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June 2003
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buying a st162 celica
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Tue, 17 June 2003 06:24
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hey everyone,
im helping a friend look for a st162 celica at the moment and was wondering if anyone on this has any information/hints for things i should be looking for that commonly go wrong with them? also any general information about what models to get/avoid, how many k's the motor's start to get problems at etc? any information would be much much appreicated,
thanks in advance
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Location:
Epping, Sydney
Registered:
April 2003
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Re: buying a st162 celica
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Tue, 17 June 2003 06:47
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I bought mine with about 180,000 on the clock. Things I would look for (aside from the usual stuff, ie rattle on startup, time to heat, hose temperatures, steering, cv joints (drive in a circle both ways at full lock and listen for clicks), all internal electrics, oil condition, water condition, suspension and all that.
1)Leaking power steering pump. They seem to ALWAYS go on these cars. Mine leaks, but so little I don't even care. Just make sure that it hasn't got obviously droplets on the bottom unless you feel like replacing it  . It is a toyota thing I have discovered.
2)My clutch master cylinder needed replacing, it had a leak inside the firewall. If course I didn't see it because the dude selling it had removed the matt so I had no way of knowing. Just check it. Not a huge deal, but takes a bit of time and patience. < $200
3)My water pump went at like 190,000. They say this is the average length lifespan, so no big deal, but something you need to be aware of that may happen and will cost about $650 (timing belt has to come off)
4) Check under the carpet in the boot. Sometimes the seals don't work properly around the boot, and water trickles inside the plastic and settles under the carpet in the corners. You might find a little rust there.
5)Check the condition of the drivers door trim handle. These are forever ripping off, as it is a bit of a design flaw I think, and were not designed to handle the full weight of the door for 18 years. When you pull on it look for cracks around where the handle bit meets the rest of the door.
6)You will be doing well to find one without rust on the sunroof, but my repair bill was $500ish for the roof + some other stuff I had done.
These were the main issues I have had with my car. It has been brilliant. Reliable. Nice to look at. Economical, and fun enough for your odd traffic-light race. I would recommend it to anyone. Very well made cars. This list makes my car seem bad, but really it is fantastic, and I would like to see someone with another manufacturer have a better record. Everyone I know with these cars loves them. ( I work at a servo, so I ask people about their ST162's when I see them. - I even had a dude say, "Is that your car? That was the first car I had and the best.")
This list isn't totally comprehensive for this model I am sure, but these have been my experiences. There are some initial things to look for anyway.
thanks
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Location:
Castle Hill, Sydney
Registered:
January 2003
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Re: buying a st162 celica
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Tue, 17 June 2003 21:28
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yeh i COULDNT find one without rust in the sunroof, so i ended up getting one without a sunroof, oh well.
Still harry tell your mate these are in general very good cars for its age, the engines are very strong and will definatly last a long time.
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Location:
Tamworth
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October 2002
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Re: buying a st162 celica
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Wed, 18 June 2003 03:13
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well by the sounds of all that i got a good one when i got mine no rust in sunroof, everything worked fine, no oil leaks cv's were fine steering rack was fine, power steering pump wasnt leaking the only thing that was wrong that i finally got rid of soon after i got it was it had a piston rattle under load but you get that in a thats done 140,000 in sydney, so i got another motor with half the k's and it is the best car i have ever had, i guess you just have to find one that has been looked after
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Registered:
June 2003
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Re: buying a st162 celica
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Wed, 18 June 2003 03:42
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hey guys,
thanks heaps for the replies and advice. never underestimate the value of personal experience. so the sun-roof rust sounds like something to look out for 4 sure. thanks again guys, ive printed out ur posts and made a list of the stuff to look at, if anyone else has anything further to add, then please feel free to do so
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Location:
Southern Sydney
Registered:
August 2002
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Re: buying a st162 celica
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Wed, 18 June 2003 09:01
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mine kept geting holes in the exhaust manifold. admitidly I kept welding it up instead of replacing it but I had to do this about 3 times I think.
Other than that I had to replace a power steering hose.
Thats the extent of the problems with my one, and I did about 45,000 kms in it... Best first car I ever owned! 
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