Is 136k miles too much for a 2000 Toyota Celica GT-S?

Question

Im thinking about buying a 2000 celica GT-S. Theyre asking $6500 and I was curious is 136k miles too much? I know these last long but how long? Thanks in advance any insight is greatly appreciated

Answer 1

Decent price, but ask to see the maintenance records (that's the key to tell you if this is a good deal) I've seen these cars in the shop all the time burning oil like there's no tomorrow, so be careful. I'd ask to take it for a test drive and see how it rides, etc.

Answer 2

the 2ZZ-GE engine is a very reliable engine. Yamaha was commissioned by Toyota to build the 2ZZ-GE and they did an amazing job, just like Yamaha did when they were commissioned to build the 3S-GTE for the  four wheel drive, turbo charged celica! this engine uses a timing chain instead of a belt, and usually does not have to be replaced till about 220K miles, it has the VVTL-I technology, giving you 180HP when you need it, and 36 MPG on the highway! i hope it has the 6 speed manual because the auto transmission rods it of its agility! the 7th generation celica is a great car, i would totally recommend it especially the GT-S with the 2ZZ.....136K is nothing, it's barely broken in! there was a recall for the 7th gen celica by the way...not sure if the year 2000 was included, but you can find out from your local dealer...it was a recall for some defective bolts i believe, nothing major.

Answer 3

try looking up the blue book value first and car fax it. the average miles driven by Americans is roughly 12k per year, so factor in that it's a sports car and 18k a year is probably about right.

Answer 4

Based on http://www.nada.com that is a good price, though personally I wouldn't pay that much for a car that old.  Nobody knows how long that car will last or any car, they don't just blow up but break piece by piece.  I wouldn't call 136K miles just broken in on any gasoline engine, that's a lot of miles, though the engine may last twice that amount.  Definitely check the service records and have a mechanic look the car over.

Answer 5

some of these engines are known for eating oil because of the heat from the high reving so be very cautious i work at a toyota dealer and i see this all the time.

Answer 6

these cars are kinda hard to find. the asking price says it all. If I was you that car better have a good maintance record, good tires that match, and Ill tollerate a small ding, even minor bumper damage but that is it. If the car was not well taken care of I walt away, or drop the price.