Gilbretto Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Hi guys. I've actually been a member for many years now, although not posted here for a long time! I bought my '95 Gen 6 GT back in 2009 and instantly fell in love with it! To be honest, its been pretty easy going considering the car is so old - with mostly trouble free motoring, never breaking down & always starting first time. Toyota certainly know how to build cars! Sadly, just after christmas, 100 miles from home, my 5th gear disintegrated on the motorway. After a loooong cruise home in 4th gear I decided it wasn't worth getting the car fixed as the repair costs would come to more than the value of the car. While i've been on the look out for a new motor, i've still been driving the celica every day and its making some god awful noises! But again, massive respect for Toyota, even their broken cars still work! Anyway...to the point. I'm picking up my new car tomorrow (Mazda 3 saloon 1.6 if your interested! Not that exciting but will save me a fortune on my daily commute), and i need to get rid of my beloved Celica. Now obviously I cant sell it as a usable car, but how do you think i could maximize any of the remaining value? Sell to breaker perhaps? Anyone know anyone breaking gen 6's who might be interested? Scrappage companies perhaps? I'm based in north west London if that makes any difference? Any help or advice would be gratefully welcomed! Thanks, Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Red Celica Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Why get rid, it's still good for another 100k miles Seriously though, another Gearbox would have only been £60-70 at a guess. Someone might even buy it as a repairable project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherv Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) Contact' bigb' on here,he's a top bloke and he'll be fair too.He's Essex based mate.Check out his feedback. http://www.celica-club.co.uk/forum/index.php?/forum/126-bigb1970/page__prune_day__100__sort_by__Z-A__sort_key__last_post__topicfilter__all__st__30 Edited January 18, 2013 by thesherv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briano Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Looks clean. I would buy it to repair it as I have a few gearboxes but London is way to far away for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex_GTS Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 You assumed it would be too expensive. Assumption is the mother of all fuck ups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizona Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 You assumed it would be too expensive. Assumption is the mother of all fuck ups Yep, it could just be gear selector or whatever the commonish thing is to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbretto Posted January 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Hello all, thanks for the replies! Let me explain a little further. The gears have been a little crunchy for the past couple of years, I've been waiting for the box to give up for a while now. Since the 5th gear has gone, the other gears have gradually gotten worse and worse. It can be very tough to select gears at times - i don't believe its just isolated to 5th gear. Other issues, I will soon need to replace tyres, and one of the alloys (i suspect) is slightly corroded meaning i have a constant slow puncture. That, or my mechanic is crap and can't diagnose a valve issue!! The tax is going to run out at the end of the month, which would mean more money going into the car on top of the above mentioned. And i also believe the PS belt is in need of replacing. Another major issue is my commute to work every day. 12 miles a day in London traffic is not what these cars were designed for, and petrol money is getting a bit silly. So with all the issues mentioned above....Buying the parts, paying someone to change and fix the parts, buying new tax, and the cost of petrol. I decided its really not financially viable for me to keep the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briano Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 good luck budy, if you where closer to me I would make you an offer for the car, but where your located i think bigb is your best bet unless he has too much just now you never know though someone on here might be looking for a cheap gen 6 project so an add in the classifieds for around £200 might get a buyer who will save it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickie Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Where did you see pics Brian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briano Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Where did you see pics Brian? in his gallery, im assuming its the red gen 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizona Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Wickie you havent got a red one yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdyGT Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Wickie you havent got a red one yet Must be the only one hes hasnt got lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbretto Posted January 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) Yeah, the red one it is! That photo is from back in 2010 i think. Not the clearest picture in the world - car is covered in snow right now but will try and take some pics asap. EDIT** This is the only pic i can find for now. This is maybe 2011. Edited January 18, 2013 by Gilbretto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adex Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 you never know though someone on here might be looking for a cheap gen 6 project so an add in the classifieds for around £200 might get a buyer who will save it I'm very tempted by that idea, as it goes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin blue Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Do what I did - Offer it up as a donation to club members. That way you know it'll go to a good home andbe made use of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briano Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Do what I did - Offer it up as a donation to club members. That way you know it'll go to a good home andbe made use of Funny you suggest that on the exact se day I have claimed another free gen 5 Hope the st had been good to you Collin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbretto Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Just as a little update, the car is up on the for sale section with loads of pics. More pics of the interior will follow after ive hoovered it out. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adex Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 PM'd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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