DC5 non r/s vs Celica 7th Gen

[strider]

yeah ofcoz

my budget doesnt stretch to the $25k ish for the type R/S sighhh

im looking at around $15k

[[Type_R]]

yeah ofcoz

my budget doesnt stretch to the $25k ish for the type R/S sighhh

im looking at around $15k

yeah dude, in that case - $15k (give or take) for a 6sp man celica 140kws at the fly. Go for it.

[[NAV]]

celica = win
for the power and features it has.. its worth it..

[strider]

NAV i like ur avator

mm yeah thanks, if only i have another $10k lying around i can go DC5r

[davoh]

honestly....me from a 5th gen celica to a dc5....

id tell u dc5 any day.....honestly its more of a car that a guy drives....

+1 on resale value......and easier sale any time

[IZY-10]

i hate that celica but sorry to say the celica is better in every aspect hands down compared to the base dc5

[Harris]

Celica.

[strider]

lotsa celica loving.

[geeang]

For $15k, the 7th Gen Celica just has so many advantages over the Base DC5.

[dreamshifter]

Too many biased opinions...as expected on ozhonda =P

I own a base model DC5 but had driving lessons in a celica.

The celica is much more fun to drive because of its added power "lift".
The base model DC5 just has a fuel saving vtec that kicks in at 2200rpm, it just a 'sporty looking' car.

Both would have similar aftermarket support but the celica would be a whole lot cheaper to maintain (part prices). + many engine mods are interchangeable with the corolla sportivo.

DC5R/S >> Celica > DC5base

[integraz]

Handling would be near the same.

Power is Celica for sure, better than the base dc5.

Aftermarket would be similar if not a tad more for the dc5, due to the fact you can interchange stuff with the type R/S.
But parts for the the base dc5 ONLY, is less than the celica.

Celica interior is crud.

IMO get the celica + power FC you would be pretty even with stock dc5 R/S.

The problem with the celica engine from factory is that it falls of the "vtec" band, but the power FC rectifies this.

I have a base dc5, so it's not worth getting it, either celica, or go straight to ITR/S

[Zilli]

if you are stuck to this budget with this choice of car then you really need to consider what you want the car for...

From a drivetrain standpoint i would say the Celica shits all over the base DC5... the base wasnt made for performance... it only just puts out a little bit more than a Corolla...Sure the build is probably a bit nicer, only a little bit, we are talking about Toyota here... resale is probably better... but who give a ****? are you 50?

I'd got the celica in this sintance, even though the gear ratio's are all ****ed up and it has no LSD...