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Thinking about changing celicas?
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Thu, 01 May 2003 12:24
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hey guys im thinking of changing celicas, i currently own
a 1987 sx (4th gen celica) and am think of selling that and getting a seveties celica.
now i need to know what ppl think ?
is this a good or a bad decision?
if so what model of the older celicas are the good ones?
and what should i get?
let me know what u guys reckon ta!
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Melbourne
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November 2002
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Thu, 01 May 2003 13:12
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hehe, I guess the ST162 ain the flavour of the month this month aye?
old skool toyotas rock dude!
PEACE!
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I supported Toymods
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Thu, 01 May 2003 13:14
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Go the TA22 
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April 2003
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Thu, 01 May 2003 15:53
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As the recent purchaser of a 5th Gen GT4, I have come to wonder how infact I ever drove anything else.
But there is a certain "it" factor with the oldest Celicas
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Castle Hill, Sydney
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January 2003
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Fri, 02 May 2003 01:25
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Yeh i would get a gt4 but i cant afford one 
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Barossa valley SA
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January 2003
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Fri, 02 May 2003 01:30
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(coughMA61cough) 
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I supported Toymods
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June 2002
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Fri, 02 May 2003 03:58
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| SCO-77K wrote on Fri, 02 May 2003 11:25 |
Yeh i would get a gt4 but i cant afford one
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How much are you going to spend. Here is one thats in the trading post ATM.
Toyota Celica GT4 1990, white, 8 months rego, call for details, $9900, RJH-897 BONNYRIGG HEIGHTS 02-9823 0507 or 0405-075061
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Fri, 02 May 2003 04:31
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What do you want it for ??
Good looks - 70's celica
Stealth - 80's+ ie ra60, ra65 and put 1ggte in it
Looks and stealth - ma61's
Comfort and looks - what you have now 
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Germany
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Fri, 02 May 2003 05:05
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| GEE120 wrote on Fri, 02 May 2003 13:58 |
| SCO-77K wrote on Fri, 02 May 2003 11:25 |
Yeh i would get a gt4 but i cant afford one
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How much are you going to spend. Here is one thats in the trading post ATM.
Toyota Celica GT4 1990, white, 8 months rego, call for details, $9900, RJH-897 BONNYRIGG HEIGHTS 02-9823 0507 or 0405-075061
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I rang about that one when I was car hunting. Haven't seen it, but what I found out was, it's done 240K & all maintenance work has been done by the owner. Interior is meant to be perfect, body has a small ding in the rear but is otherwise fine.
Owner has had the car for about 18 months & (according to his mother who I spoke to) was fanatical about keeping in good order & now he just wants another newer car.
Main reason I never looked at it was because the insurance company was dragging their heels over the payout from my other car & I didn't want to be messing a private seller about.
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Darwn
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April 2003
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Toymods Board Member
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Fri, 02 May 2003 07:21
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Aircon in the Ta22 and TA/RA23, is not hard. They came out with aircon from the factory on most of them.
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Fri, 02 May 2003 07:23
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Actually aircon is rare on the RA23/28 and extremely rare on the TA22. You can find them though.
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Colac, Victoria
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May 2002
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Fri, 02 May 2003 08:56
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geez pumpkin - which part of the world are you in ?
It took me 3 years + 2 states worth of searching to find a COMPLETE factory ta22 aircon system - and ivce only ever seen 2 other ta22's with them - in the car - running ..
re classic celicas though - the ra23 or 28 is the choice if you want broader engine + suspension options - ta22 is the way to go if you want precice light car fun + real classic appeal
expect to pay 3-4 k for a very tidy stock ta22 or mildly modified one in very good running order .
on the lesser scale you can get fixer uppers ones with twin cam motors or 3tgte's for about the same money
i know of one in a shed here in colac - needs a quarter panel + other work but in overall Ok shape for $100
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Fri, 02 May 2003 09:02
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hmmmm...my TA22 comes with aircon
this raises its price ???
Ta
Mani
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Colac, Victoria
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Fri, 02 May 2003 09:08
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Mani - if it works - well theres a few hundred more value in my book - Aircon is a god - send
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Castle Hill, Sydney
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January 2003
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Sat, 03 May 2003 02:07
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yeh i never really thought about it that way. i would miss my air con, power windows, power antenna etc etc
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Hornsby, N.S.W
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September 2002
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Sat, 03 May 2003 04:17
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dont worry about the luxurys. think about the classic looks you get rolling your classic celica, i get millions, thats when it is running.
justin
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Canberra
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Sat, 03 May 2003 10:08
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yeah and think about all the extra time everyone gets to look at it while you slowly crawl away from lights etc 
old celicas are nice, but modern luxuries should not be underestimated, driving my dads outback certainly is a whole lot different to my 22, i'd suggest you run a side project, and get one, alot less hassle that way, you won't be rushed to fix stuff, or afraid to wait for parts.
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MACKAY
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Sydney
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Sat, 03 May 2003 11:15
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WTF was so hard about writing "TA22" that it needed editing
mate if u want looks....cut your muffler off....
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Barossa valley SA
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January 2003
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Sun, 04 May 2003 03:34
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I think stylez has a good point, keep the car you have as a daily driver and get an old school project car.
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sydney blue mountains
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May 2002
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Sun, 04 May 2003 16:58
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mani, i agree 
so how much is a TA22 air con setup worth then? my parts car has air con but im using a nissan motor so i wont need the compressor etc
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Mornington Peninsula
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September 2002
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Mon, 05 May 2003 02:50
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I own 3 RA23's and I love them
I've got air con bit's sitting there to go into my new one but there is talk of hanging a turbo off that side of the block so I may not use it. I'd need to get all new fittings etc because it never worked when I got it and it's been laying around the floor of the shed.
Anyway, old school are the best. It make's driving fun and a challenge. My policy is I won't have a car that is younger than me! My car's have 5 year's up on me!!
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Mon, 05 May 2003 03:20
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If you are going for a classic, go for a first gen celica. The later models (RA40 etc) arn't all that different but don't look as cool.
The22's are a bit lighter and a bit more fun to drive, however as Classique71 said, your engine / suspension options are restricted.
The 23/28's are still fun to drive and easily swallow a 1g for cheap power. If you are going to go for extra power, the 28's seem to handle the power a bit better. I guess there is a little more weight over the back wheels. Unless of course you prefer a smoke screen obstructing your number plate when you waste someone.
Aircon is good but don't buy a car just cos it has it. it's not too hard to come by if you ask around and easy to fit. Look for a car with a good straight, rust free body. Everything else is easy.
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Castle Hill, Sydney
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Mon, 05 May 2003 07:26
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Thanx heaps guys! ill consider my options
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adelaide
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April 2003
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Fri, 09 May 2003 03:06
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just look at all the avatar pictures in this thread.... and realise that the first gen pics look the greatest by far
but i also agree on the keep current car and get a wreck to do up
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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Fri, 09 May 2003 03:08
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| peewee wrote on Fri, 09 May 2003 13:06 |
just look at all the avatar pictures in this thread.... and realise that the first gen pics look the greatest by far
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Ooh.... Them's fightin' werds!
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Minnesota, USA
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January 2003
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Wed, 14 May 2003 04:18
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too bad you cant have one of these in aussie... maybe you'll get lucky and find an import?
btw, this is my car. 1988 Toyota Celica All-Trac (AKA GT-FOUR) ST165, grey with black leather. mildly modded.
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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Wed, 14 May 2003 04:27
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Actually, I've seen a few ST165s around. They're imports, so they're rare, that's all.
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Castle Hill, Sydney
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January 2003
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?
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Wed, 14 May 2003 10:23
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Yeh i saw one i little while ago in sydney for sale at $8000, i wish i had the money at the time
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queensland
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May 2002
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Re: Thinking about changing celicas?