JDM ae86 -comparing- pro's con's

[serious tom]

ok - doesnt matter about levin or trueno

-story is, if i were interested in an ae86 ( 2 door ) what one would you pick?

1.- levin - http://www.driftworks.com/forum/drif...ery-cheap.html
1984 Toyota Corolla Levin AE86
Engine/Transmission:
ae86 1.6 (4AGE) RWD manual
LSD
TRD clutch
TRD ignition leads
K&N induction kit
4-1 manifold
Bosch super 4's
recently painted the rocker cover white and gave around enginge bay a good clean
Suspension/Chassis:
Cusco coilovers
Cusco front strut brace
Brakes:
Standard
Exterior:
14" Wantanabes
RSR exhaust
recently had the top of the bumpers painted as they where fading
Interior:
Stripped carpets out
Painted floor white
Bride bucket seat
Schott racing harness
TRD gear knob
Momo steering wheel
Ice:
Sony head unit only, keeping it light :P
Other:
electric mirrors
motd and taxed
tel 07891820549
[ only got one japanese peice of paper ]


2.- http://www.driftworks.com/forum/drif...86-trueno.html
Comes with 12 months MOT and 6 Months Tax.

Has recently had a full service kit, this is a very cool car, very loud and turns heads wherever you go!

E-AE86 type Coupe
May 1984
5 Speed Manual
Apexi S-AFC Controller
Straight through Exhaust system
Pyro uprated shock absorbers
TRD 4 point Half Cage
Aftermarket Bodykit
AFC wheel (the SSR mesh)
TRD Throttle Bodies
SSR Alloy Wheel:@
Front 14 inches, 7J and offset +9 and 185/65
Rear 14 inches, 8.5J and offset - 7 and 185/65

(associated with JDM garage, so possible kept a bit better?)


i think 2 is better due to it not being as "differ" spec, and nice and different,
option 1, was fixed up by the owner.

im just worried about 1 as its a bit iffy history wise and god knows how its been abused.

[Greg]

Cool thread.

Personally i'd go for the second beased purely on looks, and the fact it probably hasn't been driven on UK roads at all. PLus the seller seems to have a better idea of what he is on about, and would be able to spot a wrong 'un quicker than the other seller. Which means he wouldn't have imported a ball o shite.
Although if he is saying that it has nothing to do with his usual importing business then that could cause alarm bells to ring.

[serious tom]

true true, well i think JDM garage and his import buisness are different so that me be some of the confusion, as its on the import site. (sister companiy sort of idea i thought)

is option 1 superior in spec? looking at it is sounds farrrrrrrr better

[Nicky]

Have you been to see a doctor recently...?

You could have 1 hell of a 14 or even a 14a for £4000

[serious tom]

its for the road also,
NA- reliability,
and i can get used to driving on the road without only getting 2 events a year as father cant tow me, (towing means i got to get shite raod car + insurance + insurance on the tow car, never mind the new towing laws)
sooo............
hachi roku it is i thinks

[Driftma]

why don't you just buy mine, cos it has as good,if not even better spec than those two,and is on irish plates and is nct'd n'all

[serious tom]

cause i live up north .............
and ill only have bout 4k,
trust me i would yours is sexy!!!!!!
can you keep plates, and remove the dori dori rims and make it 4k?

[Driftma]

cause i live up north .............
and ill only have bout 4k,
trust me i would yours is sexy!!!!!!
can you keep plates, and remove the dori dori rims and make it 4k?

I sure we could manage something 4kstg or euro

[serious tom]

id actually ride a sheep i want it that much!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tekno Twinky]

Have you been to see a doctor recently...?

You could have 1 hell of a 14 or even a 14a for £4000