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Registered: July 2005
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Location: Perth, WA
Registered: December 2004
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Re: cressy quality?
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Wed, 19 October 2005 15:11
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cressys are very good quality, becqause they were quite the luxury car in their day.
they have no problems with rust.
pretty much the only problem they have is the 89-92 models (7mge engine) blowing the headgasket because they were'nt tightened down enough from factory.
seach.
Eldar.O.
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Location: Bayside Melbourne.
Registered: May 2003
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Registered: July 2005
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Re: cressy quality?
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Thu, 20 October 2005 04:28
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is it expenisive to fix the head/headgasket? and after that do they keep screwin up?
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Location: Newcastle, Australia
Registered: March 2005
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Re: cressy quality?
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Thu, 20 October 2005 05:24
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Not if they are fixed properly. Usually around $1000-1200 all up.
Or just drop a 1JZ-GTE engine in
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Registered: July 2005
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Re: cressy quality?
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Thu, 20 October 2005 05:41
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yes well i dont exaclty want my wallet being "raped" as yet but maybe later although id rahter a 2jz theyre the V8's yeah?
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Location: Bayside Melbourne.
Registered: May 2003
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Re: cressy quality?
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Thu, 20 October 2005 05:50
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My opinion on the matter is that if the head gasket blows then you should either install a 2JZGE or a 1JZGTE depending on whether you want a reliable daily driver or a fast 4 door sedan that you could (with the appropriate funds) modify to be very quick.
If you stick with the 7M as i have then you run the risk of further head gasket issues and you'll have spent a pile of money and not get any more power. I wish i'd gone the 2JZ route.
The 2JZGE is a 3.0L naturally aspirated 6cyl with a newer and far more reliable head design. There are a few other differences to the 7MGE as well that make the 2JZGE slightly more powerful too.
The 1JZGTE are a 2.5L twin turbo 6cyl that are a beautiful engine and pretty reliable but are getting quite expensive especially if you want one in a JZX81 half cut.
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Registered: July 2005
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Location: Bayside Melbourne.
Registered: May 2003
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Re: cressy quality?
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Thu, 20 October 2005 06:13
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The reason i say 2JZGE is because specifications wise it is the same as the 7MGE if you don't look too closely (ie: 3.0L, 6cyl, 24 valve, twin cam, non-turbo etc.)... so I reckon that insurance may be ok with it if you explain that it's basically the same but newer and more reliable. Also, it doesn't have two time bombs (read: turbo's) that can blow at any time and cost you heaps of money.
The 1UZFE (the v8) is an awesome engine but is a v8 and insurance will kill you like you said. Also, it's more of a squeeze to fit it in and is taking the car a long way from being stock standard.
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Registered: July 2005
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Re: cressy quality?
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Thu, 20 October 2005 06:15
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mmmmmm that would be nice tho wouldnt it can u get the 1jz's registered and shit easily i dont klnow much bout it but i dont think it can be all to hard as i am in S.A. its like bumpkin country
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Registered: July 2005
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Location: Bayside Melbourne.
Registered: May 2003
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Re: cressy quality?
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Thu, 20 October 2005 06:26
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corona crew wrote on Thu, 20 October 2005 16:15 | mmmmmm that would be nice tho wouldnt it can u get the 1jz's registered and shit easily i dont klnow much bout it but i dont think it can be all to hard as i am in S.A. its like bumpkin country
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I wasn't talking about 1JZ I was talking about 2JZ.
I can't really remember exactly what the specs were but i'm thinking the 2JZGE has like 165kw or something while the standard 7MGE has 142kw... The 1JZGTE has 208kw so it's in a totally different league.
There was a time that i really hated the 7MGE for all the trouble it has caused me... the only reason i don't passionately hate it now is because it hasn't broken down for almot 9 months now and my hatred has faded to just dislike. The last time it did it cost me $4000 to get rebuilt. Go the 2JZGE if you can... if not, only let mechanics work on a 7MGE if they a) know what they're doing and b) take care to put it together right. It's not a Holden or Ford and if you slap the head back on and expect it to hold then you're in for a suprise.
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Registered: July 2005
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Re: cressy quality?
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Thu, 20 October 2005 07:07
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do u mena a holden or ford head???????????
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Location: Bayside Melbourne.
Registered: May 2003
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Re: cressy quality?
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Thu, 20 October 2005 10:27
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WTF?!
I meant, unlike a Holden or Ford you can't just slap the head back on and expect it to last. With the 7M you have to take a lot more care and prepare the block and head surfaces so they are dead flat, then tighten the head evenly and to the appropiate torque.
What the hell did you think I meant?
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Registered: July 2005
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Re: cressy quality?
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Thu, 20 October 2005 11:41
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oh ok yeah i thoguht u were saying u can put on holden or ford head gaskets and i was like "umm dude i dont think thatll work.." is it hard to replace them urself and also hows ur fuel consumpiton on that bad boy?
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Location: Melbourne Eastern Suburbs
Registered: October 2002
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Re: cressy quality?
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Sun, 23 October 2005 03:02
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The headgasket is too hard for you to do yourself.
Fuel economy depends on the weight of your right foot.
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Registered: July 2005
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Re: cressy quality?
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Sun, 23 October 2005 03:36
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hmmm i see and also is it very hard to do a manual conversion i.e. gearbox's and availability and how much do they cost?
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Location: Bayside Melbourne.
Registered: May 2003
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Re: cressy quality?
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Sun, 23 October 2005 04:12
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If you want a manual, buy a supra. The cressida is a cruisey car and in many ways is ruined when it's converted to manual. The reason being that the main thing it does best is being comfortable and smooth to drive, converting to manual takes a lot of the Cressida's best qualities away.
Having said that, many times have i wished my car was manual... but i am thankful it's not a lot of the time too.
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Registered: July 2005
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Re: cressy quality?
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Sun, 23 October 2005 05:10
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yeah ive been told that a few times thanks everyone for their input
cheers dino
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