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1994 Celica 159k miles - too much??

  • 20-08-2009 7:50pm
    #1
    35notout
    Registered Users Posts: 596 ✭✭✭


    .....as title says - is 159k miles too much for a 94 Celica? I need a new car, and found one I like!

    I know Toyota engines are good, but is this pushing it?

    Just passed NCT btw......

    am I mad to consider buying?


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  • #2
    VolvoMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,309 ✭✭✭VolvoMan


    Not at all.

    159k is about 12k miles per year on on a 15 year old car, so it's quite average mileage.


  • #3
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,717 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    Considering average mileage is set around 15,000 miles, thats more than better man.


  • #4
    Muckie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭Muckie


    Not bad at all, just get the main stuff sorted.

    Was the clutch done, any work done on the engine.

    If that all good, you'll have a cool retro classic.


  • #5
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    Should be fine. I find one of Toyotas main weak spots is the suspension so make sure you give that a good look over. Make sure the bushings are ok. Make sure the car is pulling straight when acceleration and braking.


  • #6
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,717 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    ACtually yeah, bring it for a drive, and see how hard the suspension is, I've had experiences in Celicas, all very hard suspensions :S


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  • #7
    35notout
    Registered Users Posts: 596 ✭✭✭35notout


    Cheers guys! I will defo take it for a spin before buying - dont have a mechanic to bring so hopefully it'll be ok.

    Dealer sale too, so hopefully some peace of mind.

    Am seeing it tomorrow - so fingers crossed!


  • #8
    Muckie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭Muckie


    Haggle(can't do any harm) and try for a bit of a warranity.

    Happy motoring.


  • #9
    35notout
    Registered Users Posts: 596 ✭✭✭35notout


    Oh I'll haggle for sure Muckie!!

    Cheers guys for the answers - I'm a woman so needed some male opinions!


  • #10
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,717 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    If you're doing it with cash, see can you get a bit knocked off, simply cos it's totally cash, that and a squeeze of the *ahem* top parts will get you a bit off ;)


  • #11
    marzic
    Registered Users Posts: 784 ✭✭✭marzic


    as said, them old toyotas are great for mileage. i had a 95 carina and sold it with 245k, the body was getting a bit shook, but the engine was bulletproof! with nct you should have no worries, ensure the timing belt was done at the right time!


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  • #12
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,794 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    ....well, with 154k on my '93 968, it should be a walk in the park for a Celica tbh. If it's been anyway reasonably minded over the years, it shouldn't be an issue at all.

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  • #13
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,478 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    shouldn't be a problem, make sure it's not due a timing belt or water pump.


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