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Re: Corolla vs Celica Fri, 12 August 2005 08:19 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
For style and comfort, a late model ST162 with all the options would be very nice.

Power windows, mirrors, sunroof, air con, cruise control, auto arial. Even small things like a warning beep for when you turn off your car and leave the headlights on. It's not that you can't get those features in a Corolla, its the overall finish which is much nicer.

As much as I love the ST162's, even a top condition 1989 model is risky from a maintainence perspective. If that doesn't put you off, concider that most ST162's are worth $3-$5k. With some suspension upgrades and a nice stereo, you'd still have change from your $8k after insurance.

Performance wise, in stock form a 100kw 4AGE Corolla would have the edge over a 103kw 3SGE Celcia. The Corolla is happier at high revs and is lighter to throw around. A modified ST162 would be my preference, however.

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