra and got totaled (Damages were more than the value of the car)
I was searching for a 5th gen AE or plain SE but I didn't have any luck. I was running out of time, so I had to settle with something quickly.
Luckily I came across this 95 Toyota Celica 2.2L
Its a 5-speed with 94k miles for $3,500.
I regret nothing with my decision. I am having a blast with this car; more than I did with my 4th gen. I've been getting a lot of compliments from strangers; simply makes me more happy.
Future mods will be:
TRD 3-point front strut tower bar
GT-4 Rear strut tower bar
Thicker sway bar end links
Eibach Lower springs
3sge or 1MZ/3MZ-FE Swap
Suspension Techniques, front and rear sway bars.
Lightweight Flywheel
Fiberglass hood
JDM Taillights
JDM Projector Headlights.
S2000 Antenna
http://forums.maxima.org/members-rides/642025-my-97-gle-maxima-g35-wheels.html
She got rear-ended by a 2009 Nissan Sentra and got totaled (Damages were more than the value of the car)
I was searching for a 5th gen AE or plain SE but I didn't have any luck. I was running out of time, so I had to settle with something quickly.
Luckily I came across this 95 Toyota Celica 2.2L
Its a 5-speed with 94k miles for $3,500.
I regret nothing with my decision. I am having a blast with this car; more than I did with my 4th gen. I've been getting a lot of compliments from strangers; simply makes me more happy.
Future mods will be:
TRD 3-point front strut tower bar
GT-4 Rear strut tower bar
Thicker sway bar end links
Eibach Lower springs
3sge or 1MZ/3MZ-FE Swap
Suspension Techniques, front and rear sway bars.
Lightweight Flywheel
Fiberglass hood
JDM Taillights
JDM Projector Headlights.
S2000 Antenna
Last edited by Shift_A32B; 11-09-2013 at 04:19 PM.
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I remember an old Sport Compact Car article about that gen Celica...they booed the low output engine but had lots of compliments about the handling. They also thought aloud about bolting/adapting the TRD SC to the 2.2L...
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The 2.2L provides enough power to move around. Its not sluggish either. Before I know it, I'm at 70mph when I get into the freeway. Handling is superb. With stock height, I care barely feel the body roll on the tight corners. I'm a college student, so straight line power is not in mind. This car provides awesome MPG, plenty of HP and the handling makes it so much fun to drive and reliability
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Nice find... It looks well kept. I agree, don't throw money at it to make it faster. I'm a student too, I love my max but jealousss of ur mpg! I'd buy a civic or any small Japanese eco sports car bit everyone of them is more expensive on insurance Than the max -_-
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The GT-Four was never produced for the U.S. I do believe that Canada got some though. I know for fact it's possible to buy one and own it in the States though. My uncle actually had a GT-Four for years back and traded it for an older Porsche years later.
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Not sure yet. I am still on my first tank. I am going to track it in Fuelly like I did with the A32.
Thanks
Don't worry, I'll still stalk all of you
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I got some very horrible news and some goodies I've installed.
Despite my hit and run incident, I am still doing a few things here and there.
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/8-...a-hit-run.html
Recently installed the NRG Removable Steering Wheel Kit.
I believe the door courtesy light came red from factory. Well it wasn't bright enough. Thanks to xFAHxQx on the 6gc.net forum, I bought some clear door courtesy lights with LED's.
I also finally worked on the Honda S2000 Antenna.
Despite my hit and run incident, I am still doing a few things here and there.
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/8-...a-hit-run.html
Recently installed the NRG Removable Steering Wheel Kit.
I believe the door courtesy light came red from factory. Well it wasn't bright enough. Thanks to xFAHxQx on the 6gc.net forum, I bought some clear door courtesy lights with LED's.
I also finally worked on the Honda S2000 Antenna.
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