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Impressions of MY2000 Toyota Celica GT

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Old 04-07-2003, 04:48 PM
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Does anybody have any impressions of the Toyoya Celica GT not GT-S. Im thinking about picking this car up for under 10k (can't find a gt-s for that price). I hear great things about handling of the celica but what kind of power can i expect from this 140hp engine. How will it react to simple bolt on mods. Also the GT comes with drum brakes in the rear. Is this a problem??? All cars I have owned so far came with disc brakes on all 4? Many Thanks
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First of all, GT = Chick car good daily driver but lacking rear seat space. Handling will probably be the best of a car in the same class as Cavilier on Insurance. Toyota dependable, less theft attraction and still have the looks. Get 5sp, auto = crap. the 5sp GT can beat the Auto GT-S if driven right. What scares me is the low cost on those already. If you get low milage one or get a steal from an old person go for it. I don't think braking will be a problem in that car.
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they're good beater cars. make sure you get a stick, atleast it'll be *kind* of fun driving it around. auto is waaaay 2 boring.
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yeah definatle will opt for the 5 speed. it will be used when i'm in school and driven daily in NY including the winter. I could not justify bringing the stook to NY with the bad roads and weather.
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Save your money and buy GT-S.
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