Your Honest Opinion

[Zecrono]

Alright I'm going to make this short. I'm 19 and in college with a part time job. I have a 91 hatch and a 2000 Celica GTS (savings now wiped out from purchasing the 240). I am honestly having a really tough time deciding which one to sell. I love my 240 to death but the Celica is newer and I don't have a backup car if the 240 breaks down and the Celica has been sold. So, in your honest opinion, should I sell the Celica or sell the 240? Thanks!

[AZhitman]

That's a simple one - project cars are for people who have all their other responsibilities covered, so I'd definitely recommend offloading the S13.

Is the GTS in good shape? I'm not sure how reliable they are, but I'd say if it's paid for, drive it until there's nothing left, and save money like crazy until you're done with college and employed in your field.

Good luck - It's tough to wait, but there's a lot of people out there who have ruined their credit (and their future) by thinking they can handle a project car in your situation.

Welcome aboard, too!

[Zecrono]

That's a simple one - project cars are for people who have all their other responsibilities covered, so I'd definitely recommend offloading the S13.

Is the GTS in good shape? I'm not sure how reliable they are, but I'd say if it's paid for, drive it until there's nothing left, and save money like crazy until you're done with college and employed in your field.

Good luck - It's tough to wait, but there's a lot of people out there who have ruined their credit (and their future) by thinking they can handle a project car in your situation.

Welcome aboard, too!

I definitely agree with you on that one. The Celica is in great shape, bone stock with only 115k miles (hence my trouble deciding). I appreciate your insight!

[AZhitman]

Yep - it's a Toyota, so it's likely it'll last you a long time. Maintain it well, and put another 200k miles on it.

BTW, don't give away the 240 - clean it up, write a good ad with lots of pics, and hold out for more than you paid!

[2_Liter_Turbo]

^^^ This. There are so many cars out there than could sell for a lot more if all they had was a thorough cleaning/detailing and good pictures in the ad. And the celica is a good car, the 2ZZ-GE is a solid engine (good enough for lotus to drop it in the elise), so I would definitely just keep that as your DD and offload the S13 for now. Once you're in a better position, you can always find another and build it how you want, while still driving the trusty celica.

[Zecrono]

It's tough to wait, but there's a lot of people out there who have ruined their credit (and their future) by thinking they can handle a project car in your situation.

Honestly though, I don't think its a project car, its stocker than stock and has basically 0 issues. I just had the valve cover gasket replaced and my mechanic said that the engine was totally mint. Now all of my buddies are saying to keep the 240 as well

[AZhitman]

Ah - Well, with that being the case, the 240 is pretty much bulletproof as well, and you have the added advantage of having us here to help you with any maintenance / repairs.

Can you offload the Celica for more? The 240 is a fine DD as well.

[Zecrono]

Ah - Well, with that being the case, the 240 is pretty much bulletproof as well, and you have the added advantage of having us here to help you with any maintenance / repairs.

Can you offload the Celica for more? The 240 is a fine DD as well.

The Celica I could sell for probably around $5500. With the 240 I would be lucky to get the $3500 I payed thanks to the fact I was just introduced Mr. Dent...

Here's the link to the story if you wanted to read it: my-first-240-t594355.html

[AZhitman]

Bye-bye Celica!

That's fixable (or, keep it as a theft deterrent).