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soarer questions
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Tue, 26 November 2002 03:17
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Hey guys. Im in interested in getting a soarer, and would like some information on soarers, and help on what to get? like, what are the common problems associated with soarers... for example with the electrics and all! also, am i better off getting the v8 or the 2.5tt?? thanks in advance..
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Southern Sydney
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August 2002
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Re: soarer questions
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Tue, 26 November 2002 04:15
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Search the forums.... this questions been asked to death and there is plenty of info already available in here.
Oh test drive both a V8 and a TT, then go and buy a TT, you'll know what I mean after the test drives! 
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Location:
Preston
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June 2002
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Tue, 26 November 2002 04:24
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I definitely agree about getting the TT!!
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Melbourne
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June 2002
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Re: soarer questions
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Tue, 26 November 2002 06:23
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hey ppls, i searched the forums and useful really came up to answer my questions. like i take it you guys have the TT soarers.. have u guys had any trouble to date (or heard of) any troubles occuring with mechanics or electronics? also, do you guys know of any good websites with info for me on soarers?
thanks heaps.
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Wollongong
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May 2002
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Re: soarer questions
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Tue, 26 November 2002 08:03
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It really depends on what sort of car you want.
Sporty but still plush, the TT is the goer.
If you want every electrical gizmo under the sun, go the V8.
http://www.users.bigpond.com/pgscott/
One of the best Soarer sites around.
From experience of owning my TT Soarer for over a year, the problems I've had to far is nil, zero, zilch. Absolute dream of a car.
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Southern Sydney
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August 2002
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Re: soarer questions
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Tue, 26 November 2002 21:34
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I think mechanically and engine wise both the TT and V8 are extremly good. No major problems with either engine. They are both very smooth and pump out a fair bit of HP.
One thing that can be a problem with soarers (and this applies to both varieties) is electrics.
The electronic dash's generally fail on the older ones (91-92 models like mine). Only $3 worth of parts to fix but a pain in the arse to do.
Things like the heater can stop working aswell. Once again not expensive to fix but just a bit of a pain.
If you can fix these type of things then they are great, if you are the type of person that will need a mechanic to do everything it could be expensive.
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I supported Toymods
Location:
yandina sunshine coast
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September 2002
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Re: soarer questions
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Wed, 27 November 2002 00:39
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definatly a tt
i have never enjoyed driving a car so much
they are really quick of the line for such a heavy car and they handle really well . the alsc site is a great place to start for info http://www.lexus.australia.as/entry.htm
i just insured mine and suncorp was no difference between the tt 6 and the v8 which was a bonus
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I supported Toymods
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Central Coast
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May 2002
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Re: soarer questions
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Wed, 27 November 2002 03:55
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Go old skool single turbs!!!!
I LOVE my baby! I have soooo many people come and chat to me about it, especially when they see it has everything electric! In an 89 model car!!!!
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Location:
Southern Sydney
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August 2002
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Re: soarer questions
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Wed, 27 November 2002 04:45
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Nah get a Jzz30 model or newer model....
then you can stick Lexus badges on it..... Chicks dig that 
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Location:
Preston
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June 2002
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Re: soarer questions
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Wed, 27 November 2002 05:40
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then you can stick Lexus badges on it..... Chicks dig that
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As much as I dislike the idea of putting Lexus badges on a Soarer, your right, the chicks love it!
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Location:
Melbourne
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May 2002
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Wed, 27 November 2002 05:55
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Ppppfffffttttt bloody air heads bimbo's!!!! he he
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Preston
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June 2002
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Wed, 27 November 2002 05:58
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Come on be honest, you love it too dont you Maryam??
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Location:
Melbourne
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May 2002
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Wed, 27 November 2002 06:02
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Steve, DON"T you even THINK of putting me in that category!!!
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Location:
Preston
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June 2002
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Wed, 27 November 2002 06:04
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Wasn't thinking anything of the sort!!!!
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Location:
Melbourne
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May 2002
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Wed, 27 November 2002 06:05
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Location:
Preston
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June 2002
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Wed, 27 November 2002 06:08
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Just a quick quick question...Who here has Lexus badges on their Soarer?? There is a car yard near my house, thats even gone and put SC430 badges on the back of one
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I supported Toymods
Location:
yandina sunshine coast
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September 2002
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Re: soarer questions
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Wed, 27 November 2002 06:49
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nup mine still has the soarer badges on it
my bimbo wouldnt know the difference anyway
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Location:
Melbourne
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May 2002
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Wed, 27 November 2002 07:02
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*LadySX crawls back under her rock*
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I supported Toymods
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Central Coast
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May 2002
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Re: soarer questions
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Wed, 27 November 2002 07:14
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| Remedy wrote on Wed, 27 November 2002 15:45 |
Nah get a Jzz30 model or newer model....
then you can stick Lexus badges on it..... Chicks dig that
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Z2's look better and aren't hardly as many on the streets ! 
I was tossing up whether to buy a newer TT or an old one, but theres something about olld school Toyotas, they have a special place in my heart !  
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Preston
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June 2002
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Location:
Southern Sydney
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August 2002
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Wed, 27 November 2002 10:57
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My soarer is a bit of a halfbreed...came like this when I bought it though.
Has Lexus badges on the front and back.... but still retains the soarer badge on right rear side of boot lid and 2.5GTT on front driver side badge.
I wouldn't put a SC400 badge on a TT, doesn't make sense 
I have the original Toyota badge for the boot lid, have been tempted to refit it but probably won't as the hole it left has been filled.
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Location:
Sydney
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May 2002
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Preston
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June 2002
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Wed, 27 November 2002 11:06
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Dont get me wrong, I love the older shape Soarer. A 2 door cressida sorta looking.
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HAH THE OLD SOARER LOOK LIKE A CROSS BETWEEN PINTARAS AND SILVIAS
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Now thats just harsh!! The older soarer is old style pimp.
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I supported Toymods
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Central Coast
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May 2002
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Wed, 27 November 2002 12:45
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| Bugman wrote on Wed, 27 November 2002 21:59 |
HAH THE OLD SOARER LOOK LIKE A CROSS BETWEEN PINTARAS AND SILVIAS
but they are nice.. mmmm elictric steering column
ackk... caps.
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IMHO old soarers kick arse !!
As for the Pintara/Silvia thing, err no I dont think so, the front headlights, may slightly resemble a Silvia, still no, but pintara??
*cough* RA28: I wish I was a mustang *cough*
Everyone has their own opinions, but hey, I love my baby...
[Updated on: Wed, 27 November 2002 12:47]
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Location:
Wollongong
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May 2002
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Wed, 27 November 2002 13:02
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Original Soarer here... proper Toyota badges where they are supposed to be, and a nice Gryphon on the front.
Just like it was meant to
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Location:
Melbourne
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May 2002
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Wed, 27 November 2002 13:38
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WTF Steve???? Get my address??? lol, I live in a green wheelie bin, and a rock is on top of the bin to keep the lid shut! he he
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Preston
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June 2002
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Wed, 27 November 2002 22:25
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I've got the Toyota badges too. Couldn't bare to take the gryphon off, I love that badge!
LadySX: No way!!! I live in a blue one!!! One of the wheels is a little smashed though. Hit the NAWSS as i was drifitng around a corner and lost it 
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Location:
Melbourne
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May 2002
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Thu, 28 November 2002 03:20
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Steve, If you ask nicely, maybe the council will fix it for you.
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Location:
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May 2002
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Thu, 28 November 2002 07:03
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I got mine and it was re-badged to gold lexus ones
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Location:
Sydney
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October 2002
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Thu, 28 November 2002 08:57
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Cory,
For Soarer info go to www.northshoreprestige.com. They're a really good import place on the Northen Beaches who specialise in Soarers and Skylines. My mate got his 2.5 TT from there with 2.5 inch exhaust and 5 inch tips, EMS, 17 inch rims, big FMIC, 2 after-market bodykits (one for everyday and the other for show), electronic boost guage and turbo timer for 26k which is a pretty damn good price for all that.
Everyone else,
Does anyone know of someone selling an '88 Soarer? Im in the market for one of them or maybe an mx83 (for the 2j conversion ofcourse). Any help would be much appreciated.
p.s. Old school Toyotas rock!
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Location:
Balranald
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May 2002
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Fri, 29 November 2002 07:45
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I know this one was for sale a few months ago through Prestige Motorsport.
I wish I had the cash when the car was forsale and not now.
Hope another one will come up
Power output we have been told by the Manager of the tuning shop is conservatively 400 HP at the wheels, running mild boost (we are guessing at between 1 to 1.2 BAR)
and as he says, to ensure longevity of the engine. This vehicle was an entrant in the 2000 Osaka Auto Salon, and was built to demonstrate the skills of the tuning shop for
marketing purposes. It's now been a couple of years since it was in the Auto Salon and with a lot of other modified cars in the workshop it is no longer required. The car
runs perfectly. The mag wheels shown in the pictures do not come with the car, however it may be possible to obtain some other suitable aftermarket wheels for the
vehicle or retain the existing wheels if we offer the owner more for the vehicle.
1992 Soarer turbo
Supra 3L engine block
5 speed
Large HKS GT 3040 turbo
Wastegate and stainless steel exhaust manifold
Aftermarket camshafts and other internal work, almost certainly head gaskets
About 90,000 kms on the odometer, current engine has run less than 20,000 kms since being built
A'PEXi GT intercooler
OS twin plate clutch
Custom mufflers and twin exhaust
Custom "Garage Active In-house" front spoiler
HKS EVC (boost controller)
HKS F-Con V computer
Resprayed in deep blue paint
Numerous gauges
$27,500
This would be a pimp daddy car!!
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Location:
sunny coast, qld
Registered:
October 2002
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Mon, 02 December 2002 23:20
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Mr. Beach:
i will probably be selling my 88 model soarer in the next few months. The car is basically stock and in good condition. I have had the original 1g swapped for a newer one because the silly old lady who owned it before me didn't know what coolant is It has a 2.5" exhaust and simota air filter. Runs standard boost and the new motor has 115000kms on it. I am in Qld. Where abouts are you?
later
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I supported Toymods
Location:
yandina sunshine coast
Registered:
September 2002
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Re: soarer questions
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Thu, 05 December 2002 06:14
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| viagra_cressida wrote on Fri, 29 November 2002 18:45 |
I know this one was for sale a few months ago through Prestige Motorsport.
I wish I had the cash when the car was forsale and not now.
Hope another one will come up
Power output we have been told by the Manager of the tuning shop is conservatively 400 HP at the wheels, running mild boost (we are guessing at between 1 to 1.2 BAR)
and as he says, to ensure longevity of the engine. This vehicle was an entrant in the 2000 Osaka Auto Salon, and was built to demonstrate the skills of the tuning shop for
marketing purposes. It's now been a couple of years since it was in the Auto Salon and with a lot of other modified cars in the workshop it is no longer required. The car
runs perfectly. The mag wheels shown in the pictures do not come with the car, however it may be possible to obtain some other suitable aftermarket wheels for the
vehicle or retain the existing wheels if we offer the owner more for the vehicle.
1992 Soarer turbo
Supra 3L engine block
5 speed
Large HKS GT 3040 turbo
Wastegate and stainless steel exhaust manifold
Aftermarket camshafts and other internal work, almost certainly head gaskets
About 90,000 kms on the odometer, current engine has run less than 20,000 kms since being built
A'PEXi GT intercooler
OS twin plate clutch
Custom mufflers and twin exhaust
Custom "Garage Active In-house" front spoiler
HKS EVC (boost controller)
HKS F-Con V computer
Resprayed in deep blue paint
Numerous gauges
$27,500
This would be a pimp daddy car!!
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i bought a 2.5 tt last night ... and its a factory manual
wont know what gear its got till it gets here but im rapped
i didnt know it was a manual til i got the auction sheet this morning ...
all i gota work out now is which one do i keep 
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Location:
Balranald
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May 2002
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Thu, 05 December 2002 07:03
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ttsoarer, thats great stuff mate!!
Do you reckon I could get a stock TT soarer for about $10-12 grand through Prestige??
They came through around that price once but I haven't seen a Soarer come through him for a while.
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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
October 2002
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Thu, 05 December 2002 08:11
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Viagra Cressida:
Are you talking about North Shore Prestige or Prestige motor sport? Are you looking for an auto or manual? TT manual's are rare and usually a little pricey if you do find one. I dont think you will get a TT soarer for 10-12k. Maybe the SC400 or 300 but not the 250. But if you do find one for that price buy it on the spot and consider yourself very damn lucky.
Bassaholic55:
Im in Sydney, but for the right price ill drive up there to pick it up. How much you looking to sell for?
J
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Location:
sunny coast, qld
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October 2002
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Thu, 05 December 2002 10:39
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Mr. Beach.
i am looking for about $6500 to $7000. It would probably be easier to find one down there but if you want any pictures email me at jezzamoreton@hotmail.com. They are not very good pictures though.
later
chris
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Location:
sydney
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June 2002
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Thu, 05 December 2002 17:25
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hey guys
If you want a site for info on soarers go to
www.lexusclub.co.uk this is a worldwide club for soarer owners.
Secondly with problems a well treated soarer will give no grief and with the dash problem that might hapen to 5% of soarers or less. Soarers through geoff risbey can be low as 12k but add on tyres and on road costs. also these would be the worst condition ones to get.
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Location:
Balranald
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May 2002
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Thu, 05 December 2002 23:26
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Mr*Beach
I was talking about Prestige Motor Sport.
I am looking for an auto because I doubt if a manual would be in my price range and I don't mind autos (getting old ha ha)
The TT Soarers are by far the cheapest Soarers available. The V8's are full of electric gizmos and demand a higher price and the 300's are newer and are usually around the 16-20 grand mark.
Everyone seems to tell me I will never find one for that price but then they say Geoff at Prestige Motorsport have the cheapest. I am starting to think just get one from a car yard.
And Goku..."Soarers through geoff risbey can be low as 12k but add on tyres and on road costs. also these would be the worst condition ones to get"...that doesn't sound too good
I'm thinking 12 grand + $600ish for tyres and putting a car on the road can't be cheap = a lot of money especially when Soarers in car dealers are around the $11-14 grand for good ones complied, new tyres and regestered and some with warranty. I just can't work it out. I am very confused.
Are the $11,000 - $13,000 ones through Geoff better or worse than the same priced ones in car dealers??
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Location:
sydney
Registered:
June 2002
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Fri, 06 December 2002 08:43
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Hey,
you know you pay for what you get.
I wouldn't ever buy a soarer from a used car dealership which doesnt import it themselves.
Take it like this... northshore pretige motors in balgowlah import their own cars. They buy alot of cars and sell the lowest quality ones to dealers who cannot import themselves. After all some used car dealership selling barinas to pajeros to soarers wont know the difference between a good soarer and a shit one. all can be cosmetically made to look good but the real condition of a car will only be known to someone who has spent a while around them knowing what to look for.
Your best bet is to find a soarer private sale for 16k or so and offer them 14cash.. check the car just dont buy a lemon.
i would steer away from soarers which look like they have been thrashed. a totally stock one with 80k on it would be the best
as for geoff i suppose a good cheap one will come around he is an honest guy look for one where he says its in good nick and a bargain.. IF YOUR GONNA go lookin at cars id love to go with u and try to help you with the riught choice.
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Location:
Balranald
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May 2002
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Thu, 13 March 2003 07:49
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You say you get what you pay for...well I bought the cheapest Soarer in Melbourne (according to the trading post) and it's great. Stock standard. Extreemely clean. No marks inside. Still had the doillies on the seats and only 79,000 log booked k/s and everything works except the A/C buggered up 3 weeks after I got it
I also got 2 sets of mags (Polished 300ZX and standard Soarer ones) and relatively new tyres. Even the spare is brand new never been touched. I am the 1st Ozzie owner and the car was only in the country for a few weeks before I bought it.
Out of the 20+ cars I looked at in Melbourne including $22,000 ones this was the best condition and cheapest. They guy selling it said he got no one looking at it and I wonder if the reason was because it was too cheap. For people out there buying a Soarer have a look at the cheapies because even though some are nasty some are great.
I think with the money I saved over one of the others available I can buy a new engine, transmision and re-new all the electics when they play up. I think it has to be a better buy than getting some of the $20-50k ones you see around!
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Location:
Sydney, Australia
Registered:
May 2002
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Fri, 14 March 2003 17:30
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My brother's boss just bought a soarer. Don't have much info, but here it is:
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Location:
Central Coast, NSW
Registered:
May 2002
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Fri, 14 March 2003 19:20
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hear hear for the pimpin' MZ2x's 
i couldn't ask for any more luxury in a car that cost me under 11 grand (initially lol)
Dan
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Location:
Central Coast, NSW
Registered:
May 2002
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Fri, 14 March 2003 19:22
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Oh and Sam...
Your Brother's bosses car rules
Dan
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Location:
Wollongong
Registered:
May 2002
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Fri, 14 March 2003 23:23
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That's Gavin Lo's Soarer (glo-racing) isn't it ???
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Location:
Goulburn
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: soarer questions
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Sun, 16 March 2003 12:01
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what kit is on it...?? mine is the same expect for the front bar, still have the standard one on it
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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
June 2002
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Mon, 17 March 2003 11:26
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| 87seca wrote on Sun, 16 March 2003 23:01 |
what kit is on it...?? mine is the same expect for the front bar, still have the standard one on it
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Looks like a mix of kits?
Front bar looks like a T&E Vertex kit (damn I love those kits!)
Sides look like Explosion and so does the rear bar
But if I'm ever getting a kit on mine it'd have to be the genuine 1997+ kit, it suits the car perfectly.
Oh yeah, BTW my Soarer has the rear "L", but has the original Griffin and Soarer badges hehehe
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Location:
QLD
Registered:
March 2003
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Sat, 22 March 2003 04:11
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| Soarin wrote on Mon, 17 March 2003 22:26 |
| 87seca wrote on Sun, 16 March 2003 23:01 |
what kit is on it...?? mine is the same expect for the front bar, still have the standard one on it
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Looks like a mix of kits?
Front bar looks like a T&E Vertex kit (damn I love those kits!)
Sides look like Explosion and so does the rear bar
But if I'm ever getting a kit on mine it'd have to be the genuine 1997+ kit, it suits the car perfectly.
Oh yeah, BTW my Soarer has the rear "L", but has the original Griffin and Soarer badges hehehe
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actually the side skirts and rear skirts are from the INCLUDE bodykit.
the front bar is a T&E Vertex... no doubt.
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Location:
Sydney, Australia
Registered:
May 2002
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Sat, 22 March 2003 04:40
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| Soarer wrote on Sat, 15 March 2003 10:23 |
That's Gavin Lo's Soarer (glo-racing) isn't it ???
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Sorry not sure, but I don't think so.. not sure about the other questions either.. i'll try and find out what I can.
sam.
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