Post by White87GT on Sept 6, 2004 22:39:35 GMT -5
Nevermind, it's not in there. Damnit Rye, update that bitch. 
Anyways, here's the buying guide.
Anyways, here's the buying guide.
What to Look for in Buying a 4th Gen Celica
Q. What are some general rules that I should follow when I am looking to buy a 4th Gen Celica?
A. Well, first off, you have made a good choice in going with the 4th Gen Celica. The next thing that you need to remember is that all of these cars are at least 15 years old, and will have all of the wear and tear that is associated with a 15 year old car. Some common problems that you should look for are:
*Any fluids dripping under the car.
*Rust on the rear wheel wells.
*Rust on the bottom of the front fenders.
*Transmission syncro's. (Commonly go bad)
*Heater panel working.
*Trunck/Hatch struts (Commonly blown)
Those are just some common problems that I have seen be associated with the 4th Gen Celica. When looking to buy a 4th Gen Celica, it's probably a good idea to at least check all of these items.
Proper Maintence
Basically check that all of the oil changes have been done on time, all of the belts have been changed, and that the car has been taken care of by the previous owner.
Test Drive
It's a good idea to test drive the car (duh). When you are test driving the car, check the gear syncros, as they commonly wear out. Make sure that the car pulls hard, and doesn't have an stuttering problems. Check and make sure that all of the lights work, and that the radio and heater panels work accordingly. Check the brakes, cruise, turn signals, and lights just to make sure that everything does work in the car.
Walk Around
When buying a 4th Gen Celica, walk around the car. Check for rust, dents, and any dripping fluids. If you find any rust, check and see just how extensive it is before going any farther. If you see fluids dripping on the ground, make sure that you know what they are, and where they are coming from before you go any further. Walk around the car with the lights on and make sure that they all work.
If you do all of this, you should drive away happy with your new 4th Gen Celica. The key to buying a reliable car is to check everything out, and look at all of the details. Even a perfect looking car can hide mechanical faults that can cost thousands. Good luck and happy buying.
Q. What are some general rules that I should follow when I am looking to buy a 4th Gen Celica?
A. Well, first off, you have made a good choice in going with the 4th Gen Celica. The next thing that you need to remember is that all of these cars are at least 15 years old, and will have all of the wear and tear that is associated with a 15 year old car. Some common problems that you should look for are:
*Any fluids dripping under the car.
*Rust on the rear wheel wells.
*Rust on the bottom of the front fenders.
*Transmission syncro's. (Commonly go bad)
*Heater panel working.
*Trunck/Hatch struts (Commonly blown)
Those are just some common problems that I have seen be associated with the 4th Gen Celica. When looking to buy a 4th Gen Celica, it's probably a good idea to at least check all of these items.
Proper Maintence
Basically check that all of the oil changes have been done on time, all of the belts have been changed, and that the car has been taken care of by the previous owner.
Test Drive
It's a good idea to test drive the car (duh). When you are test driving the car, check the gear syncros, as they commonly wear out. Make sure that the car pulls hard, and doesn't have an stuttering problems. Check and make sure that all of the lights work, and that the radio and heater panels work accordingly. Check the brakes, cruise, turn signals, and lights just to make sure that everything does work in the car.
Walk Around
When buying a 4th Gen Celica, walk around the car. Check for rust, dents, and any dripping fluids. If you find any rust, check and see just how extensive it is before going any farther. If you see fluids dripping on the ground, make sure that you know what they are, and where they are coming from before you go any further. Walk around the car with the lights on and make sure that they all work.
If you do all of this, you should drive away happy with your new 4th Gen Celica. The key to buying a reliable car is to check everything out, and look at all of the details. Even a perfect looking car can hide mechanical faults that can cost thousands. Good luck and happy buying.
