Previous Thread
Next Thread
New Reply
Print Thread
Rate Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2

Joined: May 2002
Posts: 955
ECelica Staff
ECelica Staff
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 955

Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,040
ECelica Staff
2004 GMC Canyon Z-71
ECelica Staff
2004 GMC Canyon Z-71
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,040
OOOOO i like thumbsup eek

Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,442
Wheezy Joe
2002 Kawasaki Ninja 250
Wheezy Joe
2002 Kawasaki Ninja 250
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,442
so that 159 HP car is going to replace the Celica?

I think not.

It looks like an overweight Tiburon from the side. puke


To have played and laughed with enthusiasm
and sung with exultation
To know even one life has breathed easier
This is to have succeeded.

Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,442
Wheezy Joe
2002 Kawasaki Ninja 250
Wheezy Joe
2002 Kawasaki Ninja 250
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,442
Love the chrome even numbered spoke wheels, as well.

They should learn from Saturn: even spokes + chrome = crap


To have played and laughed with enthusiasm
and sung with exultation
To know even one life has breathed easier
This is to have succeeded.

Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 6,365
Likes: 1
Caleb
2000 Toyota Celica
Caleb
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 6,365
Likes: 1
looks like an accord/rsx if you ask me...it has economy car written all over it.

that said...it is by FAR the best looking scion i have seen yet (concept or not). it's a step in a better direction.

Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 170
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 170
Wow, I like it. Probably my favorite Scion so far. thumbsup

Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,979
Likes: 9
ECelica Admin
2001 Toyota Celica GT
ECelica Admin
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,979
Likes: 9
If you ask me... the tC was intended to take place of the COROLLA, not the CELICA

There is nothing similar about the tC and the celica... ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!

Last edited by isaac; Jan 8, 2004 8:47pm.

[Linked Image]
It's not just your imagination...
Your day really does go by twice as fast while on EverythingCelica.com

Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,442
Wheezy Joe
2002 Kawasaki Ninja 250
Wheezy Joe
2002 Kawasaki Ninja 250
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,442
They should have reintroduced this as a Paseo.


To have played and laughed with enthusiasm
and sung with exultation
To know even one life has breathed easier
This is to have succeeded.

Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 503
Senior Member
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 503
well.. it's better than those horrid station wagon concepts taht were released before this spineyes


//2k3 zephBlue celica

Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 503
Senior Member
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 503
plus.. this 2.4 engine could actually prove worthy with vvt-i. think of the nissan 240sx, only with valve timing! thumbsup let's hope this one actually gets aftermarket forced induction support to finally drive a nail through that srt-4 tongue


//2k3 zephBlue celica

Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 6,365
Likes: 1
Caleb
2000 Toyota Celica
Caleb
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 6,365
Likes: 1
Originally Posted by glitch
well.. it's better than those horrid station wagon concepts taht were released before this spineyes

ditto.

but you have to agree w/isaac and how its dumb not to make a liftback for the younger generation..especially if you plan on discontinuing the celica.

Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,152
ECelica Jester
2000 Toyota Celica GTS
ECelica Jester
2000 Toyota Celica GTS
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,152
Originally Posted by isaac
They took the Celica from the North American Market and replaced it with this puke
Thats it, I'm moving to Japan, at least there I will still be able to drive around in something thats functional.


[Linked Image from corolland.com]

If you ask me... the tC was intended to take place of the COROLLA, not the CELICA

There is nothing similar about the tC and the celica... ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!


Steak is very expensive in Japan.

Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,442
Wheezy Joe
2002 Kawasaki Ninja 250
Wheezy Joe
2002 Kawasaki Ninja 250
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,442
but you can get Kobe beef...

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm


To have played and laughed with enthusiasm
and sung with exultation
To know even one life has breathed easier
This is to have succeeded.

Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,152
ECelica Jester
2000 Toyota Celica GTS
ECelica Jester
2000 Toyota Celica GTS
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,152
Mmmm. . .

what's kobe beef? a piece of kobe tai?

Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,442
Wheezy Joe
2002 Kawasaki Ninja 250
Wheezy Joe
2002 Kawasaki Ninja 250
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,442
Originally Posted by beans
Mmmm. . .

what's kobe beef? a piece of kobe tai?

beef from rice fed cattle.

it is served SLIGHTLY cooked, and it is very very good...best beef you can get.


To have played and laughed with enthusiasm
and sung with exultation
To know even one life has breathed easier
This is to have succeeded.

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,137
ct
C'mon & hit me!
2000 Toyota Celica GTS
C'mon & hit me!
2000 Toyota Celica GTS
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,137
i like it...but not as a celica replacement. in a way it looks like a skyline cousin to me..hmmm...it's 2.4L with 150hp and 160 lbs. of tq. not bad but as a celi replacement i duno bout' that. thumbsdown rice

Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,029
Likes: 1
Masta OC
2003 Toyota Celica
Masta OC
2003 Toyota Celica
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,029
Likes: 1
I waaaaaaaaant!

Those things will be wicked with some mods thumbsup thumbsup thumbsup


I'm just a crosshair
I'm just a shot away from you

Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,152
ECelica Jester
2000 Toyota Celica GTS
ECelica Jester
2000 Toyota Celica GTS
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,152
But it's missing the Toyota emblem in the front and reminds me of a RSX.

Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 6,365
Likes: 1
Caleb
2000 Toyota Celica
Caleb
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 6,365
Likes: 1
Originally Posted by beans
But it's missing the Toyota emblem in the front and reminds me of a RSX.

well obviously its a scion symbol (owned by toyota) and yeah..it remins me of an rsx also.

Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,979
Likes: 9
ECelica Admin
2001 Toyota Celica GT
ECelica Admin
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,979
Likes: 9
hey btw, thanks for the link BlueBatmobile thumbsup


[Linked Image]
It's not just your imagination...
Your day really does go by twice as fast while on EverythingCelica.com

Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 310
loser magnet
2003 Toyota Celica GT
loser magnet
2003 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 310
its cute...i guess. to me it just looks like another blase' car, like a typical corolla or accord, you see em everyday but you dont pay any attention to em. idunno


i got my pirate antenna ball back! *rock*

Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 472
Senior Member
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 472
*sigh*
silly toyota... ohboy

Joined: May 2003
Posts: 5,342
dikitzaps
1974 Toyota Celica
dikitzaps
1974 Toyota Celica
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 5,342
damn...higher hp but not as nice as the celica thumbsdown

Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 6,365
Likes: 1
Caleb
2000 Toyota Celica
Caleb
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 6,365
Likes: 1
Originally Posted by spaztikid
damn...higher hp but not as nice as the celica thumbsdown

not higher than the gts.

Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 608
Senior Member
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 608
Hmm. At first I thought it was a Tiburon confused

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,619
Specialist
Specialist
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,619
Originally Posted by isaac
If you ask me... the tC was intended to take place of the COROLLA, not the CELICA

There is nothing similar about the tC and the celica... ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!
Isaac, I couldnt agree with you more. Especially with the comparison to the corolla, not the celica. IMO, The Xc doesnt look that bad...but to replace the celica with it? That's just a bad idea. I just hope that toyota/scions high expectations of teens buying the scions, blow up in their face as they realise that a lot of teens will not go for it. I still do not get why toyota's getting rid of their 'sports cars' in america...Oh well, I just hope that toyota reaslises their mistake.

Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 343
Member
2002 Toyota Celica
Member
2002 Toyota Celica
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 343
Oh please, that engine needs some serious tuning, with that much displacement it should have well over 220hp.


[Linked Image]
Airman First Class

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,619
Specialist
Specialist
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,619
Originally Posted by ct
i like it...but not as a celica replacement. in a way it looks like a skyline cousin to me..hmmm...it's 2.4L with 150hp and 160 lbs. of tq. not bad but as a celi replacement i duno bout' that. thumbsdown rice
I noticed that in the front end when I first saw it.

And i'm also wondering why 'Deaths sig image look EXACTLY like me!. wtf

Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 4,650
Rebel
2003 Toyota Celica GT
Rebel
2003 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 4,650
Not bad at all


[Linked Image]

Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 152
Member
2004 Toyota Celica
Member
2004 Toyota Celica
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 152
doesnt look bad, but toyota is a bunch of F*ckin idiots, all they do is F*ck up with american buyers. sell us some good shit toyota

Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 2,667
ECelica Staff
ECelica Staff
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 2,667
ugly .. puke

Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,925
Specialist
02 Toyota Celica
Specialist
02 Toyota Celica
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,925
i dont mind it...its ight


[Linked Image]

Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 367
Member
2001 Toyota Celica
Member
2001 Toyota Celica
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 367
i like it...wit dat said it is definetly not tha celica replacement thumbsdown

Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,899
ThE iRoN mAiDeN
2003 Toyota Celica GT
ThE iRoN mAiDeN
2003 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,899
I hate it, it looks like a "mom" car.

Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,864
Likes: 1
Specialist
2002 Toyota Celica
Specialist
2002 Toyota Celica
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,864
Likes: 1
i duno why some of you dont like it, but i find it really nice. of course it aint no celica replacement, but this sets scion to a higher level class car. the car looks pretty good. the headlights kinda remind me of a bmw 5series headlights, lookin the car from the side makes the tail lights look like maxima, and front the front door all the way to the start of the trunk reminds me of a g35. i really like it, finally scion came up with something nice. too bad the interior looks a little weird. but remember its a car under 20,000

Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 973
hookah-meister
2000 Toyota Celica GT
hookah-meister
2000 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 973
Not sure if it's just me, but it looks like a Skyline front with BMW 5 series front headlights or Altezza fronts and Tiburon tails. The body is aye, and 17" wheels as standard? It's ok. If THAT'S going to replace the Celica, then thumbsdown

Who's with me as far as the looks goes?

Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 10,110
05 WRB
2005 Subaru WRX STi
05 WRB
2005 Subaru WRX STi
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 10,110
I think it looks pretty good...

I told you that other thing wasn't it..


it's ok...I wonder how nice it can look with body kit and shit. grin


SUBARU TECNICA INTERNATIONAL

Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 10,110
05 WRB
2005 Subaru WRX STi
05 WRB
2005 Subaru WRX STi
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 10,110
Originally Posted by DiabloGTS
so that 159 HP car is going to replace the Celica?

I think not.

It looks like an overweight Tiburon from the side. puke


yea, a 159 hp 2.4 liter engine thumbsdown


SUBARU TECNICA INTERNATIONAL

Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,899
ThE iRoN mAiDeN
2003 Toyota Celica GT
ThE iRoN mAiDeN
2003 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,899
I took another look at it...


...it looks like a BMW/G35/Corolla love child...


...and I still hate it.

Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 973
hookah-meister
2000 Toyota Celica GT
hookah-meister
2000 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 973
Originally Posted by Gen7fan
I took another look at it...


...it looks like a BMW/G35/Corolla love child...


...and I still hate it.

Looks more like a BMW 5-series, Skyline and Tiburon got a lil kinky.

Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 10,110
05 WRB
2005 Subaru WRX STi
05 WRB
2005 Subaru WRX STi
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 10,110
I thought it would be better than this frown


SUBARU TECNICA INTERNATIONAL

Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 288
Member
2003 Toyota Celica
Member
2003 Toyota Celica
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 288
puke puke puke thumbsdown thumbsdown thumbsdown thumbsdown


I dated this blind girl once... Her name was .::. ...:. ::.:

Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 412
Senior Member
2004 Toyota Celica GT
Senior Member
2004 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 412
yeah...it looks nice, but too similar to the Corolla and RSX. And, it doesn't have a "sporty" look. But...good start for the Scion.


I want a Nissan Nismo 350Z!

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,137
ct
C'mon & hit me!
2000 Toyota Celica GTS
C'mon & hit me!
2000 Toyota Celica GTS
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,137
160+lbs. of tq thumbsup
2900+lbs weight thumbsdown
bmw/skyline-esque front/tibby rear thumbsup
scion label instead of toyo or lexus thumbsdown
great foreseeable trd support in the future thumbsup
will never corner like it's on rails like a celi thumbsdown
2.4L engine thumbsup
only produces 150+hp thumbsdown


maybe they'll make an "S" edition or xrs edition confused until then a replacement for the celi it is not thumbsdown

Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 34
Member
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Member
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 34
i have to admit, the looks are decent, but it looks just a little too much like a soapbar, 2900 lbs and only 160hp, i can already see it in my rearview mirror. I think they came out with the tC because the xA did horrible, if they're trying to mimmick a celica they did a horrible job, i think the specs of that car is just disgusting. I really think it would be a great car for my mom, im gonna go tell her about it. Good thing shes replacing that caravan soon tongue

Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 10,110
05 WRB
2005 Subaru WRX STi
05 WRB
2005 Subaru WRX STi
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 10,110
Originally Posted by ct
160+lbs. of tq thumbsup
2900+lbs weight thumbsdown
bmw/skyline-esque front/tibby rear thumbsup
scion label instead of toyo or lexus thumbsdown
great foreseeable trd support in the future thumbsup
will never corner like it's on rails like a celi thumbsdown
2.4L engine thumbsup
only produces 150+hp thumbsdown


maybe they'll make an "S" edition or xrs edition confused until then a replacement for the celi it is not thumbsdown

it weights 2900?? thumbsdown thumbsdown thumbsdown

that thing is going to be slow


SUBARU TECNICA INTERNATIONAL

Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 34
Member
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Member
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 34
Originally Posted by VSGTS14
Originally Posted by ct
160+lbs. of tq thumbsup
2900+lbs weight thumbsdown
bmw/skyline-esque front/tibby rear thumbsup
scion label instead of toyo or lexus thumbsdown
great foreseeable trd support in the future thumbsup
will never corner like it's on rails like a celi thumbsdown
2.4L engine thumbsup
only produces 150+hp thumbsdown


maybe they'll make an "S" edition or xrs edition confused until then a replacement for the celi it is not thumbsdown

it weights 2900?? thumbsdown thumbsdown thumbsdown

that thing is going to be slow

ya i agree, well i guess they dont think a five hundred pound difference will be very big btw the celica and tC

Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,029
Likes: 1
Masta OC
2003 Toyota Celica
Masta OC
2003 Toyota Celica
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,029
Likes: 1
Wow...

I can't believe how many "this is nothing like a Celica" or "this thing weighs more than my Celi!" posts there are here.

Obviously this is not meant to replace the Celi, or attract the same audience as our cars. Think about the market segment that buys Sunfires or (non-evo) Lancers. Toyota has finally decided to offer a PRACTICAL sporty car. I'm actually glad they are, because it's going to open up a whole new market segment for the company.

That being said, I'm as PISSED as everyone else here that the Celi's are going away in the US. With the release of the tC it's obvious to me that the Scion project isn't a poor attempt to create sports cars- it's Toyota deciding to exit the sports car market at this time. thumbsdown

On the BRIGHT side for those of us who like import sports cars- Mazda seems to be starting to come back as an actual contender. The RX-8 is (in my view) a good equal to our cars. The 3 blows away our Corolla's. The Miata is supposedly being worked on by Mazdaspeed for release of a model this year thumbsup. Still nothing like the Supra out there for us right now, but nobody can predict the future.

Last edited by RevMonster; Jan 5, 2004 7:21pm.

I'm just a crosshair
I'm just a shot away from you

Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 834
Senior Member
1996 Geo Prizm
Senior Member
1996 Geo Prizm
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 834
looks good thumbsup

Anonymous
Unregistered
Anonymous
Unregistered
it doesnt look too bad...but too much "economy" written all over it. This will sell but not to the younger generation as toyota is intending. definitely no celica replacement

Page 1 of 2 1 2
Join the conversation - Register Now or Log In to add your comment


Link Copied to Clipboard
Member Spotlight
LoFlyer
LoFlyer
2004 Toyota Celica
Covington,GA

Posts: 96
Joined: May 2004
Random: She's breakin' up, Captain!!
Show All Member Profiles 
Recent Topics
Spyder Headlight LEDs
by Dxnxld - Mar 25, 2024 6:51am
Anyone ever hear this noise?
by CeliacCelica - Mar 21, 2024 10:51am
Clunking sound (not sure where from)
by Juliansky - Mar 20, 2024 3:01am
Does anybody know where i can find a S53 trans rebuild kit?
by MoreRamenNoodles - Mar 19, 2024 8:57pm
Urgent
by SoloXKay - Mar 19, 2024 11:58am
OEM speedometer on aftermarket ecu
by Penaman99 - Mar 5, 2024 11:23am
Brake master cylinder
by Nigel100 - Mar 5, 2024 2:45am
newly purchased 2000 GTS
by CantShift - Feb 27, 2024 9:06pm
Customize Your Toyota Celica Privacy Policy · About · Contact
Privacy Policy · About · Contact
CelicaHobby.com is an independent Toyota Celica enthusiast website. CelicaHobby.com is not sponsored by or affiliated with Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. in any way. The Toyota and Celica names and logos are trademarks owned by Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
© CelicaHobby.com, 2001-2024
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 8.0.0
(Preview build 20230331)