They can be pennies for a reason. The 1.7 engine really (should I put that in huge caps?) needs the correct engine oil and semi-synthetic. Alot of Ford owners down the line/as the cars get older become lax with servicing let alone putting the right stuff in.
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the celica isn't that slow (190bhp) and is cheap/great steering, but from what I hear the engine has nothing below a certain rpm (6500 afaik) but due to poorly selected gear ratios you can't keep the revs above that. Its definately on the list though
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Keep the Pistonheads style cliches comming:
Itch to scratch
Shortening car names - Integra to Teg, Corrado to Rado...Don't think I've seen 'it's a good steer' 'or nice place to sit yet'
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After all the crap I had pointed at me a few years ago on here for having a Puma (hairdressers' car and all that) now everyone wants one it seems!
I am currently trying to convince a Puma will be enough for our second car needs - she still thinks we should get something with 5 doors and a bigger boot for the occasions we may need the space.
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the celica isn't that slow (190bhp) and is cheap/great steering, but from what I hear the engine has nothing below a certain rpm (6500 afaik) but due to poorly selected gear ratios you can't keep the revs above that. Its definately on the list though
I once had a bit of a *ahem* race with a Celica in my Clio RSi (not even a Williams!) and I beat it all hands up - I assume it was the 140bhp version though.Posted 8 months ago # -
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the celica isn't that slow (190bhp) and is cheap/great steering, but from what I hear the engine has nothing below a certain rpm (6500 afaik) but due to poorly selected gear ratios you can't keep the revs above that. Its definately on the list thoughMate of mine has got the Corolla T-Sport, which has the same engine as far as I know - the 1.8 with the high lift cams.
It certainly motors if you let it rev, and doesn't seem to mind driving at normal speeds either, although the performance is all at the top end.
Fun car, but quite intrusive on the motorway as it's revving quite high at 70mph. Might be different in the Celica, but I doubt it.I think if he drives it sensibly he can squeeze 40mpg out of it too.
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I once had a bit of a *ahem* race with a Celica in my Clio RSi (not even a Williams!) and I beat it all hands up - I assume it was the 140bhp version though.
I was once beaten by a Z3 (M) and I was in a STI Impreza. It was a combination of I didnt want to have a massive accident/jail and he caught me unawares
The good thing about the Puma which also reminds me of the MX5 is the engine has just enough power for the chassis- a really lovely balance.
They both steer very very well as well. Steering feel is key to me.
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After all the crap I had pointed at me a few years ago on here for having a Puma (hairdressers' car and all that) now everyone wants one it seems!
I am currently trying to convince a Puma will be enough for our second car needs - she still thinks we should get something with 5 doors and a bigger boot for the occasions we may need the space.
It's because no hairdresser would be seen dead in a rusty old ford these days, they've moved onto Tigra convertibles. Seriously alot of Pumas I see are starting to rust on the rear arches and sills and if my experience of Mk5 and 6 Escorts is anything to go by, there is likely to be some major structural rot setting in underneath.
A Mk1 Octavia VRS has a big boot and 5 doors and is probably quite a good car to drive and can be picked up from around £2k these days.
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Tigra convertibles? My local hairdresser drives a SLK.
I think 'hairdressers car' is driven by men saying 'it looks ghey' rather than what hairdressers actually drive.
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The Tigra convertible comment was meant as tongue in cheek, have you ever seen a man driving one of those?
I think the term hairdressers car was brough to my attention by my dad in about 1986 when we saw a white Escort XR3i convertible with a white roof.
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On the mk1 Octy. Gawd its bland looking and the skirts are 'trying too hard'.
As mentioned- a mk1 S3 would be better (and I agree I can't remember anything standing out about the way it drove).
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Mid 90s Celica GT4? 240bhp+ and VERY tunable if you want a bit more.
Or the ultimate silly bike carrier:
You can get non-turbos for £2.5k upwards.Posted 8 months ago # -
I was once beaten by a Z3 (M) and I was in a STI Impreza. It was a combination of I didnt want to have a massive accident/jail and he caught me unawares
Im not suprised, the Z3 m sport is far quicker than an impreza
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ox-is that from experiance (bike in the back with front wheel off?)
bit of tuning and they can be brutal
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Experience of a Celica? Not as such. I've seen an ST205 Celica with the boot lid up and back seats down though. Acres of space, but never actually seen bikes in one. I've seen 2 bikes in the back of one of the more modern VVTi Celicas though.
This is a new Celica:
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bit of tuning and they can be brutal
useful for picking up speeding tickets on the way to the trails...
nowadays it is more prudent to get something that is fun to drive at road legal speeds, such as the Puma maybe.
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I carefully drive to and from trails. The reason being is you drive sleepy there and with a heavy right foot on the way back. Its not worth the risk nevermind speeding tickets.
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Oh FFS. Seriously, TurnerGuy? It's impossible to have fun in a 250+bhp sports car at road legal speeds? I'm pretty sure a Puma can manage 40 in a 20 zone. I'd hazard a guess they'll even squeeze past 70 on a motorway. I'd avoid those Pumas, 5lab. Way too fast.
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I'll be the first to admit the supra in the video (800bhp I think) is a little silly.
The celicas are great I just wish they were a bit more.. Silly. this is (very slightly) tempting for 2k
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