Greetings!
Greetings!
I am 17, and a new owner of a '00 Celica GT-S! I can't wait to pick it up.
It's a 6 speed manual transmission and I am a manual virgin. I am very excited, this is my first car. It's blue, and it has some scratches on it and it made some rattling noise when we test drove it, but otherwise in pretty good condition. I've always wanted a manual.
Hopefully I can learn more about cars now that I own one
It's a 6 speed manual transmission and I am a manual virgin. I am very excited, this is my first car. It's blue, and it has some scratches on it and it made some rattling noise when we test drove it, but otherwise in pretty good condition. I've always wanted a manual.
Hopefully I can learn more about cars now that I own one
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Welcome! Check out the FAQ section regarding manual driving and post up with questions you may have.
Good luck and good choice on the car!
Good luck and good choice on the car!
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welcome to ss
i drove my friends 02 gt-s a couple times. definitely a fun car. hey just out of curiousity, what were your other choices?
i drove my friends 02 gt-s a couple times. definitely a fun car. hey just out of curiousity, what were your other choices?
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Oooo, a virgin...
haha, welcome!
haha, welcome!
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watkins don't scare the n00b away
I like celicas but mostly the older versions, nice choice though! getting good at driving manual is all about time behind the wheel so get out and practice and you'll be working that stick like a pro
I like celicas but mostly the older versions, nice choice though! getting good at driving manual is all about time behind the wheel so get out and practice and you'll be working that stick like a pro
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Welcome to the forums.
2ZZ ftw.
2ZZ ftw.
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Welcome
Great choice for a first car. I'd try to hang onto that one for a while.
When I picked up my Legend, it was making a troublesome rattle sound, sounded like the exhaust.
The problem was as simple as bending a paper-thin piece of metal out of the main pipe's way. Now it's silent as night. Ehhh, a quiet night.
It's likely it is something as minor as that.
Great choice for a first car. I'd try to hang onto that one for a while.
When I picked up my Legend, it was making a troublesome rattle sound, sounded like the exhaust.
The problem was as simple as bending a paper-thin piece of metal out of the main pipe's way. Now it's silent as night. Ehhh, a quiet night.
It's likely it is something as minor as that.
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Aww...Bawked wrote:watkins don't scare the n00b away
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Thanks guys.
Boy, I was in the market for something economical like a little Civic, but a good conditioned one in manual is kinda hard to find for a cheap price (under 6000 dollars) and I also wanted a RSX, but you know how those things are pretty expensive.
I'm picking it up tomorrow
Boy, I was in the market for something economical like a little Civic, but a good conditioned one in manual is kinda hard to find for a cheap price (under 6000 dollars) and I also wanted a RSX, but you know how those things are pretty expensive.
I'm picking it up tomorrow
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Trust me, Civics aren't all they're hyped up to be. It's a good thing you didn't go with one of those.
EDIT: How much did you get the car for, and did you get it from a dealership, used lot, or private sale?
EDIT: How much did you get the car for, and did you get it from a dealership, used lot, or private sale?
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After some haggling, I think it cost about 5000 dollars, he originally sold it for 5800 or 5900 I think. We bought it from this guy who was selling it for his son who was in college or something. The car was parked in front of this bank and it just caught my eye, and we just set up a time to test drive it this morning.
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Welcome aboard! The GT-S is a sweet little car. Does it come with the action pack, or is it just the stock body kit. Oh, and PICS!!
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Welcome! I used to own a '92 with a 2A-FE engne. Great acceleration in second gear and two overdrive gears (4th and 5th). Yes it was a five speed manual.
Had to sell it because it was a total beater and things kept breaking down inside the engine and outside. BUT it was great fun when it worked.
Best of luck with your car
Had to sell it because it was a total beater and things kept breaking down inside the engine and outside. BUT it was great fun when it worked.
Best of luck with your car
Do not try to find 3rd, for you may not always reach it. Just go up and let it reach you!
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I'll definitley post some photos sometime after I wash it and privately admire it for a bit.