Detail Info for: Fun Car. Handles great. 96 Celica GT

Transaction Info
Sold On:
06/19/2010
Price:
$ 1750.00
Condition:
Used
Mileage:
210000
Location:
Iowa City, IA, 52240
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1996 Toyota Celica
Submodel Body Type:
GT Coupe
Engine:
4 Cylinder 2.2 Liter
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
JT2DG02T0T0033033
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Front Wheel Drive 2.2 liter
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Power Windows
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
I hate to see this vehicle go. It has been so good to me. It has 210,000 miles on it, but it still runs great. Last fall I had a mechanic go through the motor and breaks. Spent approx $1,600 and they say the cylinders look good and this car still has some life in it. I also had the transmission rebuilt 25,000 miles ago. That cost about $1,800. Almost all of the miles are highway miles. So what we have here is a fun car with high miles, but there has been some money put into it. In all reality this car should run well for quite some time. There are a couple visual flaws. I backed into a pylon causing minimal damage to the passenger rear brake light cover. It is minimal and the part can be bought for like $175, I just never cared. You can see this in the pictures. The roof is a little dented from sitting on top of car. What little rust that is starting is in the rocker panel/lower door area. I also cracked an aluminum wheel. Some people can’t even tell, but again for like a hundred or so you could match the rim. The car does need tires though, so I was just going to get rims and tires. I just never got around to it. I hate to sell this car, but I just don’t have room for it and I need to move. It has a great stereo too; Alpine deck with the iPod direct connects. There is one ten inch subwoofer and a decent amp. The stereo isn’t too much, it is just right. This car is really fun to drive and i have like $500 in the stereo. Kelly Blue Book trade in for good condition is $1,650. Kelly Blue Book private party in fair condition is $2,490. Kelly Blue Book suggested retail in excellent condition is $4,800. I think it is more than fair to ask $1,750; given the condition, and the money spent. I need to move though and must sell, so reserve is set at $1,200.