Jas
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anyone tell me much about these?
http://pistonheads.com/sales/598841.htm
have been offered a swap for mine 
p.s
thats not the actual one above but its more or less identical
[Edited on 06-07-2008 by Jas]
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CorsaSport14
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I work for Toyota 
But i cant be arsed to tell you about them lol
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Na jokes. There good cars alot better than the newer Celica's imo.
Faster, Reliable, Just check the underneath as there prone to rust on the underbody....as many old japense cars do, but especially Toyota's.
We've had a few in the workshop, nothing majourly wrong with them, think we had a gearbox went on one.
Im back up Toyota College today for the week ill ask my Trainer, i think he had one. and if i remember when i get back ill let you know 
[Edited on 06-07-2008 by CorsaSport14]
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DannyB
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What car do you have?they are fast fun cars, not sure on reliability though.
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Jas
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Ive an Ibiza cupra which is silly quick but doesnt handle for its power
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CorsaSport14
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quote: Originally posted by Jas
Ive an Ibiza cupra which is silly quick but doesnt handle for its power
Depends what your after really, a little pocket rocket or something bigger, faster with the potential to become even faster....
Celica being japanese you can get so many tuning parts and there easy to tinker with and if done right you could have yourself a right BHP Animal.
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Robin
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They're a mega bargain for what they are IMO.
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Jas
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Well mines running about 230 now.. so ive got a pocket rocket
But the person interested claims 300bhp in his..
power to weight there prob wouldnt be much in it..
these are 4wd right?
Im just thinking as im going travelling I might try get a part ex with cash my way and keep the gt4 for when I return
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Vaux Lad
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Yes, there 4wd.
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CorsaSport14
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quote: Originally posted by Jas
Well mines running about 230 now.. so ive got a pocket rocket
But the person interested claims 300bhp in his..
power to weight there prob wouldnt be much in it..
these are 4wd right?
Im just thinking as im going travelling I might try get a part ex with cash my way and keep the gt4 for when I return
Yeah the GT4's are 4WD. Does he have proof its running 300bhp? dyno print out or something. Im not too sure what BHP they are standard TBH.
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Vaux Lad
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They are about 240hp as standard.
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Robin
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209bhp/tonne for the Celica
195bhp/tonne for the Ibiza
I'd go for the Celica, there's a lot more potential.
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DannyB
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Dont know what bhp this has but it looks swift.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=NOXw3j91gzg
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Jas
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230 / 1109
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1000
= 207 per ton 
But im not too fussed about the power to be honest...
I want something thats quick ish
handles well and isnt going to break every other day..
and I like the celica.. only thing that sways me is the value and age difference
not sure how much id want on top
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Jas
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quote: Originally posted by Danny_v6
Dont know what bhp this has but it looks swift.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=NOXw3j91gzg
looks ok, no different to mine tbh
but like I said.. 4wd wins!
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Jas
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http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3cOn7wrZGx8&feature=related wow
just in talks with him now..
see what he will offer on top
this is mine for any of you who dont know
what you think I should ask for on top?
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Cole
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hope you like big fuel bills
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22B
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the GT4 ST205 is slow in standard form, due to a kerb weight of 1440 KG a heavy beast indeed, so that power to weight ratio of 209 bhp a ton for the celica is a mile off
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22B
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just realised the 209 bhp/ton is for 300 bhp one, my mistake. As standard they are slow, but like most turbocharged toyota engines they tune up very well
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Corsa_Sport21
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They have a superb 4wd system.Dont think there would be much in it tho between a 230bhp ibiza and a 300bhp gt4.Except off the line.
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wilson_sri
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I used to go to school with the lassie that owns that white GT4.
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Jas
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Well the lad is only offering £300
i'd be stupid to take him up on it
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Gareth
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are these the same engine as the mr2 turbo?
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Corsa_Sport21
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quote: Originally posted by Gareth John
are these the same engine as the mr2 turbo?
Yeah.
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Jas
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with the additional turbo
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Corsa_Sport21
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quote: Originally posted by Jas
with the additional turbo
????????
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