First Time Toyota Owner

[vikingelite]

Hay everyone,

So i have just brought a 2000 Toyota Celica ZZT23 1.8 16V VVT-i In Lagoon Blue. It has full service history and has covered 115000 miles. One owner from new who was a very nice lady who i don't think took it out of 3rd gear. LOL Are you ready for this i only paid £450 as she new my misses ;-)

I have done quite a lot of research and from what i have read i know about the oil issues on the pre face lift model. Now for some advice!

What are the key things i need to do first before making it my own, are there any components that i should replace due to the age of the car or because of commonly seen issues.

Once i have completed a full service and got the car valeted i will post some pictures and let you seen her. I really hope that people on here can help me as i have a good basic knowledge but have only worked on MK2 Golfs!!! all the help and advice i can get would be gratefully received.

[FROSTYBALLS]

Hello Ben - welcome to Toyota Owners Club.

Moved to the Celica club, where you should be able to get the advice you're seeking.

[Raistlin]

Hi, welcome to the club. .. Enjoy

[vikingelite]

thank you forum has been very helpful so far and i hope that it continues to do so. I also hope that i can also contribute to the forum. I have been on may in the last few years and this is the best forum so far in regards to us ability and members. nice job

[vikingelite]

So as far as i can see it is standard but im very new to this car so if anyone can tell me different i would be very grateful. Also some help on the colour. The book says sapphire blue, is this right as i was also told that it was lagoon blue and the toyota page i looked at says its Spectra blue !!!!

[Raistlin]

PM your index number to Parts King and explain your problem and he can look it up for you...

He's nice like that.

[vikingelite]

Thank you will PM now. Cant believe how difficult it is to find the right colour. Im after a new bonnet and front splitter as there are quite badly stone chipped and i see some i like on eBay and else where but i don't want to commit due to not wanting to get the incorrect colour!!!! Arrrrhhhhhhhh

Thanks again