Buying used car
06-Sep-2003, 10:47 AM
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Buying used car
I'm thinking of buying a 1987 Corolla GTS AE86. Just wondering what kinda things I should be looking out for when buying a car this old, any tips and such, cuz I don't really wanna waste $2000.
06-Sep-2003, 11:16 AM
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Re: Buying used car
Originally posted by Vanquish
I'm thinking of buying a 1987 Corolla GTS AE86. Just wondering what kinda things I should be looking out for when buying a car this old, any tips and such, cuz I don't really wanna waste $2000.
I'm thinking of buying a 1987 Corolla GTS AE86. Just wondering what kinda things I should be looking out for when buying a car this old, any tips and such, cuz I don't really wanna waste $2000.
06-Sep-2003, 12:30 PM
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btw here's one for sale
1987 Corrola gts Blk. on grey int. 2 dr., H/back AE86, 16V, 5 spd. RWD. New front fenders, new brake syst. new clutch, exhst., bearings, master cyl. Runs & drives well just like initial dealership. $1,900. (416)319-0575, Markham.
1987 Corrola gts Blk. on grey int. 2 dr., H/back AE86, 16V, 5 spd. RWD. New front fenders, new brake syst. new clutch, exhst., bearings, master cyl. Runs & drives well just like initial dealership. $1,900. (416)319-0575, Markham.
06-Sep-2003, 08:06 PM
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there is a race prepped ae86 for sale on www.soloontario.com
body is the best condition and the engine is in great condition too .... couldn't ask for a better maintained car....
thing to watch for is a good body ... with the suspension so old you'll most likel be repairing /replacing parts and same witht he drive train.... however thats normal for a car that old ... if the body starts to rust out there is the cut and reweld but eventually keeping up will be something that is very very hard to do ...
personally I wish when I had got my car I had paid extra for a good body.....
body is the best condition and the engine is in great condition too .... couldn't ask for a better maintained car....
thing to watch for is a good body ... with the suspension so old you'll most likel be repairing /replacing parts and same witht he drive train.... however thats normal for a car that old ... if the body starts to rust out there is the cut and reweld but eventually keeping up will be something that is very very hard to do ...
personally I wish when I had got my car I had paid extra for a good body.....
06-Sep-2003, 10:35 PM
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Originally posted by My Blue Si
How much pot did u smoke up this morning?
A clean crx is a novelty
How much pot did u smoke up this morning?
A clean crx is a novelty
I don't smoke pot. It's an opinion, my opinion, what Vanquish asked for. who made you the authority on novelty cars?
It's like I offended you or something?
:cry:
Maybe you were high on something with that ego.
07-Sep-2003, 03:34 AM
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Originally posted by esp
I don't smoke pot. It's an opinion, my opinion, what Vanquish asked for. who made you the authority on novelty cars?
It's like I offended you or something?
:cry:
Maybe you were high on something with that ego.
I don't smoke pot. It's an opinion, my opinion, what Vanquish asked for. who made you the authority on novelty cars?
It's like I offended you or something?
:cry:
Maybe you were high on something with that ego.
Everyone has opinions just like jokers, mine is a clean crx with stock paint and no rust on it, this corrola is other peoples, it's all good
BTW does this car have like 300 HP or something?
07-Sep-2003, 11:30 AM
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I like all honda's for their own characteristics. It's all a matter of opinion and taste. A clean CRX is better looking to me than a done up del sol(not as good as an S2000 haha).
I think because of the "Initial D" hype, the panda scheme AE86 has become an underdogs favorite.
check out this link, near the end:
http://auto.joins.com/upboard/pds/p...ukubaBattle.asf
there's a clip of a modified AE86 racing a Skyline GTR. Of course, just like the anime initial D, it's the driver's skill that makes the difference in a race.
I think because of the "Initial D" hype, the panda scheme AE86 has become an underdogs favorite.
check out this link, near the end:
http://auto.joins.com/upboard/pds/p...ukubaBattle.asf
there's a clip of a modified AE86 racing a Skyline GTR. Of course, just like the anime initial D, it's the driver's skill that makes the difference in a race.
07-Sep-2003, 08:50 PM
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The AE86 is actually the top choice in japan for novice and expert drivers for D1 racing. Drifting. In a mag I read today, the order of best drifting cars to modify and own were.
1. 240SX
2. AE86
3. Silvia
4. FD3S 93-95 RX 7
5. 87-91 RX7
6. then all the others like 350Z, SupraTT, miata, etc.
crazy car though, 2000 pounds, DOHC 1.6L, 112HP 102TQ, 53/47 weight distribution, rear wheel with LSD, etc. etc......2000 lbs is light for a car right?
Rick the post on "Cool Video" is what you're looking for in chit chat
1. 240SX
2. AE86
3. Silvia
4. FD3S 93-95 RX 7
5. 87-91 RX7
6. then all the others like 350Z, SupraTT, miata, etc.
crazy car though, 2000 pounds, DOHC 1.6L, 112HP 102TQ, 53/47 weight distribution, rear wheel with LSD, etc. etc......2000 lbs is light for a car right?
Rick the post on "Cool Video" is what you're looking for in chit chat
