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    Finally i've decided that i'll buy a Celica 7th gen since i've been seeing 2 celicas roaming around my area (alabang). 1 red celica GT non turbo version and 1 pearl white celica GTS with the TRD action package (***y as hell)

    I also saw 2 listings online, 1 blue celica GTS manual tranmission for 700K and 1 celica GTS white automatic transmission for 650K

    I was told that the engine parts are the same with altis and camry 2000-2005 models here in the philippines. only a few body and exterior parts are needed to be ordered online and accessible through amazon and ebay. so i think maintenance is not really an issue.

    So here are the PROS i could think of:

    1. Easy maintenance
    2. Gas consumption is low since it's just 1.8
    3. Car is fast with the turbo GTS version
    4. Quite rare here in the philippines
    5. Very big space for the front seats (especially i'm 6'3)
    6. Toyota reliability
    7. Very big space at the back compartment

    CONS:

    1. Body parts are expensive since it will only be sourced overseas (be sure di ka mabangga)
    2. 4 seater but for the back seats only dogs and children can fit
    3. Road noise (as i read on only reviews)

    Any inputs regarding the prices of the 2 and if it's a good buy?

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    Saw this post now, were you able to buy a celica? I am also currenty looking for one now preferably the GTS version too.

    I used to own one before but i had to let it go early 2015 because i needed a bigger car for my family

    Hopefully TS is still active

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lc100 View Post
    Saw this post now, were you able to buy a celica? I am also currenty looking for one now preferably the GTS version too.

    I used to own one before but i had to let it go early 2015 because i needed a bigger car for my family

    Hopefully TS is still active

    Hi! yes still active! and yes! i was able to buy one, a red GTS JDM. there's a couple for sale on facebook marketplace as of the moment not so sure though about the condition of the units but based on the photos all look good. You also said that you used to own one before do you mind sharing us where you have it serviced before?

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    Quote Originally Posted by lockdowngrad View Post
    Hi! yes still active! and yes! i was able to buy one, a red GTS JDM. there's a couple for sale on facebook marketplace as of the moment not so sure though about the condition of the units but based on the photos all look good. You also said that you used to own one before do you mind sharing us where you have it serviced before?
    Wow active pa hahaha meron kasi ako personal mechanic before and until now siya pa din naman. I buy parts from ATCO pasay or order parts online isearch mo lang ang part numbers sa toyotapartsdeal.com then yun ang hanapin mo sa mga autoshops. Pag sinabi mo kasi model ng kotse madalas sasabihin wala pero pag part number meron naman pala. Kapag mga parts na mahirap hanapin nag oorder na ako sa ebay basta top sellers pero madalang yun kasi usaully meron naman sa ATCO. sa pagkakaalala ko interior trims lang inorder ko sa ebay. the rest atco na mostly since toyota siya madami siya kapareho sa ibang model na available dito

    magkano score mo sa celica mo and ano condition?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lc100 View Post
    Wow active pa hahaha meron kasi ako personal mechanic before and until now siya pa din naman. I buy parts from ATCO pasay or order parts online isearch mo lang ang part numbers sa toyotapartsdeal.com then yun ang hanapin mo sa mga autoshops. Pag sinabi mo kasi model ng kotse madalas sasabihin wala pero pag part number meron naman pala. Kapag mga parts na mahirap hanapin nag oorder na ako sa ebay basta top sellers pero madalang yun kasi usaully meron naman sa ATCO. sa pagkakaalala ko interior trims lang inorder ko sa ebay. the rest atco na mostly since toyota siya madami siya kapareho sa ibang model na available dito

    magkano score mo sa celica mo and ano condition?
    I bought it last January 2023 so price is a bit lower pa. Asking was 570K but was able to haggle around 540K since i had it checked and found some parts in need of replacement.

    Here are the details of the unit i got

    Year Model: 2003
    Transmission: Automatic
    Color: Habanero Red (like the civics previous owner had it repainted)
    Mileage: 72,000 although while scanned thoroughly it showed na it's around 102,000 na pala owner said he got it from cagayan that way and based from the papers he was the first one to register it to the philppines as it also says on the customs documents so i trusted him.
    Condition: A few minor repairs only.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lockdowngrad View Post
    I bought it last January 2023 so price is a bit lower pa. Asking was 570K but was able to haggle around 540K since i had it checked and found some parts in need of replacement.

    Here are the details of the unit i got

    Year Model: 2003
    Transmission: Automatic
    Color: Habanero Red (like the civics previous owner had it repainted)
    Mileage: 72,000 although while scanned thoroughly it showed na it's around 102,000 na pala owner said he got it from cagayan that way and based from the papers he was the first one to register it to the philppines as it also says on the customs documents so i trusted him.
    Condition: A few minor repairs only.
    2zz naman siya not the 1zz? ang mamahal na kasi ngayon ng prices sa marketplace pero nung time naman na nakabili ako way back 2011 nakuha siya ng mga 800K pa nakita ko bumabab price niya nung nagkaproblem sa B plate cars pero ngayon nakikita ko tumataas na ulit ang prices and alam ko mas mura na parts ngayon kasi medyo dumadami na stock dito sa pilipinas.

    Ano ano mga pinarepair mo?

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