Just About To Buy A Celica

[Jaguarman]

Hi all Ive have just sold my 2012 Auris which I have had from new , and I need a run about for local journeys a friend has a 2003

Celica which has just had a new clutch and brakes all round and has full Toyota service history, I think its a 1.6 not sure though

is there anything which I look out for ? I intend to share this car with my Son who shares a Yaris with his Girlfriend so an upgrade to the sound system is on the cards thanks for any input , this is my other Car

[Jaguarman]

What generation is an 03 ? sorry for all the questions as I know nothing about the Celica and I am sure this is the font of all knowledge :D

[FROSTYBALLS]

A starting point may be the Honest John review - http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/toyota/celica-2000/

[Jaguarman]

Hi Frostyballs :D thanks that just about covers all I need to know , I will probably buy it :D

[RUToyota]

Great car...enjoy it.

...just make sure the discs/pads are all ok...check oil levels and that the coolant is where/what it should be..Celica radiators can fail.

History is key...with regular oil changes (preferably every 6/7k miles or so).

The Gen 7 is a great driver's car...reliable, stylish and relatively inexpensive to run/repair...I assume it's the 140bhp model.?

Neil

[Jaguarman]

Hi Neil yes its the 140bhp model and its had the brakes done in the last month its done 46 k from new I took it for a test drive today and its a lovely motor nice and tight it handled very well down some country lanes its already had the stereo upgraded I will be picking it up on Monday thanks for your reply

[RUToyota]

All sounds good..it should give you long and enjoyable service...just keep an eye on the oil level.!

Neil

[Jaguarman]

Picked her up today had a great drive home the car handled very well I will be putting her into a friends garage for a full service and valet , she will need some new wheels or they will need a referb . there are one or two little jobs to do but other wise a nice tidy motor

[Scarlett Arrow]

We await pics. with interest, Ken :)

[Jaguarman]

Hopefully will be cleaned by the weekend and if the rain holds off I will post up some photos :D

[Jaguarman]

as promised here she is not a good photo I know that will have to wait until the better weather , I am going to get wheels refurbished and I would like a rear spoiler she is in great mechanical shape and I am impressed on how well she handles :D

[RUToyota]

Looking good, Ken.. ..enjoy it.

It's one of the few cars I've had that I take out purely for the pleasure of driving it.!

Neil

[Jaguarman]

Cheers Neil I must admit I only bought her as I have just sold my 2012 Auris and needed a run around car for use in the city but after some spirited driving around some country lanes I find myself having a fantastic little motor for not a lot of money and taking her out just for fun :D my Son also loves her

after getting out of his 1.3 Yaris it came as quite a surprise to him :D

[2323 mark]

Hi Ken, was just reading through your threads and see that you might be looking for a rear spoiler, I currently have a TRD style carbon fiber one with LED brake light that i am looking to sell which has silver painted ends. If you are interested drop me an email (msmarksilom@gmail.com)

 

Regards 2323 mark.