Toyota Celica - old style - SEAT Cupra.net

pint_of_stella · 05-10-2005, 20:50

Looking at a 95 celica at the weekend. Looks stunning (well to me anyway)

its a 2.0 16v - are these things as quick as my little car?

Any other useful info would be good - cheers guys

*h17och* · 05-10-2005, 21:01

i looked at these (the gt you are on about) nice looking car but i found it was like a shopping trolly for handling and speed!! dont recomend it! very underpowered 2L

pint_of_stella · 05-10-2005, 21:06

Its not standard. Its got a TRD body kit and Lowered suspension. This might help a little?

Under powered though....can't have that!

I take it they weigh a bit more than an ibiza

pint_of_stella · 06-10-2005, 09:56

Going to take it out tomorrow for a test drive

Anyone know of things to look out for on these cars?

KarenJ · 06-10-2005, 09:59

Speaking as an ex MR2 owner - muchos expensive parts and labour........

Lush (yes we still use this term down here!) cars though....

pint_of_stella · 06-10-2005, 10:05

It come with warranty i think

Does it used the same 2.0 16v lump that they use in the MR2? I know that that engine is bullet proof!

KarenJ · 06-10-2005, 10:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by pint_of_stella

It come with warranty i think

Does it used the same 2.0 16v lump that they use in the MR2? I know that that engine is bullet proof!

have no idea - sorry

I loved my baby - but on a J plate was on the way to the scrap heap in the sky....

still miss it

- but not the bills

vwsurfbum · 06-10-2005, 10:28

bullit proof cars in genral, but a bit like driving a gold fish tank as std. not enough go but a very nice car.

pint_of_stella · 06-10-2005, 10:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by vwsurfbum

bullit proof cars in genral, but a bit like driving a gold fish tank as std. not enough go but a very nice car.

Are they really that bad? This is me though - will i notice? Would you say its would handle worse than my ibiza then?

pint_of_stella · 06-10-2005, 10:34

KarenJ - what happened to the MR2 then - why did it have to go to the scrappy?

KarenJ · 06-10-2005, 10:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by pint_of_stella

Are they really that bad? This is me though - will i notice? Would you say its would handle worse than my ibiza then?

MR2's Handling is FANTASTIC in the dry.....

in the wet - hmm - nearly killed myself - twice........

pint_of_stella · 06-10-2005, 10:59

I took a mr2 rev 3 turbo for a test drive. Floored it, hit a bump in the road and it got a bit twitchy - think i scared the bloke selling it lol

*BlackCupraa* · 06-10-2005, 12:01

MR2 Turbo - A bit lethal in the wet

Celica nice safe car as has been said no rocket ship from the stock 2.0 something around 115/150 bhp so nothing like your 'biza but still its a rock solid motor

But when it goes wrong big money to fix - you have been warned

KarenJ · 06-10-2005, 12:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by pint_of_stella

KarenJ - what happened to the MR2 then - why did it have to go to the scrappy?

well - it was a tad rusty and....

Radiator pipes were leaking - 5 hour job from front to back
Needed a new Radiator.
Manifold was leaking - 4 hour job to replace the exhaust.
discs were warped
calipers kept siezing

£1300 to get it through an MOT with another possible £1000 in the next month

apologies to anyone who bought it afterwards...

*Smithy* · 06-10-2005, 12:29

I've seen an MR2 spin 180' on a roundabout I was about to join, not even going fast, just accelerated at the wrong moment, oposite lock, then spun the way they were trying to correct it. And that was in the dry lol Dodgey & need a good driver.

KarenJ · 06-10-2005, 12:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smithy

I've seen an MR2 spin 180' on a roundabout I was about to join, not even going fast, just accelerated at the wrong moment, oposite lock, then spun the way they were trying to correct it. And that was in the dry lol Dodgey & need a good driver.

MR2's and drain covers in the wet - NOT SNAP!

pint_of_stella · 06-10-2005, 12:38

I was in the process of buying an MR2 turbo, but insurance company wouldn't insure till i was 25!

Anyone got any stats on the celica. power, top end, 0-60 etc?

*roly* · 06-10-2005, 13:20

look out for lower wishbones on the celica, prone to going between 60-80k and at approx £250 per side damn expensive (mine wen't on my GT4 but i'd sold it by then thank god)

pint_of_stella · 06-10-2005, 13:55

the age does concern me a little. Buying an older car seems wrong

*BlackCupraa* · 06-10-2005, 14:01

http://www.parkers.co.uk/choosing/ca..._id=899&page=8

Googled it

05-10-2005, 20:50	#1
pint_of_stella Full Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Woking, Surrey Posts: 403	Toyota Celica - old style Looking at a 95 celica at the weekend. Looks stunning (well to me anyway) its a 2.0 16v - are these things as quick as my little car? Any other useful info would be good - cheers guys __________________ Craig - don't try and outweird me WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell happened to your bra and panties 2.0 16v cupra - sold Gen 6 TRD Celica GT - Too low to be of any use on roads

05-10-2005, 21:01	#2
h17och the hunt is over. 460bhp Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dunstabubble Posts: 4,014	i looked at these (the gt you are on about) nice looking car but i found it was like a shopping trolly for handling and speed!! dont recomend it! very underpowered 2L __________________ my 460bhp mk3 ibiza build thread enjoy http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=151076 my mk3 ibiza cupra estate build thread http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/show...t=ibiza+estate

05-10-2005, 21:06	#3
pint_of_stella Full Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Woking, Surrey Posts: 403	Its not standard. Its got a TRD body kit and Lowered suspension. This might help a little? Under powered though....can't have that! I take it they weigh a bit more than an ibiza __________________ Craig - don't try and outweird me WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell happened to your bra and panties 2.0 16v cupra - sold Gen 6 TRD Celica GT - Too low to be of any use on roads

06-10-2005, 09:56	#4
pint_of_stella Full Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Woking, Surrey Posts: 403	Going to take it out tomorrow for a test drive Anyone know of things to look out for on these cars? __________________ Craig - don't try and outweird me WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell happened to your bra and panties 2.0 16v cupra - sold Gen 6 TRD Celica GT - Too low to be of any use on roads

06-10-2005, 09:59	#5
KarenJ Full Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: In my own little world..... Posts: 294	Speaking as an ex MR2 owner - muchos expensive parts and labour........ Lush (yes we still use this term down here!) cars though.... __________________

06-10-2005, 10:05	#6
pint_of_stella Full Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Woking, Surrey Posts: 403	It come with warranty i think Does it used the same 2.0 16v lump that they use in the MR2? I know that that engine is bullet proof! __________________ Craig - don't try and outweird me WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell happened to your bra and panties 2.0 16v cupra - sold Gen 6 TRD Celica GT - Too low to be of any use on roads

06-10-2005, 10:28	#8
vwsurfbum YOU'LL NEVER CATCH ME!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: essex Posts: 266	bullit proof cars in genral, but a bit like driving a gold fish tank as std. not enough go but a very nice car. __________________ On A Mission!

06-10-2005, 10:34	#10
pint_of_stella Full Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Woking, Surrey Posts: 403	KarenJ - what happened to the MR2 then - why did it have to go to the scrappy? __________________ Craig - don't try and outweird me WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell happened to your bra and panties 2.0 16v cupra - sold Gen 6 TRD Celica GT - Too low to be of any use on roads

06-10-2005, 10:59	#12
pint_of_stella Full Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Woking, Surrey Posts: 403	I took a mr2 rev 3 turbo for a test drive. Floored it, hit a bump in the road and it got a bit twitchy - think i scared the bloke selling it lol __________________ Craig - don't try and outweird me WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell happened to your bra and panties 2.0 16v cupra - sold Gen 6 TRD Celica GT - Too low to be of any use on roads

06-10-2005, 12:01	#13
BlackCupraa Back in B00st Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 665	MR2 Turbo - A bit lethal in the wet Celica nice safe car as has been said no rocket ship from the stock 2.0 something around 115/150 bhp so nothing like your 'biza but still its a rock solid motor But when it goes wrong big money to fix - you have been warned __________________ Currently spinning the wheels in an Audi S3

06-10-2005, 12:29	#15
Smithy Old School Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North London, Enfield Posts: 1,095	I've seen an MR2 spin 180' on a roundabout I was about to join, not even going fast, just accelerated at the wrong moment, oposite lock, then spun the way they were trying to correct it. And that was in the dry lol Dodgey & need a good driver. __________________ Mk3 Ibiza Cupraְ Revo & Forge 007

06-10-2005, 12:38	#17
pint_of_stella Full Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Woking, Surrey Posts: 403	I was in the process of buying an MR2 turbo, but insurance company wouldn't insure till i was 25! Anyone got any stats on the celica. power, top end, 0-60 etc? __________________ Craig - don't try and outweird me WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell happened to your bra and panties 2.0 16v cupra - sold Gen 6 TRD Celica GT - Too low to be of any use on roads

06-10-2005, 13:20	#18
roly Wrecker Rumley Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Midnight Motors Workshop Posts: 2,069	look out for lower wishbones on the celica, prone to going between 60-80k and at approx £250 per side damn expensive (mine wen't on my GT4 but i'd sold it by then thank god) __________________ My little red money pit

06-10-2005, 13:55	#19
pint_of_stella Full Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Woking, Surrey Posts: 403	the age does concern me a little. Buying an older car seems wrong __________________ Craig - don't try and outweird me WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell happened to your bra and panties 2.0 16v cupra - sold Gen 6 TRD Celica GT - Too low to be of any use on roads

06-10-2005, 14:01	#20
BlackCupraa Back in B00st Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 665	http://www.parkers.co.uk/choosing/ca..._id=899&page=8 Googled it __________________ Currently spinning the wheels in an Audi S3

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