Pete__2
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Howdy peeps! i,m looking at getting a new car and was considerind a 96-99 Toyota celica GT. but the only ones for sale have between 80- 120,000 miles on the clock!!Does anyone know anything about these engine etc, ie would buying one with 100 k be a head ache??
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Mark Petty
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probably but I wouldn't have a clue to be honest.
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VegasPhil
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Work it out against the age of the car.
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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Rileysport
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I'd buy a car with twice that as long as the service history and stack of receipts is all good
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Pete__2
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Vegas phil..so a car thats ten years old,with 100k,theoreticaly has covered 10k miles per year which actually is quite low usage.
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3CorsaMeal
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Registered: 11th Apr 02
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other things wear on a car, not just engine, could look after engine really well, but some else could give up
-gearbox
-steering components
-suspension
-the horn may break
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Colin
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Toyota engines are very good & solid so long as they have been looked after........service history and receipts for parts & services are a must!!
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Pete__2
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thanks everyone.
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L33 LEG
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you will find with most celicas/mr2s/etc that they have high mileage. personally i wouldnt worry about it. its a toyota, theyl do 100s of ks of miles.
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Twiggy
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all depends on weva its had a ragging.... which it prob has as its "quick car" trust your judgement or get the rac/aa to check it out!
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infinitycorsa
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i have a 3sge 2L16v celica, mechanicaly as long as its serviced at thr correct times youd prob wont have any problems, however the bodywork may let the car down
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