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Re: Whats your thoughts about AW11 Mr2?
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Mon, 02 June 2003 04:58
 
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The AW11 is a great car, too much weight and not enough power but plenty of handling.
Are you buying an australian delivered version or an import?
I'd sugest getting the supercharged import if you can. You might want to take a look at the costs for insurance as well because it's not too pleasant, for my AW11 insured for about 10K with a few mods 27 year old driver max no claim and no infringments ever, it's over $1500 for comprehensive.
The parts? Hmm. The engine parts are everywhere, it's a 4AGE after all, some suspension parts are hard/impossible to get depending on what year model you buy. Body panels are not too easy to find either. On the other hand I have been handing out a flogging to mine for the last few months in order to kill it and convince myself to get off my arse and get the 3SGTE installed but can't mange to make it die.
I understand the choice to go for an AW11 as it is a much more modern interior and drive than the sprinter but the sprinter is still a sweet car.
My advice would be, make sure there is no rust in the AW11, check the coolant and make sure it is full with no bubbles after a drive (the head gasket can be a bit of a worry in a car of this age), check the steering for front end vibes, and buy the car that feels the best to drive.
If you get an AW11 please don't try and drive it the way I see a lot of AE86's being driven sideways at every chance, you will mess it up. Take the car to a track day and get to know the handling characteristics in a safe environment. They handle awesomely but they will bite you if you mess up.
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DacBietAE86 | Mon, 02 June 2003 04:19 |
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Joshstix | Mon, 02 June 2003 04:58 |
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Clown | Tue, 03 June 2003 07:29 |
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Joshstix | Tue, 03 June 2003 07:54 |
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Clown | Tue, 03 June 2003 08:09 |
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Ronin | Tue, 03 June 2003 08:28 |
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DacBietAE86 | Mon, 02 June 2003 07:59 |
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Joshstix | Tue, 03 June 2003 01:12 |
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DacBietAE86 | Tue, 03 June 2003 04:13 |
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LiL_MiC | Tue, 03 June 2003 05:28 |
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rollaboy | Tue, 03 June 2003 09:04 |
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Clown | Tue, 03 June 2003 09:44 |
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Chris Davey | Tue, 03 June 2003 09:45 |
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