Finally i've decided that i'll buy a Celica 7th gen since i've been seeing 2 celicas roaming around my area (alabang). 1 red celica GT non turbo version and 1 pearl white celica GTS with the TRD action package (***y as hell)

I also saw 2 listings online, 1 blue celica GTS manual tranmission for 700K and 1 celica GTS white automatic transmission for 650K

I was told that the engine parts are the same with altis and camry 2000-2005 models here in the philippines. only a few body and exterior parts are needed to be ordered online and accessible through amazon and ebay. so i think maintenance is not really an issue.

So here are the PROS i could think of:

1. Easy maintenance
2. Gas consumption is low since it's just 1.8
3. Car is fast with the turbo GTS version
4. Quite rare here in the philippines
5. Very big space for the front seats (especially i'm 6'3)
6. Toyota reliability
7. Very big space at the back compartment

CONS:

1. Body parts are expensive since it will only be sourced overseas (be sure di ka mabangga)
2. 4 seater but for the back seats only dogs and children can fit
3. Road noise (as i read on only reviews)

Any inputs regarding the prices of the 2 and if it's a good buy?