1998 Toyota Celica GT Convertible 2-Door 2.2L

Great two-owner 1998 Toyota Celica Convertible. Manual transmission. We have been owners since 2002. It has been garage kept for the past 10 years.This car runs and drives!
The top looks good, original glass rear window is clean and easy to see through - huge improvement over convertibles with plastic rear windows.
The interior looks nice: there is a small tear on the center console as shown in pictures and the skirt around the shifter is wearing, the seats are clean, and in good repair. It also has the original (and clean) floor mats. We have never smoked in the car.
The exteriorlooks good for a car its age: there is some oxidation on the spoiler and on the passenger side door. The rear driver side window goes down slowly. We will include with purchase an aftermarket car cover and the original convertible boot cover (although we never used it).
The AC runs great! The car has had no major accidents and no check engine light on. Clear title, in hand.No rust. Its only driven about 200 miles a month right now. In the last 20k miles we have had the timing belt changed, the clutch replaced, filters and spark plugs have all been replaced.One tire is brand new,Ibelieve the other 3 still have at least 35% wear.The brake pads would last us another year. Occasionally the CV axle will whine, and there is a power steering leak.Other than that, all known maintenance and repairs have been done. It also just passed AZ emission for the next two years. I'm honestly sad to sell because this car is beautiful and will be a classic someday.
We're selling because our family has grown and we need a family car instead of a sports car. If it still worked for our family we would puta littlemoney into it and keep it for another 80k+ miles.
Maintenance performed recently:
Clutch Replaced and general tune-up: Nov 2015. Timing belt, water pump,engine gasket replaced: Sept 2014.
In theinterest of full disclosure, the reserve price is $1500. The car is reliable, we drive it on short trips 10-30 miles weekly, but we have not taken it on a long road trip for quite some time - it may do fine, but no guarantees. If you prefer to have it shippedI will be available to work with any shipper and make myself and the car available for pick up.
Buyer has the opportunity to look at the car BEFORE auction ends. The car is located in PHOENIX ARIZONA my phone number is 480-678-1353 if you want to make arrangements to see it. Please be clear this is an AS IS SALE, meaning the winning bidder gets the car in the condition it is in, there are no warranties expressed or implied. I've done my best to describe the car accurately but encourage people to come see it in person.
Local pick up in Phoenix, Arizona 85339. Buyer MUST pay NON REFUNDABLE 500.00 deposit within 24 hours of auction close. Full payment must be made within 3 days of auction close. The car must be picked up within 7 days of auction close unless otherwise agreed upon by calling480-678-1353. If you need shipping arrangements please use U-ship or equivalent and they company can coordinate with me. If the car is not paid for within this time period, then the deposit will be kept and the car will be re listed.
The car has an ARIZONATitle. We will respond to all Sunday inquiries promptly on Monday morning.
PLEASE BID ONLY IF YOU INTEND TO BUY, YOU MUST SEND ME A MESSAGE BEFORE BIDDING: INFORMING ME THAT YOU INTEND TO BUY THIS CAR IF YOU WIN THE BID. I WILL CANCEL YOUR BID IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS. I GET CHARGED WHEN I LIST THIS CAR REGARDLESS OF IF THE BUYER ACTUALLY PAYS. PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE AND BID WISELY AND ONLY IF YOU INTEND TO BUY.
IF YOU WIN: CONGRATULATIONS, Down Payment MUST be made within 24 Hours.
ACCEPTABLE PAYMENT METHODS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
- WALMART TO WALMART Payment (THIS IS SAFEST, WE ARE BOTH PROTECTED)
- Money Order WITH tracking Number Once Mailed
- Cashiers Check WITH Tracking Number Once Mailed
- Bank Check WITH Tracking Number Once Mailed- Cash in hand.
IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT PAYMENT PLEASE CALL ME DONT JUST BID AND NOT PAY
I HAVE DONE MY VERY BEST TO ACCURATELY DESCRIBE THIS CAR
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS I ENCOURAGE YOU TO CALL ME DIRECT480-678-1353. THE CAR IS ADVERTISED LOCALLY SO BID EARLY BECAUSE I WILL SELL IT IF SOMEONE HAS CASH IN HAND!!