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Celica SX 93 model
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Mon, 11 October 2004 02:57
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Hi Guys,
I'm keen to buy a Celica SX (93 model) for my pride and joy, but i know little about them, apart from that they are F/F Fully sick looking, pop-up headlights... Twin cam... and about 100kw at the wheels...
Can someone correct my information and let me know a bit more about the car and specs? and if you would recommend the 93 series or the 89 ones?
Thanks heaps guys,
~Alliance
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Epping, Sydney
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April 2003
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Sydney
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Re: Celica SX 93 model
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Mon, 11 October 2004 03:14
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hey Rob mate, thats excatly waht i need to hear... This will be the first car i'll be getting, so i need to know the goods and bads... I always liked the 89 models... they look sexy  ...
Didnt they have the same engine all the way through to 1993 bro? i mean i thought they had the same engine from 1986 to 1993... i'm worng here, i can smell my mistake ..
Thanks for the crutial info Rob, i need these...
~Alliance
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Re: Celica SX 93 model
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Mon, 11 October 2004 03:16
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BTW, how powerful are sprinters? i always loved the sound from a sprinter 
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Epping, Sydney
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October 2004
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Epping, Sydney
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April 2003
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Re: Celica SX 93 model
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Mon, 11 October 2004 03:31
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yep 
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Epping, Sydney
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South Australia
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July 2002
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Re: Celica SX 93 model
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Tue, 12 October 2004 05:22
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just out of interest, the 86-89 series... they can go from 0-100/km in less than 10 secs right?
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Depends who you talk to 
I always under-inflate figures because I let actual driving do the talkin' 
As for you power at the wheels conundrum, my GT4 has 93kW at the wheels and although it's a little bit old, it should still be putting out around 140kW at the flywheel/engine.
One thing - BEWARE the 3S-FE...it's a piece of garbage. Make sure the car you get has the 3S-GE!
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October 2004
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Re: Celica SX 93 model
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Tue, 12 October 2004 05:33
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Thanks mate... will make sure of it
Is there a way to tell the diff between the the 2 engine? i mean just by physically looking at it?
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Melbourne
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June 2004
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Re: Celica SX 93 model
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Tue, 12 October 2004 07:46
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st184 - 5s-Fe : 1994-95 135HP @ 5400RPM , 145lb.ft @ 4400RPM
st162 - 3s-Ge : 1986-89 135HP@6000RPM , 125lb.ft @ 4800RPMs
3s-Fe : 1986-89 115HP@6000RPM , 124lb.ft @ 4800RPMs
does that make anything clearer? The Fe head is the economeiser, but the extra capacity of the 2.2L 5s-Fe makes it as powerful as the 2.0L 3s-Ge with the performance head.
I got my SillyCar for $6600 at auction, but not sure if I'd pay the market value, which is around $10k. I would have gotten something (anything) RWD, but they were all poofter autos the coupla weeks I went to the auctions. DO NOT get me started on how bad I HATE Automatic gearboxs!!!!!! 
The V8 Soarer was lookn real good, but I just couldn't bring myself to slap down hard-earned on a heavy automatic. -Dumb automatics.
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Newcastle
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July 2003
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Re: Celica SX 93 model
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Tue, 12 October 2004 08:23
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if your lookign for a first car the st184 (89-93) are pretty nice. ive had one now for over 2 years. not the quickest thing around but quick enough to have a bit of fun without getting yourself in too much trouble.
look deadset sexy, yes the 5sfe engine isnt as fun as the older 3sge but it pulls along pretty nicely, will jump you to 100 in around 10 (never really checked). good tyres help.
they handle nicely for what they are. insurance is pretty reasnaoable, heaps cheaper then any import.
and to boot.... mine is for sale
pm for more info
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Newcastle
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July 2003
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Tue, 12 October 2004 08:27
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oh and forgot to say. if your looking at them things to be aware of.
1) distributors leak oil - just about every toyots from the era does
2) axle seals often go (common problem - ive replaced mine)
3) 2nd gear syncros go if abused (fairly common to *all* cars though)
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Sydney
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October 2004
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Re: Celica SX 93 model
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Fri, 14 January 2005 04:01
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Just update on this:
I bought my ST162 on November 16th, i also became really really good friends with RobST162, hes one of the best person i've ever spoke to, really friendly and honest. Because of his assistance and advice, i bought myself one of the best celica ST162 (Best price for the money). I couldnt believe that he even came with me to test nearly all the celicas around Sydney... A very good person... SO anyone wanting some really good advice and all.... ROBST162 is the man to speak to.... Also, Here's a few pixies of my Pride and Joy!
 
Cheers all,
Chopin
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sidoonie
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January 2004
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Re: Celica SX 93 model
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Sun, 16 January 2005 04:55
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you mate, have a beautiful celica 
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tas
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June 2002
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Re: Celica SX 93 model
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Sun, 16 January 2005 11:41
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them cam covers are mad!
never seen them on any gen 3sge.
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West Hobart
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December 2004
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Re: Celica SX 93 model
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Mon, 17 January 2005 02:39
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Hey alliance_22, why don't you get a GT4? Same shape (except the scoop on the bonnet) and probably not a great deal more expensive.
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Sydney, Australia
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October 2004
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Re: Celica SX 93 model
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Mon, 17 January 2005 02:51
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if ya read mate
he has already purchased a st162
not a gt4
but it has a gen2 3sge engine in it
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West Hobart
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December 2004
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Re: Celica SX 93 model
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Mon, 17 January 2005 02:58
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Oops  Thanks for pointing that out.
I love the car that he bought though.
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Re: Celica SX 93 model
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Mon, 17 January 2005 03:38
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hey aaron, i'd love to buy a GT4, but insurance costs a bit for me, and its a bit harder to look after one of those  .. i'd prolly get one sometime though... they are good very good and rare cars!
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Location:
West Hobart
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December 2004
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Re: Celica SX 93 model
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Mon, 17 January 2005 06:32
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I'm un-insured
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Yagoona Sydney
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December 2003
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Re: Celica SX 93 model
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Mon, 17 January 2005 07:02
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man that is sexy!!!!! RobST162 is a great guy, ive met him before, seems like a very friendly person!. if only i could buy a celica...... but i have to get something bigger then 2 doors  i luv the plates on ur celica, keep it up
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