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For years I have been on CelicaTech as an avid Toyota owner and fan. I currently own two Celicas--1990 GT and 1972 ST. I drive the 1990 daily, but am wishing to make an upgrade. The car currently has 187k miles on it and runs like a dream. It does, however, have a modest oil leak-presumably from the common rear main seal. I've been researching some SC's for purchase and would like to get a 300 because of tunability with the 2JZ. Fuel economy also plays into my decision. I have found one for $3950 with 17" rims on it and 150k miles on the ODO.
What are common problems to look for with these cars? I don't drive my cars hard really. I occasionally will drive fast or go over 100 just because. I currently commute to IU and live about 30 minutes away and drive on highway to get there. Ninety percent of my miles are highway. I treat my cars with good care and change all fluids when recommended. I'll be sad to see my GT go, but I'd like more power and tunability. A 300 seems to fit my bill and is relatively cheaper than a lot of faster cars out there. I'd like to get a MKIV Supra, but we all know how much of a chance getting one of those is.
Best ideas?
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For years I have been on CelicaTech as an avid Toyota owner and fan. I currently own two Celicas--1990 GT and 1972 ST. I drive the 1990 daily, but am wishing to make an upgrade. The car currently has 187k miles on it and runs like a dream. It does, however, have a modest oil leak-presumably from the common rear main seal. I've been researching some SC's for purchase and would like to get a 300 because of tunability with the 2JZ. Fuel economy also plays into my decision. I have found one for $3950 with 17" rims on it and 150k miles on the ODO.
What are common problems to look for with these cars? I don't drive my cars hard really. I occasionally will drive fast or go over 100 just because. I currently commute to IU and live about 30 minutes away and drive on highway to get there. Ninety percent of my miles are highway. I treat my cars with good care and change all fluids when recommended. I'll be sad to see my GT go, but I'd like more power and tunability. A 300 seems to fit my bill and is relatively cheaper than a lot of faster cars out there. I'd like to get a MKIV Supra, but we all know how much of a chance getting one of those is.
Best ideas?
Thanks
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I guess I don't see anything in there for mechanical issues. I've heard all of those about the interior stuff.
How reliable is the 2JZ? It is a Toyota motor, but what's the majority of the forum's experience with them? I need something that will last me until I get out of grad school. I'm also very mechanically inclined and have done several swaps for Celicas, so replacing things on my own isn't an issue.
How reliable is the 2JZ? It is a Toyota motor, but what's the majority of the forum's experience with them? I need something that will last me until I get out of grad school. I'm also very mechanically inclined and have done several swaps for Celicas, so replacing things on my own isn't an issue.
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This engine, taken care of and maintained well will give you at LEAST 250k, very likely more. I (personally) highly recommend the SC - it's an absolutely wonderful car. Also, in order for anyone else to ever talk to you again, we need to see PICS of that '72!!!
P.S. - I drove a '92 Celica GT for a while and loved it - good car.
P.S. - I drove a '92 Celica GT for a while and loved it - good car.
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I guess I don't see anything in there for mechanical issues. I've heard all of those about the interior stuff.
How reliable is the 2JZ? It is a Toyota motor, but what's the majority of the forum's experience with them? I need something that will last me until I get out of grad school. I'm also very mechanically inclined and have done several swaps for Celicas, so replacing things on my own isn't an issue.
How reliable is the 2JZ? It is a Toyota motor, but what's the majority of the forum's experience with them? I need something that will last me until I get out of grad school. I'm also very mechanically inclined and have done several swaps for Celicas, so replacing things on my own isn't an issue.
The engine can and will last 400,000+ miles if you take care of it.
Things need to be replaced every now and then:
-Timing Belt (every 90k miles)
-Water Pump (120k)
-Alternator (120k)
-Starter (120k)
-Power Steering pump (120k)
-Plugs (60k)
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Excellent. I kind of figured it was another Toyota bullet-proof engine, but really wasn't sure. I mean, I always knew it's possible to do over 850bHP on a stock bottom end, which alone says something about the engine.
I'm awaiting pictures of this 1992 SC from the current owner. He lives about two hours from me in Indianapolis, so I'd like to see it before I drive down to look. In all odds, I'd like to buy it. I need to arrange the funds first hand though.
Is there a parts website similar to http://www.1sttoyotaparts.com?
How hard is it to do the timing belt/water pump? If you have the timing belt ready to go in, you might as well do the WP as well.
I have pictures of my 72 here: http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/audstuen/
Enjoy!
I'm awaiting pictures of this 1992 SC from the current owner. He lives about two hours from me in Indianapolis, so I'd like to see it before I drive down to look. In all odds, I'd like to buy it. I need to arrange the funds first hand though.
Is there a parts website similar to http://www.1sttoyotaparts.com?
How hard is it to do the timing belt/water pump? If you have the timing belt ready to go in, you might as well do the WP as well.
I have pictures of my 72 here: http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/audstuen/
Enjoy!
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Those pictures are old, too. I have new ones I need to post up.
I'm awaiting my next pay check to get the clutch master and slave cylinder to put in. I blew the MC last week, as the fluid escaped the reservoir. I need a distributor seal and a few other things.
It in fact has 34k original miles and has spent it's entire life in northern Indiana. Garage kept, but has rust that we're addressing.
I'm awaiting my next pay check to get the clutch master and slave cylinder to put in. I blew the MC last week, as the fluid escaped the reservoir. I need a distributor seal and a few other things.
It in fact has 34k original miles and has spent it's entire life in northern Indiana. Garage kept, but has rust that we're addressing.
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I finally got pictures of this car:
http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/audstuen/
First three there.
What do you think? It comes with the OEM wheels too.
http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/audstuen/
First three there.
What do you think? It comes with the OEM wheels too.
From the pics it looks like a clean car. Personally I would rather use the oem wheels instead of those 17s. There are several websites to order Lexus parts from. Shoot me a pm and I'll send you some links because I'm not sure if its ok to post them here.
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Yeah the rims are pretty ghetto, but I'd probably paint the middle black and leave the lip chrome. I'd sell those off and get some deep-dish rims for the car.
I'm working on getting the funds.
I'm working on getting the funds.
Bleh get rid of those rims, its killing it =/
but Welcome as always, any one with a toyota is a ok by me
heres a few of mine, stock rims as of now, have some aftermarket ones on the way
http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m...e119/?start=20
but Welcome as always, any one with a toyota is a ok by me
heres a few of mine, stock rims as of now, have some aftermarket ones on the way
http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m...e119/?start=20
