I Want a GT4 - 6G Celicas Forums

JoKeRkId613

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I have $35,000 cash and want to get a GT4. I was going to get a 370Z but after dealing with over 10 local Nissan dealers, no one seems to want to sell me the car - even after showing them the checks - they're a bunch of greedy bastards. It's rediculous that even in this crappy economy with everyone going out of business, they act this way. Anyway, I figure getting the GT4 is cheaper and it'd be nice to save some of that cash.

What's the best way to get one? Does anyone know any websites for importers with inventory search, perhaps? I know it's nearly impossible to get but with enough money, I guess it can be done.

edit: i must sound like a noob posting this, but i've actually been here a few years. sorry if the post annoyed anyone. lol.

chacha

#2

there's a couple out there...travel to canada...-$1000, deal with dealer there and buy one...drive it back....DONE...if you got the money already....this step up there should be easy to follow...

96bluevert

#3

Getting it legal in the states is going to be difficult...But if you can find a way, more power to you.

"A true car enthusiast can see the potential in any car"QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Oct 3, 2008 - 2:01 PM)i rather be a slow turtle in risk of extinction, than a fast locust, that you can see everywhere and need to be terminated.

crankyelbow

#4

get a 5th gen and swap in a 3rd gen 3sgte... build to hearts content and enjoy a car that cost you a fraction of a 370z and will poop on it from every angle.

jimmykay

#5

You could get a Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Track and save yourself 8-10k I've heard that they are actually pretty decent.

Personally if I had 35k to drop on a car I would look at a WRX STi, or maybe even a BMW 128i. But those don't allow for nearly as much hauling as the ~~truck~~ hatchback of the Celica.

'99 Celica GT - Sold'11 Mazdaspeed3

JoKeRkId613

#6

genesis, ive considered, havent test driven. might have to do that.

1 series i dont like. if anything it'd be the 135i, but even then, after taxes, it climbs over 35k, same with sti. i only like to buy brand new cars, unless it's not possible - like the gt4.

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QUOTE (chacha @ Jun 11, 2009 - 4:38 PM)

>there's a couple out there...travel to canada...-$1000, deal with dealer there and buy one...drive it back....DONE...if you got the money already....this step up there should be easy to follow...

how much do they go for in canada?

GordGT4

#7

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QUOTE (jimmykay @ Jun 11, 2009 - 5:11 PM)

>You could get a Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Track and save yourself 8-10k I've heard that they are actually pretty decent.

Personally if I had 35k to drop on a car I would look at a WRX STi, or maybe even a BMW 128i. But those don't allow for nearly as much hauling as the ~~truck~~ hatchback of the Celica.

My GT4 eats STi's for breakfast and Evo's for lunch !

If your mind is set on a GT4, go out and get one. Theres always a way !

1994 Toyota Celica ST205 280bhp/275lb.ft**My YouTube Videos**

Sinyk

#8

There's two for sale in Campbell River at tyeeimports.com. One is $8900 the other $9300, but I assume there's additional fees before you can take it off the lot. I'm sure one of the Calgary guys could tell you about any additional fees related to legalizing the car for our roads.

jimmykay

#9

Don't get me wrong, I would LOVE to have a GT4, but realistically I dont see spending 35k on legally importing a 15yr old car being a good way to spend your money.

'99 Celica GT - Sold'11 Mazdaspeed3

GriffGirl

#10

I watched this whole Road & Track thing about the Genesis on the Speed channel and I have to say, it really looks worth looking into. I NEVER thought I'd hear myself say something like that about a Hyundai. . . but it got excellent reviews by Consumer Reports and Road & Track.

That being said, you might try contacting Joe (crap, I can't remember his user name!) who's in Okinawa (USMC) or Stetsonaw, either of them might be able to help point you in the right direction of legit exporters. I think Culpable has some knowledge and possibly some contacts, too. I do know that you won't be able to import it in one piece into the US, you'll have to import the front clip and the rear clip as separate parts. There could also be some issues registering the car, but depending on how scrupulous you are there are ways to work around that quite easily, I'm sure.

You might have to look around on the web some, but I know there's a guy in Indiana IIRC who imported a GT-Four to the US. He has since sold the car, but he would be a good person to either read up on or contact to find out how to do the whole thing. And I think believe it or not you'll have an easier time importing one directly from Japan than you will from Canada.

JoKeRkId613

#11

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QUOTE (jimmykay @ Jun 11, 2009 - 6:07 PM)

>Don't get me wrong, I would LOVE to have a GT4, but realistically I dont see spending 35k on legally importing a 15yr old car being a good way to spend your money.

i wouldn't spend all 35k into a gt4, for that i'd get a very nice supra. i'm just making it a point because when i would look at these types of threads, they're mostly dreams because people think 15k is too much. i'd gladly pay that for a gt4.

LewFX

#12

whats your secret to getting 35k!

xs94st

#13

Send $49.95 to my paypal and I'll send you a booklet and DVD showing you how ;P

Pandelica 2.0 in progress.

Nartanian

#14

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QUOTE (xs94st @ Jun 11, 2009 - 8:01 PM)

>Send $49.95 to my paypal and I'll send you a booklet and DVD showing you how ;P

I think an Evo IX would be great because, it has a crap load of potential for a reasonable amount of money. A Lexus IS300 or SC300 would be sweet as well. That is just my .02 cents though.

This post has been edited by Nartanian: Jun 11, 2009 - 8:19 PM

"God created turbo lag to give V8's a chance"

azian_advanced

#15

maybe PM the guys who are driving gt-fours in the US and ask how they got them and how they are driving them.

but if you ever figure out a way to import them from Canada, let me know.

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TRD_Ian

#16

here is what you do if you dont already own a celica buy one!.....drive it to canada.....bring it to say my house....drive to montreal.....hijack/hot wire a GT4 of same color and drive it back to my place or some one else in canada u could trust.... swith the vin and plates and drive back to the states no problem........you could also just buy the GT4 and do that legaly but our police are slow and kinda lazy.....you could easily out run them and loose em for a joke so save 10 grand that way...just an idea

i hate snow, missing my celica

delusionz

#17

gt4 kicks ass, they r worth 9k in new zealand

Mike W1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOURGT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC269awhp / 273ft-lbs

Hanyo

#18

in all honesty $15k doesnt really get you a performance car. When you factor in all the fees and what not your looking at or around $25k. And the only way I will ever import a GT4 is the WRC edition. Anything else your better off spending your money on a wrx STI and using the extra money on upgrades.

If you want to get a new car, try the new chevy camaro and the genesis, every where i've read kept saying there are good cars.

delusionz

#19

Why WRC specifically? What is it about WRC that makes every other GT-Four worse than Subaru?

Personally I think later models are better.

1. Younger running gear, less kms (generally)

2. Airbags

3. Sideskirts

4. Facelift headlights & tail lights, facelift interior

5. Not all JDMs in 1994 have ABS brakes

I'm making my own intercooler spraybar and water pump system, and I doubt you'd want to be activating antilag on a street going car without 100's of CT20b's at your disposal.

Mike W1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOURGT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC269awhp / 273ft-lbs

joehernandez

#20

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QUOTE (LewFX @ Jun 11, 2009 - 8:09 PM)

>whats your secret to getting 35k!

X2

and you will have plenty of money left and with that
you can even get me one!!! doesn't that sounds great!!!!
or at least a 3sgte and i guarantee you your way to heaven is assured!!!

Axel04

#21

If you really do have that kind of money and are interested in getting a gt4 I know a couple people here in central florida that I can talk to for you. They have imported alot of cars in the last couple years. LMK and I will talk to him asap.

jimmykay

#22

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QUOTE (Axel04 @ Jun 12, 2009 - 9:00 AM)

>If you really do have that kind of money and are interested in getting a gt4 I know a couple people here in central florida that I can talk to for you. They have imported alot of cars in the last couple years. LMK and I will talk to him asap.

...And once again, the resources of 6gc saves the day.

'99 Celica GT - Sold'11 Mazdaspeed3

Nial

#23

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QUOTE (delusionz @ Jun 12, 2009 - 12:30 AM)

>gt4 kicks ass, they r worth 9k in new zealand

They do in deed "kick ass" one of the best looking cars that normal money can buy.

Pick one up in the UK now for £2000 ($3200) all in...stupid cheap at the moment which is sad as people are making more money breaking them up for parts than selling them as a whole. Have seen them go as cheap as £1500 ($2500)

With $35,000 you could come over and buy ten of them.

My Facebook GT4 Build page.https://www.facebook.com/groups/GT4Rebuild

xs94st

#24

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QUOTE (Nial @ Jun 12, 2009 - 7:22 AM)

>With $35,000 you could come over and buy ten of them.

Oh my, wouldn't that be a lovely site

I think that you should hit axel up and see how you can get one. I want to see this go through becuase that would inspire the hell outta me to get one =)

Pandelica 2.0 in progress.

azian_advanced

#25

i remember someone posting on here a few years back of a silver gt-four being sold in Florida by some exotic car importer.. i'm not sure if it was ever sold

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QUOTE (yarik83 @ Nov 22, 2005 - 11:32 AM)

>here is the link: http://www.evolutionimports.com/ go into used cars (top right) and scroll through the pages. i think it is on 4th page.
here are specs:
1995 toyota Celica GT4 ST205
The Turbo charged AWD celica was one of the rarest celicas made.This car has the 2.0L Air/water intercooler,Apexi air filter,PW,PS,AC,PW,double Din radio,5 speed tranny,cat back exhaust.This car is FL right now.call for more details.This car is at our Florida facility,call to make an apointment to see it
Color: silver
Price: $19,000
Mileage: 37,000 miles
Condition: Interior: 4/5 | Exterior: 4/5

the site is no longer running

another interesting post by FORGMANN

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QUOTE (FORGMANN @ Mar 5, 2006 - 1:14 PM)

>There actually was or is a silver one for sale in FL for $19k .. overpriced yes.. and being sold by evolution imports they title all there cars thru loop holes in Fl .. car is considered a kit car i believe but not 100% sure ..

Besides mine (midest car noted in previous post) and NH car there is at least 3 more real st205's in NA.

one in Calgary (same guy who got mine) , black one that was sold on EBAY 3 or 4 years ago in NJ but who knows where it is now , and supposedly a silver one in WA but have never seen it ..

when i was towing my car home ran into kid at McDONALDS in Billings ,MT that said they picked up a friends JDM S13 in WA and importer had a silver st205 .. dont really care either way ...

i can say one thing about titling .. I have a friend who has a blue 94 jdm mr2 and he has had car for over three years been pulled over 7 times and never once i say ONCE was the rhd or his crappy vin swap (which he didn't do ) ever called into question .. Now he lives in Indiana and BMV laws are very very easy compared to most states .The car had to have a county sheriff impsection twice and passed without issue .. Now i am not saying if you get a st205 do a vin swap but there is no DOT police .. You deal with local authorities only so getting into US is the bigger hurdle .. title any way you want and good luck but understand the risks .. dont be ignorant..

my car was listed as parts car but still had to go thru 5 min inspection at border and had zero issues even through car was driveable and overall complete .. all they cared about was drugs, produce, and any hidden terrorists i might be smuggling in .. paid 200 in taxes and had paperwork done and cleared before i even hit border ..

now i am 32 and plan on using mt st205 as my collector car / hobby car .. would not reccommend it as a daily driver and even more so if your younger .. the RHD will be tricky for younger inexperienced drivers and being younger cops will go out of there way to investigate rhd . plus when we are younger we tend to have car exposed more out on street and that leads to issues with people knowing about your and will tell their shady buddy they really want your rhd car and that could lead to possible theft issues ..

i would love to see more st205's in US ..good luck and happy importing ..

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block

#26

forget the genesis. it's butt ugly. the track version has a potent mitsu motor but the looks killed it for me. it looks so out of place like the 1st generation tiburon. i say if you could find a nice gt-4, go for it. there are always ways of doing it. best bet is to drive up to canada or have a canadian drive one across the border and buy a 1-way ticket back for him

that was my plan a while back but i went for an is300 instead. GL and update us!

Hanyo

#27

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QUOTE (delusionz @ Jun 12, 2009 - 12:25 AM)

>Why WRC specifically? What is it about WRC that makes every other GT-Four worse than Subaru?

Personally I think later models are better.

1. Younger running gear, less kms (generally)

2. Airbags

3. Sideskirts

4. Facelift headlights & tail lights, facelift interior

5. Not all JDMs in 1994 have ABS brakes

I'm making my own intercooler spraybar and water pump system, and I doubt you'd want to be activating antilag on a street going car without 100's of CT20b's at your disposal.

only the hardcore rally version had the antilag, the wrc gt4 is just a normal gt4 with the rally goodies. I'm not saying that the regular gt4 is worse then a wrx. But if i was gonna go through all the trouble of finding a gt4 + import it + find replacement parts (your never gonna be able to find brake rotors/pads ect for the gt4 in the states) for the run of the mill car i might as well get the wrx. Easy replacement parts and upgrade.

GordGT4

#28

You can buy GT4 ST205's over here in the UK for between 3-5k pounds. Dunno what that works out for you boys.

I paid £3,500 pounds for mine, but I got lucky. The owner was in a rush to sell and I was in the right place at the right time. The money and time he spent on the car, he coulda got anywhere between 4k-5k.

I have never driven a Supra, but a few people in the ClanJapan website I am on do, and they are serious cars with serious power. I'd have to drive one before having an opinion between them both, but I couldn't see the Supra out shining my GT4

1994 Toyota Celica ST205 280bhp/275lb.ft**My YouTube Videos**

FORGMANN

#29

Wow, Haven't looked at those pix in a long time ..The one with car on trailer is at 6am in MN. Drove from just north of Helena,MT to just cross border in MN, 18hrs of driving.

Now anyone who wants a st205 could purchase in canada and do like i did and tow across (really only option),i would remove front sheet metal or something to make
car look like parts car and have a broker and seller in canada do a bill of sale as parts only. Canadian title would be useless to use but could help speed up finding a way to
register at local DMV/BMV. Biggest hurdle is getting across border.. I crossed directly south of Calgary which is in middle of nowhere and for most part quiet crossing.

This was over 5 yrs ago and i am not sure on any changes to customs laws but do know brokers fees and taxes went up. As long as paperwork is done ahead of time and
you catch a border patrol agent having a good day then have a good chance of no issues. Btw crew on Sat was extremely more relaxed then friday crew when i was going to
canada. Way less power trip'n going on.. US seems to be more focus on foods,drug,and if you have anyone hidden in trunk rather than what the hell your towing.

I am not 100% sure could still pull off but in theory no reason can still tow as parts car just as long paperwork says parts car.Once you get home then up to you and local
laws to deal with. I would budget at least $ 2000 over cost of st205 in canada to cover fees,towing,gas,etc...It might even be easier if had a shipping company pick up "parts
car" and tow over with other cars on a semi but again just idea...

Old guy with the toys95 ST205 WRC (the real deal)94 MR2 HARDTOP Supercharged 2GR/6SPD 22 owned

rave2n

#30

Want one myself, still debating on just straight importing one, or doing the clip thing on the ST...hard choices ahead.

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