Buying a used GT-S question

[ZZT231]

Hi Everyone,
I have been a regular at this forum, but this is my first post. I am currently looking at buying a used 2000-2001 GT-S. I was wondering if you Celica owners can give me some good advice on what to look for and what to expect (especially all the TSB issues).

[ZZT231]

Thanks for the help guys!

[GTS LAID]

haha.. i'll get you started...

first find out exactly what warranty issues the car was in for... check the TSB section... if it was a covered item in there then that is a GOOD thing.

obviously you'd want to find out about the rev limiter... word to the wise.. if the car has a higher than 8000RPM rev limiter then it came from the factory with close gates ... find out if the 02 gates are on there.. usually that indicates a mis shift or a replaced tranny.

you obviously wanna get the VIN of the car and do a carfax to find out about any accidents or anything...

you should also get a history printout from a dealership.. if its a local dealership go with the guy and have him give them the VIN and get a printout of all the maintenance history.

other than that try to find a good deal and have fun with your new car.

P.S. make sure that its a manual...

[ZZT231]

Thanks GTSLaid!!!
After a couple of days, I thought that I came to the wrong message board. Well, I saw one Celica and it was clean and all but I think the guy blew a motor. He was kind of shady on why he was selling the car so soon.

Well, if I cannot find a good used 2000-2001 GTS, I will buy a new 2003. I just hope they will raise the rev limit back to the old way. Thanks.