by "That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
Published 03/17/2017 at 06:05
by "That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
Published 03/17/2017 at 06:05
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I just found this on Craigslist for $1200 obo.
‘83 Celica GTS, runs and drives, 5 speed, very little rust. Says it needs some work to be a reliable daily, but find me a 35 year old car that doesn’t.
The guy got back to me already, he’s going to text me more pictures today...which means I need to get the Land Cruiser ready to pull a trailer if it’s anything other than a total rat’s nest inside.
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
03/17/2017 at 06:17, STARS: 0
link?
"Stapleface" (patrickgruden)
03/17/2017 at 06:20, STARS: 2
I’ve bought way worse for $1200. If it looks anything close to the pictures close up, I can’t find a reason not to buy that if you have the money.
"LongbowMkII" (longbowmkii)
03/17/2017 at 06:29, STARS: 2
I see no problem.
I promise there’s hatch rust, check behind the rear wheels too.
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
03/17/2017 at 06:40, STARS: 0
I’d honestly be shocked if there wasn’t a fair amount of rust. The guy said very little for the year, which is fine for me...my Land Cruiser has a little rust, builds character.
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
03/17/2017 at 06:41, STARS: 0
http://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/6039461971.html
Doesn’t provide much beyond my description, haha.
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
03/17/2017 at 06:42, STARS: 0
thought it might’ve had more pics.
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
03/17/2017 at 07:05, STARS: 0
Nah, just the one. I’ll follow up with any pictures he sends me today though.
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
03/17/2017 at 07:05, STARS: 1
Same. I’ve bought worse for twice that price.
"MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig" (MR2_FTW)
03/17/2017 at 08:17, STARS: 4
The 3rd gen Celica GTS is one of the most overlooked entry level RWD chassis in my opinion. Sure the 22RE isn’t a powerhouse, but it’s a RWD sporty chassis with IRS, with bolt-in LSD options, and there is suspension available from the CelicaSupra of the same vintage. Why aren’t more people hooning these?
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
03/17/2017 at 08:41, STARS: 0
I like the thing, great looking and has a lot going for it. I’ve always wanted a Supra of this vintage, but a Celica GTS is really close enough for me...I don’t need to make a lot of power, but I’d still keep an eye out for interesting swaps eventually.
"MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig" (MR2_FTW)
03/17/2017 at 08:46, STARS: 1
Try and look for an 84-85 though. The 83 and earlier have super ugly flip forward headlights
Whereas the 84-85 is a cleaner front
"SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie" (sidewaysondirt)
03/17/2017 at 08:54, STARS: 1
Those wheels are worth more than half the asking price.
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
03/17/2017 at 09:38, STARS: 0
I do like the 84-85 nose better, but I’m sure I can do something with the nose on this one to make it more palatable...they’re hard to find in good shape in New England, so I have a little bit of a tough time being picky about the year.
"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
03/17/2017 at 09:50, STARS: 1
That sounds like a solution, not a problem
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
03/17/2017 at 09:53, STARS: 1
A solution for the problem of what to do with my year end work bonus, yeah.
"Funktheduck" (funktheduck)
03/17/2017 at 11:16, STARS: 0
My guess is rust and relative rarity
"LongbowMkII" (longbowmkii)
03/17/2017 at 13:57, STARS: 0
Death by Fe2O3