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I made a topic a couple days ago saying that I was just going to keep my GT, but something kept pushing me to keep on looking for a GTS.

I already have 5 people at my work who want to purchase my GT off of me, and I have found some good deals on GTS's. I found one for 11995, 48k miles, fully loaded. And another for 1000 more with only 37k miles. My dad told me he is going to call insurance and ask them how much it would go up if I get a GTS. Hopefully it will not go up a lot. *crosses fingers*


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im 19, married, usaf, no accidents, 304/month with geico...nice...

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go for it thumbsup cheers


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Originally Posted by tido
im 19, married, usaf, no accidents, 304/month with geico...nice...

Im 20 and I have insurance on my own for 240..

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Well, we just called insurance. I pay 150/month right now for my GT, and they told me with a GTS 6 speed it would ONLY go up to 165/month! AWESOME!

GTS HERE I COME! thumbsup


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Make no mistake, the GTS costs a lot to insure. I don't know how the GT compares though. When you find out, please let us know. Good luck! thumbsup

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Originally Posted by jl2fast4u
Well, we just called insurance. I pay 150/month right now for my GT, and they told me with a GTS 6 speed it would ONLY go up to 165/month! AWESOME!

GTS HERE I COME! thumbsup

All right!

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that 165/month is with a good student discount though. If I didn't have a good student discount, it would be at 185/month. Still not bad considering I'm only 19.


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For the mere $20 difference, I say - screw the whole school thing and become a male slut in your NEW GTS!!! grin thumbsup


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speaking of insurance, heard of deductables? use it! i have so many deductables on my car insurance (dual airbag, "ABS" hahaha, "alarm", sealt belt, traffic school and etc...) funny how my insurance agent believe my GT has an ABS...and yeah they really give you bigger deduction if you have that. wink but what the heck I got away with it so i'm not complaining

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Mileage is too high, I'd pass.


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dude a wrx is cheaper on insurance for me


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isn't it 4 door cars cheaper on isurance than 2 door cars?

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Originally Posted by tido
im 19, married, usaf, no accidents, 304/month with geico...nice...


married at 19!!!! man i hope shes one hot babe.

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what year are the GTS'?

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Originally Posted by ct
what year are the GTS'?

2000's. I'm staying away from the 02's.


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Originally Posted by jl2fast4u
Originally Posted by ct
what year are the GTS'?

2000's. I'm staying away from the 02's.

check the lift bolts, peeling moonroof, notchy shifting, etc. use this as a bargining tool to lower the price...

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Originally Posted by ct
Originally Posted by jl2fast4u
Originally Posted by ct
what year are the GTS'?

2000's. I'm staying away from the 02's.

check the lift bolts, peeling moonroof, notchy shifting, etc. use this as a bargining tool to lower the price...

I've heard a lot about lift bolts, but what exactly are they? Where are they located? How much does it cost to replace them?


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uh oh...you're in a world of hurt if you bought one with a broken lift bolt..lol rofl

but i think you'll be covered under the 60k/5 year powertrain warranty... thumbsup

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Originally Posted by ct
uh oh...you're in a world of hurt if you bought one with a broken lift bolt..lol rofl

but i think you'll be covered under the 60k/5 year powertrain warranty... thumbsup

WHY? Please explain! What happens if one is broke and how could you tell if it's broke? How much does it cost to replace?


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read and learn my son...if you're under 5 years and 60K then you're good. but if they don't honor the warranty then the dealer will charge you at least 6.5 hours of work (which can amount to 70/85 per hour of labor...that around $450-$500+).


https://celicahobby.com/tech/tsb2/TSB_liftbolts.pdf

but checking and replacing just a WORN bolt is easy. just open the engine cover thumbsup

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good luck with everything...Lift Mode! thumbsup

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Originally Posted by ct
read and learn my son...if you're under 5 years and 60K then you're good. but if they don't honor the warranty then the dealer will charge you at least 6.5 hours of work (which can amount to 70/85 per hour of labor...that around $450-$500+).


https://celicahobby.com/tech/tsb2/TSB_liftbolts.pdf

but checking and replacing just a WORN bolt is easy. just open the engine cover thumbsup

So if I buy a car from a dealer, or from a private party, and the car has under 60k miles, it should still be under warranty correct? I bought my GT at 40k miles and they never told me anything about still having a warranty...

And I clicked on that link you gave me, and you have to remove a lot of stuff to see if the lift bolts are broken/worn. Is there any other way to know if they are broken or worn without taking off all that stuff? I'm not going to go to the dealer and spend an hour taking off all that stuff just to check for lift bolts.


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Originally Posted by jl2fast4u
[quote=ct]read and learn my son...if you're under 5 years and 60K then you're good. but if they don't honor the warranty then the dealer will charge you at least 6.5 hours of work (which can amount to 70/85 per hour of labor...that around $450-$500+).


https://celicahobby.com/tech/tsb2/TSB_liftbolts.pdf

I'm not going to go to the dealer and spend an hour taking off all that stuff just to check for lift bolts.

here's a thought...why don't you do it yourself? LOL rofl...it's not hard. remember when you were freaking out about the intake install...this is much easier... rofl

there is NO way to tell if a bolt is broken. you may experience irregular lift power delivery, but since you never owned a gts you never know what irregular or regular is...it's simple, if they are worn just replace them (the two bolts cost only $1.50)...if they are broken then have the dealer do it under warranty...if the car you bought is out of warranty...then you better find yourself a cheap and reliable mechanic.

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damn bro! GTS aye!! good shit! wave your gonna love LIFT MAN!!

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you wont regret it but i would stay away from the 2000 since they do have lift issues


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uhh I have a 2000 rolleyes and I havent had a "lift" issue bro. Although I changed the Lift Bolts about after a month or 2 after I bought the car.

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w00t!!! congrats with the gts thumbsup hope it goes well for ya, I know it will thumbsup thumbsup thumbsup


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