Please, anymore responces on the GT's speed would be greatly appreciated, i might get one this weekend if i can gather more info.

 

Well, i looked it up and the old celica had about 130 hp and went 0-60 in about 8.5 seconds, so the new celica with 140 hp would probably do it in the low 8 second range, compared to the high eight to low nine the coupe would put out. I think this solves my problem. If you'de like to add anything, please do so.

 

when i raced the celica, i had intake and plugs and wires. i know he had exhaust, but other then that i'm not sure.

 

curb weight 2425, 140HP vs. accord (98-02) curb weight 2943, 150HP (LX/EX Models)

and not to confuse matters more but why not a prelude? 97-01 prelude curb weight 2954, 190-200HP right in your price range...



Celica Specs
http://consumerguideauto.howstuffwor...a-celica-4.htm

Accord Specs
http://consumerguideauto.howstuffwor...a-accord-4.htm

 

since your price range is around 17k i would try to get my hands on a used 2006 honda civic Si. Thats a nice little coupe that will give ya some fun. PLus it looks cool.

And dont get celica. My friend at work has one with inake and exhuast. The thing as slow as hell. My car can beat it just pressing the gas 3/4th of the way down. Plus the lack alot of torque. Worst then the accords in my opinion.