There are actually celica's without sunroofs, uncommon but they are out there. It is very true that a lot of these cars are high mileage or riced out but that is one of the reasons that I like them because the few people that do really care can make them into really nice looking cars. Also they are rare so it's nice to see the taken care of ones. Mine has a bunch of modifications and isn't in the best shape just needs minor body work but the absolute worst part of these cars but by far is the 6 speed c60, Great transmission for shifting but not durability as I'm on my third transmission and about to rebuild it at 130k miles. Also that is definitely a pre-facelift model based on the front bumper and interior color would recommend swapping out to the ECU if you have the 2002 ECU ending in PN #20190 as lift is severely lessened in that model year.

@MateoM

3 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for all the info. Maybe one day I’ll run into one without a sunroof. Maybe more common on the gt model as they are “lower trim”? And yes I agree the people who held on to these and made them nice, have kept them REALLY nice. However that won’t fix the c60 trans issue haha. What sort of failures are you getting with them? Destroying gears, synchros dying? And sweet, noted for the front bumper. I swear my original one looked different besides the lip. And I confirmed, the ecu is definitely the one with the higher rev limit, thank you for the part number! So much info I’m relearning while getting back into this platform.

@ComplexityMCSG

3 ай бұрын

​@@MateoMbought my Celica with an issue with the shifter cables and spacing on the 6th gear causing it to pop out when throttle is applied, pretty common issue. Second transmission had busted gears that I bought for $100 and rebuilt, that one eventually got fluid starved due to an oversight of mine, third transmission and current transmission is a low mileage transmission from a Pontiac vibe GT that I swapped the internals to a Celica transmission case. Most common issues are second gear will tend to grind if shifted at high RPMs often, third gear is probably one of the weakest gears, and sixth gear has been known to pop out on quite a few celica's due to a spacing issue with the synchro & gear against the shift hub. Would highly recommend doing an extended clutch fork push rod, short throw shifter, and brass shifter bushings it really improves the shifting feel in my opinion. I'm going to rebuild my transmission again soon and get a fidanza lightweight flywheel as well. Good stuff that you have the correct ECU I just flipped two of them for a nice profit they are somewhat rare. I know you probably have more general experience than I do but if you have any questions about Celica stuff I have an Instagram and can put you in contact with people who have parts and or information on transmission specifics. IG: Cecilia.2zz

@arcanevoid9199

3 ай бұрын

@@ComplexityMCSG fyi there is a massive amount of updated parts for both the c60 and shifter cables/linkages that go with it. short throw shifters are very overrated for this platform and the majority of the ones on the market have next to no r&d. the brass shifter bushings are terrible (especially from mwr), its really not the right material for bush in the first place. Delrin bushes work much better

@HobTecCars

3 ай бұрын

In Ireland 90% of them came without a sunroof. We try to keep the rain out as much as possible 😂

The more I watch Celica videos I don’t think I’ll ever sell my 04 mica blue GTS 6mt with 53k original miles.

@normandaquioag8067

Ай бұрын

I drive my '02 Celica GTS 6-speed as well as much as I can and it has only 140k since I drive my other cars as well.

@normandaquioag8067

Ай бұрын

I drive my '02 Celica GTS 6-speed as well as much as I can and it has only 140k since I drive my other cars as well.

@MateoM

Ай бұрын

This is how I also ended up with this celica again. Saw some KZread videos about our celicas, which led me back to my old KZread videos I made about my turbo one and now we’re here. Haha thank you for watching!

One love Toyota Celica forever ❤

So glad you are re-united with the Celica. I own 2 Celicas. One I had since 2005 second owner and another I restored from junkyard and customized. I recently turbo'ed one of my Celicas and DAMN it is FUN FUN FUN!!!! It truly is a fun daily commuter car. But I love my Celicas so much.

@MateoM

3 ай бұрын

That is awesome! I am sure the turbo celica is doing well. It was my favorite daily when it was turbo'd. I would surpraise many cars racing on the highway when they thought my car was stock haha. They are very good cars!

@captainjosue

3 ай бұрын

@@MateoM Keep us posted on your 2zz turbo build. I actually saw your 7 year old turbo video and inspired me to boost mine. As you know, the boost makes the car faster. Like sleeper fast.

So ready for more celica content. I recently got one myself as a first car. So much fun to drive and it's great to see other car enthusiasts keep coming back to this beloved vehicle. Can't wait to see where this build goes

@MateoM

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m looking forward to it as well. It feels good being in the driver seat of one of these again. Thank you for the comment and watching

DUDE!! NO WAY!!! I watched your videos all the time as i contemplated turboing mine after swapping a new motor and trans in, did a C.A.I, header, exhaust and than a pfc and Monkey Wrench Racings map, it was a nice little setup, sometimes i wish i would have just kept that had a nice reliable daily to rip around in, but after i saw you build this one i said screw it, came across an old C2 Gas turbo kit and snatched it up bought a whole bunch of other odds and ends, she runs great for not being put on a dyno and profesionally tuned, running real rich, but it was something i just always wanted to do, glad to see you back on here bro, hope all is well, happy easter , take it easy man!!

@MateoM

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching man! Crazy to think how long ago it was when I had my turbo celica. Happy to hear yours is running! The 2zz with a turbo charger sounds incredible.

congrats mate

The exact same spec as my Celica, glad to see you posting Celica content again, have had my Celica for 5 years. Missed the 2zz I bet but forgot about the c60 problems lol

@MateoM

3 ай бұрын

Haha I remember all too well the issues with the c60 and especially the gear synchros. No issues on mine… yet lol.

I have a2000 gts 6 speed transmission, same color. It’s seating in the garage for the last 6 years only driving on summer 145k

Great car!! I got to drive one back in the day, and it was a lot of fun. Light and quick.

@MateoM

3 ай бұрын

That’s definitely the strong area of this car. Light and quick just stock. Lots of fun

Hello,good thing you reunited with this car,i first saw celicas in underground 2 but never really here in Romania,i just love them pretty rare in this country but have seen them at JDM meets, I will try to buy one when i have around 4.5K euros,since in germany,netherlands and france a decent living one is...if you look into them here in Europe there are very few celicas wich have sunroofs including GTS and GT's for some reason,anyways have fun with your car and safe roads dude, I will wait for more content with this car to learn from!

@MateoM

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment and watching the video! Crazy to think people from Europe are watching my videos haha. I will definitely be posting more on this car soon! Hopefully you find a good celica over there. I am very jealous that in Europe there are more non sunroofs.

I'm glad you got back to your Celica.. I can't even part ways with my Celica GTS.

@MateoM

2 ай бұрын

It was really difficult for me to part ways with it the first time. I’m glad I was able to this one! Thank you for watching and commenting.

Welcome back! I sold my gts in 2017. Still miss it.

@MateoM

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! It was definitely one of my bigger regrets selling. But sometimes that’s just how life is. Glad to be back!

Bought my 04 new and would never sell. I feel like I have something special on the road. Uncommon. I know people are thinking ‘nice’ or rediscovering when they see a lowered excellent condition Celica. Besides exotics, what looks better?

So awesome, I’ve been wanting a fwd car that either has vtec or lift like valve timing. I’ve always liked those celicas!

@MateoM

4 ай бұрын

Ya man! I have enough rwd cars to satisfy any needs. The fwd stuff is pretty cool and different! Whenever you can, definitely jump into something that has vtec or lift (some coralla xrs and matrix’s have the 2zz too)

@stairmaster3001

4 ай бұрын

@@MateoM I have been looking because I need an extra daily 😂. But man, people have been asking some insane prices for stuff that is about ready to go to the crusher lol

I personally have the 2002 TRD package, still working on the weight reduction, but it is pretty fun tu drive. Your car looks pretty clean.

@MateoM

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! And ya I used to do the weight reduction mods but now a days I just really enjoy it as a daily so all interior has to stay in lol. It’s a lot of fun to drive, that will ever change!

Anyone know what’s a good price is for a gt or gts? Located FL

crazy that this was your first car , i got a 2012 rs 7.0 scion tc and my brothers tryna get a celica

@MateoM

3 ай бұрын

Haha ya it feels good to be in a familiar seat again. And nice! I always liked the scion tc’s , in my mind I considered them the newer four door celica haha. I didn’t realize the RS 7 series was so limited too, so very cool you have that model! Hopefully your brother finds a good condition celica gts. It’s hard but they are out there.

i want one im saving for it!

@MateoM

3 ай бұрын

I hope you find a good one! Good luck on the search.

that laugh though @ 12:07 that's how u know he loves his car hahaha men and their toys lols

I am 16 and i really really want this car. Do you think it’s worth me spending money on it.

@MateoM

28 күн бұрын

As long as you find a good deal on it then yes, but if you feel it’s too expensive, then it is too expensive and keep looking. It’s an old car now, it will need a lot of maintenance and up keep which is hard to do when you’re younger and need something reliable every day.

Once you go for the Celica, you’ll forever be damned in Celica hell lol this car is so sexy and charming and it’s understandable that you’ve obtained it twice. If you sell it one day, there’ll be another time… 😏

@MateoM

3 ай бұрын

Haha I agree. That’s why I’m back to owning one after so long. It was haunting me in my dreams haha. I’m glad to be able to own one again. Thank you for watching and the comment!

i wish i could buy something similiar in europe /poland

@MateoM

3 ай бұрын

Are these expensive over by where you live in Europe?

@wolfik2552

3 ай бұрын

@@MateoM yea the ts version cost a lot 192 hp for 7-10 k dollars atleast and most are in shit conditions and 5 k for 143 hp version

@MateoM

3 ай бұрын

@@wolfik2552ouch, those prices hurt to read. Hopefully one day you can find one, it took me about 4-5 months to find this one.

@wolfik2552

3 ай бұрын

@@MateoM yea even cars like toyota rav4 i read u could buy one for 23k usd from 2021 and in poland it's 1.5/2 more prices are weird in todays market every car is expensive i got old corolla from 98 1.3

I've always wanted one of these when I was younger. I tried looking for one a year ago but I could not find one in good condition. They're all riced out garbage with high miles.

@MateoM

3 ай бұрын

Tell me about it. These cars have not been treated well by time and neglectful owners. There have been some days I drive somewhere and see one at someone’s house on the side of the road just covered in dust and green mold rotting away. Hurts my soul. I’m glad this one is in good shape. Thank you for watching! And commenting!

@captainjosue

3 ай бұрын

You gotta save the dragons. I recently saved one from the junkyard and brought her back to glory. It saddens me to see these cars in the wrong hands. But there's a community of Celica owners worldwide customizing and restoring these cars.

@HobTecCars

3 ай бұрын

There are original examples to be imported from Japan and Europe

@MateoM

3 ай бұрын

@@HobTecCars Definitely good options to import one. Next year the 2000 models will be 25 years old and can be imported into the USA I wonder how many RHD celicas I will see pop up. I thought about doing that but realized I needed this car as a daily and driving RHD on LHD roads can be annoying on the daily commute.

@HobTecCars

3 ай бұрын

@MateoM Thanks for the reply. That's a cool insight that only now Gen7 Celica imports will be in the USA. I've a LHD CLK200, its annoying to drive here on the right. LHD countries like France and Germany have these cars very cheap. $2000 dollars for a 2 owner car :)