Buckeye23 Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 Actually it was gone about a month ago. Traded it in for a 2005 Scion tC. Here area couple of pics my buddy snapped at an Ohio Scion meet at Quaker Steak & Lube over the weekend. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/buckeye23/049.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/buckeye23/047.jpg Didn't want to keep the LKS FST plate anymore, but oh well... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/buckeye23/043.jpg Finally moved onto the world of manual trannies. As for modding this thing...added TRD springs to it. That's about it so far. I took my system out of the Celica before I traded it in, so that'll go in this. Other than that, I may add the OEM lip kit which is extremely subtle. TRD exhaust, maybe a CAI, some new wheels. That really should cover it in terms of modifications. There are already several turbo kits available and a factory warrantied S/C is due out this fall. We'll see if the money is there next year for a possible move to F/I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 I sat in the entire Scion lineup at the auto show. Though the xA and xB are complete embarassing shit mobiles, the tC was pretty decent. I'd say it is definately at or near the top of it's class (aka econo-boxes). Only being offered in a 2 door probably hurts its sales, but IMO gives it a sportier appearance to buyers. Sadly, all these economy cars are getting to prices that I could never justify, at least new. When a tC costs what a decent mileage, good condition 6 year old C5 costs, there's no way I could sport the wrong wheel drive car. But hey, if it wasn't for people buying new cars, I wouldn't have any used cars to buy. (have never purchased new, and have no plans....I'll let someone else eat the depreciation). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye23 Posted March 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Originally posted by Ricochet: Looks like a tiburon humped a bimmerYeah, I suppose it kind of does. graemlins/wtf.gif Originally posted by Nitrousbird: I sat in the entire Scion lineup at the auto show. Though the xA and xB are complete embarassing shit mobiles, the tC was pretty decent. I'd say it is definately at or near the top of it's class (aka econo-boxes). Only being offered in a 2 door probably hurts its sales, but IMO gives it a sportier appearance to buyers. Sadly, all these economy cars are getting to prices that I could never justify, at least new. When a tC costs what a decent mileage, good condition 6 year old C5 costs, there's no way I could sport the wrong wheel drive car. But hey, if it wasn't for people buying new cars, I wouldn't have any used cars to buy. (have never purchased new, and have no plans....I'll let someone else eat the depreciation).Honestly, this car wasn't my first choice. I would've rather gone with a 05 Mustang GT or a 05 WRX. However, the Celica was coming down with multiple mechanical issues, all at the same time. So instead of throwing a couple grand towards repairs and with my lease coming up in May, I decided to just cut my loses and get the tC. The Celica was fun, I enjoyed modding it and what not. I don't regret getting the paint job and stuff, but I wouldn't ever do it again. I'd like to think that I got the "Ricer" stuff out of my system. graemlins/thumb.gif I'm happy with the purchase, and that's all that matters now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 not my style, but not a bad looing car at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 they are kinda cool... I think it looks allot like a Mazda 6 make sure to bring it out to some of the CR events this year, I'd like to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Originally posted by Shitaro: they are kinda cool... I think it looks allot like a Mazda 6 No no it doesn't not even close. I think they looks nice but I wouldn't own one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 I think they look nice but if i were to get another FWD car it would have to be a cobalt SS (minus the wing). Nice ride i like that color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morabu Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Originally posted by Ricochet: Looks like a tiburon humped a bimmer yeah...it does but is that a bad thing! i think not btw after tax and any options what did u pay for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Originally posted by Ricochet: Looks like a tiburon humped a bimmerthen the bimmer took thalydamide graemlins/nonono.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old dirty bastard Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Nice looking car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 Originally posted by GRN96WS6: No no it doesn't not even close. I think they looks nice but I wouldn't own one.yes it does... how can you argue my opinion... look at the headlights... looks like a mazda 6 from the front to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye23 Posted March 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 Originally posted by Morabu: btw after tax and any options what did u pay for it?I didn't get many options, because I could buy the parts cheaper and install them for even less. The options I got were the foglamps, spoiler, and floor mats. All in all...the car totaled up to about $17,500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 It still likes fist. graemlins/lol.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 Originally posted by (-): It still likes fist. graemlins/lol.gif graemlins/thatfunny.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Originally posted by Shitaro: yes it does... how can you argue my opinion... look at the headlights... looks like a mazda 6 from the front to me.Again no, no it doesn't. I think you need to look at the cars again and come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest doggunracing Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Originally posted by Shitaro: yes it does... how can you argue my opinion... Because he is giving his opinion. He's arguing that they don't look similar, not that you don't think it looks like similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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