My New Imported 2000 Celica!

[Simon22]

Hey Guys, Came across this site on 'youtube' decided to check it out, and its great!

I have just imported my new Celica from japan, I still have to get it complied for NZ roads, But shouldn't be to long. It came with some nice mods such as, Tein Adjustibles, C/F Bonnet, Mags and its a 6speed man =D. Here are some pics, So let me know what you think...


http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g150/Galant_Boy/IMG_2567.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g150/Galant_Boy/0004-1.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g150/Galant_Boy/IMG_2569.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g150/Galant_Boy/0000.jpg

[sooljoongdok]

Looks good. Tasteful mods and it appears to be in decent condition.

[Simon22]

Thank you sool =). To start my mods off i was thinkn of a 2.5" Exhaust with 3.5/4" Barrel Muffler, Any ideas on were is good place to start without opening the engine...yet =P

[JCMiller]

Nice car. Welcome to the site

[vehicle_5]

:thumbup: Nice. I like those wheels!

[celicatrd93]

welcome to the site, alot of great info here, nice car, mmmmmm right hand side. really nice car.

[atrac7GTS]

carbon fiber hood scoop!

[Celica402GTS]

engine bay need a good scrub down there buddy..and welcome to the site, enjoy your stay..

[Mr_BriXs]

very nice man.. i wonder how it cost to import a celica from japan to states?

[delija_16]

Shipping isn't expensive at all. It's around a $1000 to get it shipped to Europe or from Europe.

[imp]

very nice man.. i wonder how it cost to import a celica from japan to states?

why would you?

[Carbonized_GT]

to be mad tyte jdm yo!

[wawawaGTS]

wow right hand drive! :crazy2:

[Simon22]

Those pics were taken the day after i picked it up from the port, Since then its been wash nd polished up =P. These model Celicas go for around 16K-20K factory here, Cost me 7K for the car and 2K for shippng also another $900NZ for on road costs, Which i still need to do. Iv only driven this car round the block under 3500RPM and i was blown away! its like no other car iv driven, I cant wait to Let it lose lol :AF:

[The__J__Factor]

i just went to NZ a couple weeks ago and car prices are crazy cheap its awesome. ecept celicas they cost a bit, was surprised celicas cost more then the MR-S.

Driving NZ was amazing, Dunedin to Queenstown going through all the mountains, best roads ive ever been on...too bad i couldnt bring the celica there to rip it up

Anyway have fun man, u got an awesome deal :) !!

[blinding-gts]

Iv only driven this car round the block under 3500RPM and i was blown away! its like no other car iv driven, I cant wait to Let it lose lol :AF:


Take it past 6000rpm and I'm sure you'll have a grin on your face. I know I did the first time I drove mine. Congrats on your buy and welcome to the board.

[pnoygts]

thats hot!

[Toyota_Junkie_1]

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g150/Galant_Boy/IMG_2569.jpg


hmmm... A debadged GT-S, you don't see that too often. I only know of a couple people who had ever wanted to do that. Car looks real good like it is in the pictures you posted here, and I bet with a good wash it would look even better.

Also I personally have never seen a Celica that had a roof mounted antenna... I wonder if you can still do the S2k antenna swap on that. :gap:

Nice Purchase :thumbup:

[Snizzlers]

Nice Find , :cool:

[Haulin]

Also I personally have never seen a Celica that had a roof mounted antenna... I wonder if you can still do the S2k antenna swap on that. :gap:

I think its only North American Celicas that have the stupid steel azs poker ... I like the euro antennas. :wiggle:

[2way]

To start my mods off i was thinkn of a 2.5" Exhaust with 3.5/4" Barrel Muffler, Any ideas on were is good place to start without opening the engine...yet =P
Put a CAI on it 1st... it seems to already have an aftermarket exhaust. Nice deal. Welcome to the board. You will find it to be a great resource for your new toy(ota).

[ihartmycelica]

welcome :wave:
congrats on your purchase
i cant wait to see it grow

[Fingjosh]

that hood looks like it was painted...matt black.

am i the only one that sees this?

ps. still a nice car. i do also like where the antenna is. haha imagine an s2000 antenna right there. it would be like a nipple.

[Mclovin]

Yamaha Inside!

[RekD0514]

The fitment on the hood looks off.

[02_celica_gt]

that hood looks like it was painted...matt black.

am i the only one that sees this?

ps. still a nice car. i do also like where the antenna is. haha imagine an s2000 antenna right there. it would be like a nipple.

yeah it does look pretty dull. but overall still a sexy car nice find and at an awesome price!

[imp]

I think its only North American Celicas that have the stupid steel azs poker ... I like the euro antennas. :wiggle:
I've always loved that antenna.

[SpikedCola]

Always wanted a RHD Celica. Congrats!

[lambocelica1510]

i love rhd i want one

[The__J__Factor]

^ just a question but why?

why does it matter left or right and please dont say JDM tiaght Yo!

[Simon22]

Thanks guys! nd for the welcome =) The bonnet is carbon just very dull, A couple coats of lacor will have it sparkling in no time. Even is so i cant complain for the price, I bet when i hit lift i'll have a grin for 2 weeks straight! lol.

Can't wait to take it out nd start showing those 'Honda Bundys' real 'Tec'!

[imp]

^ just a question but why?

why does it matter left or right and please dont say JDM tiaght Yo!
because its cool to not be able to use drive-thrus or ATMs

[yovan]

Nice car I imported mine too from Japan. Seems that there is a grounding kit installed. Did you have a GPS Navigation system Installed , if yes is it in Japanese and what type of GPS Navi you have ? You will also need to clean the engine bay it kinda look very dirty, mine too was like that ..

[wceli]

Nice car and welcome.

[oONoGoAutoOo]

Nice car and welcome.

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[RekD0514]

He's going to be a mailman.

[Simon22]

Why am i going to be a mailman?...lol

Unfortantly my Celica arrived with no GPS/CD player due to theift on board the boat, It left Japan with a CD player and arrvies with none lol. I'll just save up and put a Kenwood in or something. Due to the extreme polution in japan it came very dirty like most cars, Its all clean now =D. How much did yours cost to import?

[Zyth01]

Dude wtf, send that car back and demand a refund. The god damn steering wheel is on the wrong side.

[hombredelassrta]

welcome buddy! i am pleasently surprised how well the veilside ec1 rear actually lines up with a WW kit

[Simon22]

I'm in NZ, The 'Right' side is the 'Right' side lol, I'd be worried if it was left hand. Thank you homebredelassrta =D

[yovan]

Why am i going to be a mailman?...lol

Unfortantly my Celica arrived with no GPS/CD player due to theift on board the boat, It left Japan with a CD player and arrvies with none lol. I'll just save up and put a Kenwood in or something. Due to the extreme polution in japan it came very dirty like most cars, Its all clean now =D. How much did yours cost to import?

I bought my car almost 3 Years back at 1390K Yen, With the odometer reading at 18000 Km. It was a GTS with I quote from the details "Straight 4 Cylinder DOHC VVTL-i 1795cc ( 2ZZ-GE / 190ps/7600rpm / 18.4kg-m/6800rpm ), FF 2WD 6MT, Fully Loaded with ABS, Air Bags, Auto A/C, SUNROOF, Fog Lamps, Window Visors, Rear Spoiler, Rear Wiper, Leather Steering Wheel, Split Folding Rear Seats, Genuine GPS/TV, CD/MD stereo, RPM meter, Remote Key. * Suspensions: F Strut, R Double-Wishbone / Brakes: F Ventilated Disc, R Disc * Body Color Code: 1D0 * TA-ZZT231 *"

[redlift]

I'm in NZ, The 'Right' side is the 'Right' side lol, I'd be worried if it was left hand. Thank you homebredelassrta =D

hey simon, it was a joke...lol

[CEGONAX-MAN]

Congrats on your imported Celica, but couldnt you find one in your local area?