This Is a Problem

"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5) 03/17/2017 at 06:05 • Filed to: None

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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 > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 03/17/2017 at 06:17

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link?

Stapleface > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 03/17/2017 at 06:20

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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 > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 03/17/2017 at 06:29

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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 > LongbowMkII 03/17/2017 at 06:40

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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 > pip bip - choose Corrour 03/17/2017 at 06:41

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http://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/6039461971.html

Doesn’t provide much beyond my description, haha.

pip bip - choose Corrour > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 03/17/2017 at 06:42

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thought it might’ve had more pics.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > pip bip - choose Corrour 03/17/2017 at 07:05

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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 > Stapleface 03/17/2017 at 07:05

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Same. I’ve bought worse for twice that price.

MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 03/17/2017 at 08:17

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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 > MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig 03/17/2017 at 08:41

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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 > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 03/17/2017 at 08:46

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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 > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 03/17/2017 at 08:54

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Those wheels are worth more than half the asking price.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig 03/17/2017 at 09:38

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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 > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 03/17/2017 at 09:50

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That sounds like a solution, not a problem

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 03/17/2017 at 09:53

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A solution for the problem of what to do with my year end work bonus, yeah.

Funktheduck > MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig 03/17/2017 at 11:16

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My guess is rust and relative rarity

LongbowMkII > MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig 03/17/2017 at 13:57

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Death by Fe2O3