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Common Celica Issues
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Sun, 10 April 2005 11:27
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Hey, im thinking abouyt buying this 1986 celica, and it has 350,000k's on the clock.. the guy said it had been rebuilt by the owner before him.. what are the things i should look out for? I dont know much about celica's but i like em  hehehe.. ne way this is my 1st car, n i dont know wot to look out for on em, if you could give me some feedback it would be very much appreciated
Thanks 
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South-Australia
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September 2004
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Re: Common Celica Issues
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Sun, 10 April 2005 13:35
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ne one 
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Location:
Perth, WA
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December 2004
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Re: Common Celica Issues
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Sun, 10 April 2005 15:01
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| sprinterAE86 wrote on Sun, 10 April 2005 19:27 |
Hey, im thinking abouyt buying this 1986 celica, and it has 350,000k's on the clock.. the guy said it had been rebuilt by the owner before him.. what are the things i should look out for? I dont know much about celica's but i like em hehehe.. ne way this is my 1st car, n i dont know wot to look out for on em, if you could give me some feedback it would be very much appreciated
Thanks
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i wouldnt buy it.
Eldar.O.
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Melbourne
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March 2003
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Re: Common Celica Issues
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Sun, 10 April 2005 15:22
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keep looking around, that model celica st162 i think, their everywhere ur bound to find a good genuine low km one
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Perth, WA
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December 2004
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Re: Common Celica Issues
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Mon, 11 April 2005 04:31
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| Intensevil wrote on Sun, 10 April 2005 23:22 |
keep looking around, that model celica st162 i think, their everywhere ur bound to find a good genuine low km one
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isnt the st the shitty version?
buy an SX as far as i know theyre the best..., i may be COMPLETELY wrong.
but, my advice is, dont rush into anything champ, waiting always wins
Eldar.O.
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Location:
Perth
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May 2004
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Re: Common Celica Issues
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Mon, 11 April 2005 05:22
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ST162 is the model of the celica 1986-89 i think.
SX version comes with 3SGE (buy the SX version)
ST version comes with the 3SFE (20KW less power - don't buy this version )
-Adam
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Perth
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May 2004
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Re: Common Celica Issues
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Mon, 11 April 2005 05:30
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Oh and as far as issues go
Power Steering pump leaks (very common, not a real drama)
Gearbox Synchros (2nd gear especially)
Wheel hubs and bearings.
Oil leaks from cam covers (not a big drama, but new seals are pretty hard to locate - if you require the 2 piece seal as i do)
Apart from that and the usual things like rust and previous accident history, these are good cars.
There are always going to be things that need replacing as the car is nearly 20 years old....
Look around and you will find a gem.
-Adam
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Location:
Gold Coast, QLD
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April 2004
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Re: Common Celica Issues
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Mon, 11 April 2005 06:13
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Also, make sure the steering rack isn't worn. Way to test it - drive on a bumpy section of road (or even a dirt road) and if you feel the front end rattle thru the wheel then it has a problem. You'll be able to hear it thumping around as well.
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South-Australia
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September 2004
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Re: Common Celica Issues
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Mon, 11 April 2005 07:54
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Mmmmm i dunno i really wanna get one b4 the holidays so i can drive n crap, bcoz i dont have a car at the moment.. He was asking 2k for it but i have managed to get him down to 1.6k but im not sure now, especially after the stuff u guys have said..
*confused* 
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Location:
Tassie
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October 2003
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Re: Common Celica Issues
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Mon, 11 April 2005 07:57
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maybe rust in the hatch or had they fixed that problem by then ?
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Location:
Melb, Victoria
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April 2004
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Re: Common Celica Issues
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Mon, 11 April 2005 10:01
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| Mookie wrote on Mon, 11 April 2005 17:57 |
maybe rust in the hatch or had they fixed that problem by then ?
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nah they fixed that problem. but the liftback models (sx)are common to have water leaks in the boot.check the carpet isn't damp. alos check for rust around the windscreen and sunroof (if it has one)
personally i would look for a lower KM one. its a safer bet it should be in better nick and more reliable as a 1st car.
Also find out who rebuilt the motor, and make sure it was done right.
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South-Australia
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September 2004
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