chelseablue Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 As per title, test drove a 140 today, apparently 39k on clock, looked lovely outside, but inside was a bit scruffy, lots of scratches on plastics etc, didn't feel very tight compared to my gen 6 SR with 87k on the clock, also felt a bit slower, is this normal? Expected to notice the power increase, but everything felt a bit loose, reckon it's been clocked at some point in it's life, had new oil in the engine, no death rattle, but didn't feel quite right. Only had latest MOT certificate showing mileage back to 2011, also only had one key, walked away, was a bit disappointed TBH, quite fancied getting a gen 7, I am I expecting to much or do gen 6's feel like a better car? Should I keep looking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimba Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Not much of a helpful comment,but stick with gut instinct, if i didn't feel rightbi its probably because it wwasn't right, ive never driven a 140 so I dunno how they should feel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseablue Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 I am of the same opinion, gut instinct can tell you an awful lot, my SR felt right from the moment I drove it, been a great car for the past 5 years, just fancy a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spectre Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Going from having 2 gen 7s to a 6 I can say that the 6s feel much better in terms of build quality. Some gen 7s I drove felt tired and wooly, lowering springs, brass gear shifter bushes and being generally well looked after they do drive very nicely, feel tight and responsive. Maybe see if there's a member near you with a well looked after one you can try? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUToyota Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Nowt wrong with a Gen 7 140...particular the facelifted one. Just wasn't the car for you and from what you say you were right to walk away from it..I would have done too.!!.......there's always another out there that will be right. I'm well happy with my 140 (facelift)...goes well, handles well, looks a treat. Keep looking...it's out there somewhere.! Neil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseablue Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Thanks all, I will test some more, just couldn't believe a Toyota would feel so loose at 39k, and I've been driving them since 1981 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUToyota Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Thanks all, I will test some more, just couldn't believe a Toyota would feel so loose at 39k, and I've been driving them since 1981 ...but it may not have actually been 39k in reality.!...or had a rough life..either way...you were right to walk away. Good luck. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseablue Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 ...but it may not have actually been 39k in reality.!...or had a rough life..either way...you were right to walk away. Good luck. Neil It did feel like it had done more than 39k, pleased I had a drive though, gives me something to compare next time, I'm in no rush, my SR runs sweet, just fancy a change, I'll wait for the right car to come along, gonna try the 190/GT as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akuma77 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 hmm i also testdrove a 140 before i bought my tsport and it was the 140 that inspired me to get a 7 celica but i wanted the 2zz with the extra refinements and Lift Intelligence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViViTation Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 I bought mine from a garage without a test drive. Car was fundamentally sound. Just needed lots of spending on ancillaries. Could've turned out less good I suppose. Car purchasing can be such a lottery. Looks like the best decision you made was to walk away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen7nnb Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Very easy to clock. Just need a set of dials with a lower mileage on them and swap them over. Simple. Best thing is to look at the rest of the car to get a better idea of its life. Agree that it would seem you did the right thing with that one. Sadly, there are dishonest people out there and the Celica is not immune to this. As others have said, there good cars and feel solid when they're right. Mine is on 122k and still feels great to drive. Interior build is not as good as the 6 as they made things lighter for power to weight ratio. Keep looking and don't be disheartened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt1280 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 I went from a gen 6 25th anniversary to my current 140, the 140 is quite a bit faster than the st, so I'm guessing the one you test drove wasn't te best so stick with it and test drive a few more. If you find a good one it will feel right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cravo Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 I've gone 140 - T sport - Faff - 190 The 6 had a much better built feeling to it in my opinion too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytona Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I helped my lad buy a 120k 140 and drove it a few times. My TSport had 56k when I bought. Both felt fine. Quiet, taught and rattle free. If yours felt sloppy and scruffy you were right to walk. No idea on gen6 performances but a TSport should be a little over a second quicker to 60 than a 140. Every little helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev 16v Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I helped my lad buy a 120k 140 and drove it a few times. My TSport had 56k when I bought. Both felt fine. Quiet, taut and rattle free. If yours felt sloppy and scruffy you were right to walk. No idea on gen6 performances but a TSport should be a little over a second quicker to 60 than a 140. Every little helps I think that's what Ian meant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytona Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Now usually you fanny about with the posting but I give up. What are you on about Kev? Be quick. I'm off home in a jiff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knighty Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) It did feel like it had done more than 39k, pleased I had a drive though, gives me something to compare next time, I'm in no rush, my SR runs sweet, just fancy a change, I'll wait for the right car to come along, gonna try the 190/GT as well. Get yourself to the midlands meet at the end of the month, there'll be plenty of club cars to take a look at I think, including a few GTs like mine, should help you to weed out the good from the bad, all our boys and girls look after their cars! Link to the meet page - http://www.celica-club.co.uk/forum/index.php?/topic/170577-midlands-meet-22nd-february-1300-de72-2gl/ Edited February 2, 2015 by Knighty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex282 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 The gen 7 isn't a luxury car but it's very good, stylish and reliable for the price. Seems like the one you saw was a bad one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseablue Posted February 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Thanks for all the comments guys, like I said, I'm not in a rush, will keep looking, obviously don't want to pay over the odds, but prepared to pay right price for the right car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyScene Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Get yourself to the midlands meet at the end of the month, there'll be plenty of club cars to take a look at I think, including a few GTs like mine, should help you to weed out the good from the bad, all our boys and girls look after their cars! Link to the meet page - http://www.celica-club.co.uk/forum/index.php?/topic/170577-midlands-meet-22nd-february-1300-de72-2gl/ We most certainly don't all look after our cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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