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g'day,

i have done a quick search, and couldn't find when the laurel production run started... i know the a31 started in '88... so if any one knows and would like to share, it would be appreactiated :rolleyes:

also, what seems to be the going price for a stock auto laurel?

-Ryan

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Laurel production started in 1968 with the C30 and died in 2002 with the C35

1968-73

the base model had a 1.8

63kw, 86hp @ 5600 with 155nm @ 3600 of torque

and weighed 1010kg

between 1970-73

and the best model had a 2.0

69kw, 94hp @ 5600 with 162nm @ 3200 torque

and weighed 1025kg

heres a pic of the C130 which started in 73-76

http://www.alljapanesecars.com/viewcr.php3...yr=1973&mc=C130

The C33 Laurel started production in 1989......about Feb from memory. A stock auto, NON turbo is worth bugger all.

I understand that it is enticing to buy a stocker and mod it......but in the long run it is generally cheaper to buy a modified vehicle to start with.

The C33 Laurel started production in 1989......about Feb from memory. A stock auto, NON turbo is worth bugger all.

I understand that it is enticing to buy a stocker and mod it......but in the long run it is generally cheaper to buy a modified vehicle to start with.

Rite on it is. I've already spent a small fortune on mods, and the car already had at least its value in mods already on it before I got it.

Just TRY and get one with a bigger motor or gearbox, that will save you a LOT down the track.

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