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Get a corrola from the late 70s early 80s .

U will probably get it for $500 or less and u dont even need to pu oil or water in it and it just keeps going.

Unless u thrash it round the corner at 60 and throw the right wheel off by 5-10 degrees and the whole thing shakes like crazy. :oops: no i didnt.

3months later its still going.

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Dude I've got a 86 Corolla Seca.

red

twin cam 4A-GE

178000kms

about 10 months rego

Highly modified with...

Air freshner tree on mirror.

weight reduction with removal of crappy radio.

I'll get rid of it for $2K.

Works fine, but no longer need it.

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yes mate still have it.

I am replacing the battery and power steering belt probably tomorrow.

The belt went yesterday and my bright young brother left the lights on..

as I said, it's a pretty good car for that kinda money.

Engine does not blow smoke and works fine.

The seats are really clean cause they have always had some ugly seat covers so the original material is in good nic.

Body is mainly straight except for the occasional parking bump or scratch.

The paint is the original 16 byear old paint and is fading in some areas but if you can be bothered to buff it out, it would be cool.

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I'm looking for a Toyota Sprinter. The AE-86 model, preferably with a dead motor so me and my uncle can wack in a 20V 4AGE.

It can be my daily car and then I'll go nutz on the R.

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Silver-Arrowz :D Nice choice!

I've been thinking of doing the same to use as a run-about to drive to work, shops, etc. in if I ever get around to owning a Skyline. Drop a 20v 4A-GE in and leave it as a low-key sleeper with those old Supra or Cressida wheels and fresh paint - Sweet!!!

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