Tottenhamjohn Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Hi all I'm desperately seeking a N/S rear window motor for my beautiful 96 vert. I've trawled the usual channels- eBay, Gumtree, etc. My only success was buying an O/S motor from a breaker in Crawley (£26) through eBay, but he typically only had the one! I would be eternally grateful if you have any suggestions of where else to try, known Celica parts stockists, etc. I've located a N/S motor on eBay.US, but they want a straight $199 + shipping, and the quote I got from my local Toyota dealership was, wait for it, £300 per motor! I wish I had a spare grand to fix a couple of wee windows, but I ain't. If only these things had a manual override like the soft-top has... This is my first Toyota, and after years of driving Audi Cabriolets and BMW sort-tops, I ain't never going back! I love my Celica! I welcome any suggestions and offer cheers in advance. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev 16v Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 There's a Celica breaker in Cornwall who may be able to help. http://www.tcbparts.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizona Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 You might just have to live with it for a bit. I have, and the person who owned mine before me got used to living with it for a long while. Last year i managed to source a pair of working motors for £80 from one that was breaking on ebay, but they and the roof motors are the first thing to go from breakers so need to be watching out. As far as i know finding one that is breaking is the only way you'll get one at a near reasonable price. After a couple of years of having one rear stuck in the up position i'm looking forward to getting mine, it is the offside on mine but sorry after the trouble i had finding i need to keep the other one in case that goes Good luck with finding one, i hope it comes soon for you , awesome cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tottenhamjohn Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Cheers guys, I'm on it. Awesome cars Arizona? I've owned loads of soft-tops, but never had such a fun drive! I bought this one in August 12, and since then had a full respray in black pearl, the Momo wheels referb'd and the leather seats professionally reconditioned. There's a stainless twin barrel exhaust underneath that scares the hell out the sedate IOW folk, a chrome and leather Momo steering wheel and matching replacement hand break. Maybe a bit too lairy for a 52 year old, but I'm a die hard petrol-head wideboy Londoner. Ironically, as a Substance Misuse Therapist, friends have dubbed it a 'drug dealers car'.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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