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Re: Ra23 & 18rgeu question for new person that has just started out.
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Tue, 30 November 2004 00:16
 
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Word of advise. Unless you want love working on cars, get a loan and buy someone's baby that they have poured their love and money into.
I have done the stripped shell, engine upgrade (1GGTE), respray, repair rust, everything new. The WHOLE works. I am now at month 11 with my car off the road. Keep in mind I was very inexperienced and the whole process has been very much a learning experience. I also work full time.
The time and money you will put in can easily work out to the same as paying $10,000+ for a very nice Celica.
The only difference is that if you do everything yourself you can have 100% confidence that you know the exact condition of your car, inside and out.
In hindsight I would get a loan, and do it that way. I love my car, but are horrified by the concept that someone could smash into it. The attachment is not financially based, but the fact that I have put so much blood sweat and tears into the thing (literally). It was mean't to be my every day driver, but considering the investment, it will probably be just for the weekends now.
Oh yeah, also research into good rustproofing. (search for POR-15)
Older celicas are really prone once the rubber seals start to go.
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enigmav2 | Mon, 29 November 2004 09:45 |
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river | Mon, 29 November 2004 10:45 |
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Norbie | Mon, 29 November 2004 13:02 |
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thechuckster | Mon, 29 November 2004 10:52 |
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river | Mon, 29 November 2004 20:42 |
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Lambolica | Mon, 29 November 2004 23:38 |
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flynn21atwork | Tue, 30 November 2004 00:16 |
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enigmav2 | Tue, 30 November 2004 11:48 |
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Major Clod | Tue, 30 November 2004 13:11 |
