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General Category => New to GT4EC? => Topic started by: ivgotav6 on June 13, 2007, 11:57:35 am

Title: Newbie here
Post by: ivgotav6 on June 13, 2007, 11:57:35 am

Hi all im a newbie hopeing to get myself a celica in the next couple of months.My name is lloyd im from dorset im 28 and im currentley driving a vectra gsi but fell i need turbo power. What would you guys say to a 95 gt4 70k on the clock with new clutch and rebuilt gearbox £3300 in red.

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: Driveby on June 13, 2007, 07:10:13 pm

Sounds fair, just make sure you get it checked out by someone who knows what theyre looking for first.  70k is big part replacement territory, good luck!

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: Jeff on June 13, 2007, 08:09:40 pm

As Driveby said... be aware !! Belt & '8's will set you back a grand. Allow 500+ for sorting and for 5k you have a cracking motor!!

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: GottaGoTurbo on June 14, 2007, 12:17:02 am

I would ask why the gearbox has been rebuilt at 70K and has the other expensive parts been done yet?
I am thinking engine could have been ragged and lots of bills around the corner, but on the other hand, why tell you the gearbox was rebuilt and the lower arms my have been done.
                 
If you can, always ask if someone will take a look at the car with you. 
Zephyr (Simon) is in Plymouth - nice guy.                                               

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: paul_gt4 on June 14, 2007, 02:18:15 am

welcome along lad, there is lots of fours out there and like many cars its getting harder to find a good one, sit and wait and you'll find your car within your budget

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: ChrisW on June 14, 2007, 09:41:42 am

Hi mate, welcome to the club. As said above, have someone have a look with you to check for the usual suspects, as £3300 sounds a very good price you can expect to have work to do on it should you choose to buy it.

Cheers

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: ivgotav6 on June 14, 2007, 12:05:13 pm

Cheers for the comments lads im going to take my time and hopfully get a good un il keep you posted.

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: ivgotav6 on June 15, 2007, 03:22:13 pm

Sorry for my ignorance but what are "8s"

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: ST165OKE on June 15, 2007, 04:06:24 pm

buy in a rush and it will cost u...im the perfect example lol
but genuine bargains do exist!

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: Gary ST165 on June 15, 2007, 06:06:12 pm

if you cannot afford to buy a good example, then you most certainly can't afford to buy a bad one.

old sports cars are money pits with a finite shelf life of factory parts. sooner or later everything needs replacing. £££ ouch.


p.s 8's = figure 8's = camber control arm links:

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: ivgotav6 on June 15, 2007, 06:12:24 pm

oh ok cheers well i got 3k for my vectra so im going to save up a bit more and have a look around. wat are the most important things to look out for.

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: Jeff on June 15, 2007, 07:22:43 pm

You ask about '8's??? they are the basics of the front suspension on a faff and can cost <£1000 to replace the worn bushes and arms and go about 70<80 k miles :)

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: ivgotav6 on June 16, 2007, 02:19:45 pm

Lol whats a faff

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: jackel on June 16, 2007, 03:22:21 pm

its the nickname for a st205 gt4 :)

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: ChrisW on June 18, 2007, 12:18:17 am

Faff = faffing about polishing and preening the ST205 ;D

Cheers

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: ivgotav6 on June 18, 2007, 01:16:23 am

Ok looks like ive been put off. A mate of mine also says that for about 3-4 grand is just going to buy me a bag of trouble but do they not have the same engine as the mr2 turbos or is it just the drivetrain on a gt4 to watch out for.

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: johnharrison on June 18, 2007, 05:44:47 pm

5K should get you a good car with the fig. 8's done bud. I moved from an mr2 tubby to a faff and have no regrets. O'h and welcome ;)

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: The Doctor on June 19, 2007, 05:08:10 pm

Hello and welcome 8)

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: Jeff on June 19, 2007, 07:50:53 pm

Do not be put off by this.... 4K can get you a good motor // 5k a better one and 6k A REALLY GOOD ONE??
bE AWARE AND CHECK BELTS AND '8'S
Dam this caps lock!!1
there will be someone local who can check the car for you???? I hope :)