Getting new car.. what to get??

[RabidGinFairy]

Hey all I'm looking to buy a practical, reliable, economical (ie boring! )car and have been looking at Celicas (the early 90s model with pop up lights). I've found a 2.2 litre (engine code 5S-FE) which I assume is pretty rare. Just wondered if anyone owns one of these or what Celicas are like to own in general?? Would be looking at a GTR. Any other suggestions?!
I already have a Supra
Thanks heaps!

[Bling]

what are you after in a car??

how many doors, need storage at all etc

without know what type of car ya want i'd say cynos all depends on your version of practical

[RabidGinFairy]

yeah, trouble is I'm used to a wagon (company vehicle is mondeo, 2.0l and gutless as hell). I love the look of a Legnum, but have heard these cars are trouble?? My friend owned a celica and said the boot was quite spacious, I like bein able to throw my bike in the back or even a little mattress thing from time to time! Probably looking for a 2dr liftback thing like the celica or integra (but will consider anything), up to $4000. After something thats economical, but has a little power to make it up the kaimais or actually overtake safely!
Probably analysing this a bit too much lol but hey I gotta drive it everyday! Cheers

[FXGTV]

Carib? They're pretty spacious, with a blacktop for that power you're after.

[RabidGinFairy]

yeah was thinking about them, they like a brother to the Caldina or something?

[AE86less]

You won't get a BZ carib for >$4k though.

I reckon a GT-R celica would be a good choice. I've not been is a 5sfe celica, but apparently the 3sge engine is much better to drive.

[RabidGinFairy]

yeah seems the 5sfe is not as good as the 3sge. Was meant for America or something so could be clogged with emission restrictions. Think I could go with a Celica, seem like pretty good cars, haven't heard anything bad about them..

[rollaholic]

yeah, but have you SEEN one?

[RabidGinFairy]

Seen worse! Hey, each to their own

[rolla_fxgt]

I know of a 1990 GTR celica auto for sale in Rotorua, if you want to have a look at it or need further details pm me

[darkwolf]

Just picked up a manual 1989 ST-183 Celica GT-R before christmas. Can't complain really. Not much room for sleeping in, but I eventually found that the drivers seat is plenty comfy enough.

Drop the seats and you'll easy fit a bike in the boot. The 3S-GE is pretty damn good on gas ~15KM/L and that wasn't nanaing it either. Plenty more power than a mondeo station wagon I would say. And they handle pretty damn sweet too.

Could even go for a GT-4 of the same model for under $4K now.

[Lloyd]

GT Starlet? Corolla GT would be nice actually, 4 door styles

[RabidGinFairy]

Mean, thanks for your help everyone. Rolla I'm after a manual but cheers anyway Celica sounds like a good option, n/a tho as I want insurance

[Dell'Orto]

Get a KE70 wagon, drop a 4AGE into it...you have something cheap, cheap to run and plenty of space

[Trls250s]

Yea id be pushing a rusty rwd as well, cant beat those 4age's they got a scream that gives honda's a fright.

[Snoozin]

DC2 Integra, currently the performance bargain I reckon. Can pick up a tidy facelift SiR for 5 grand or less, or a round headlight model for stuff all. 180hp and a light chassis.

Way more capable than a Celica, at slightly more cost.

[Lanius]

Another vote for the Carib wagon. And don't touch a Legnum with a 10 foot pole, unless its to push it off a cliff.

[piw]

Hey all I'm looking to buy a practical, reliable, economical (ie boring! )car.

The 2.2 engines are great. They dont rev, but have good power.
Have you driven it?