Help me find cheap auto replacement for my Celica Vvtli
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Absolutely love my celica vvtli 190, handling is superb. Hurt knee so need an auto... I want something cheap that handles well and something different.
Thinking about
Lexus is200 - 500£ reliable but poor mpg.
Jag x or s type - 500£ not as reliable but more comfortable than the lexus and probably more power and performance but worse handling.
Saab 93, didn't really consider one until I stumbled across an ad.. they handle decently, good power and comfortable but seem very unreliable?
Or get an auto celica 7th gen...
I even considered a gs 300 lexus
Or OTHER?
What do you suggest, I'm an open book 600-800 budget. I'll document the process of me buying the car.
Thinking about
Lexus is200 - 500£ reliable but poor mpg.
Jag x or s type - 500£ not as reliable but more comfortable than the lexus and probably more power and performance but worse handling.
Saab 93, didn't really consider one until I stumbled across an ad.. they handle decently, good power and comfortable but seem very unreliable?
Or get an auto celica 7th gen...
I even considered a gs 300 lexus
Or OTHER?
What do you suggest, I'm an open book 600-800 budget. I'll document the process of me buying the car.
Jamaica said:
AshVX220 said:
There are a (very) few auto MR's about in Mk2, and a few more in Mk3. If you can cope with just 2 seats and reduced luggage space.
I'd defo need 4 seats at least. What do you think about the cars I listed in the postAshVX220 said:
For the cars listed in your post, it would be the Lexus all day long, but before that I would try to source an auto Celica (not sure how rare they are though), not sure I've ever seen one advertised, though I don't regularly look for them.
Would you take the lexus over a SAAB 9-5 AERO HOT Saloon, 2290cc, Automatic, Petrol, 2002 for 600£I've had both of these cars. The saab will feel like a boat compared to the celica, a much more torquey boat but still.
The running costs of the saab over the Toyota will be much higher too, it weighs half a tonne more so there's more components that might need attention and they will see more abuse.
They're very different cars, if you want a lazy cruiser with great seats and overtaking potential get the saab and get a bloody good one! (trust me) if you like the twistys and ragging every drop from a car keep the celica.
As you can probably tell my celica was faultless taking it from 187 to 198k whilst my saab was absolute hell from 201 to 201k...
The running costs of the saab over the Toyota will be much higher too, it weighs half a tonne more so there's more components that might need attention and they will see more abuse.
They're very different cars, if you want a lazy cruiser with great seats and overtaking potential get the saab and get a bloody good one! (trust me) if you like the twistys and ragging every drop from a car keep the celica.
As you can probably tell my celica was faultless taking it from 187 to 198k whilst my saab was absolute hell from 201 to 201k...
l354uge said:
I've had both of these cars. The saab will feel like a boat compared to the celica, a much more torquey boat but still.
The running costs of the saab over the Toyota will be much higher too, it weighs half a tonne more so there's more components that might need attention and they will see more abuse.
They're very different cars, if you want a lazy cruiser with great seats and overtaking potential get the saab and get a bloody good one! (trust me) if you like the twistys and ragging every drop from a car keep the celica.
As you can probably tell my celica was faultless taking it from 187 to 198k whilst my saab was absolute hell from 201 to 201k...
Have you driven a 93? Would that be a happy middle ground?The running costs of the saab over the Toyota will be much higher too, it weighs half a tonne more so there's more components that might need attention and they will see more abuse.
They're very different cars, if you want a lazy cruiser with great seats and overtaking potential get the saab and get a bloody good one! (trust me) if you like the twistys and ragging every drop from a car keep the celica.
As you can probably tell my celica was faultless taking it from 187 to 198k whilst my saab was absolute hell from 201 to 201k...
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