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Ae86 issues?
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Sun, 06 November 2005 07:22
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Hey im new to the forums, and am looking at buying an ae86. I currently have a Honda prelude 1993, but i bought the car with a loan from the bank and am looking at getting the loan down, plus i do alot of travelling kms and the milage is getting a bit high and i feel that if i do anymore that i am wrecking the car.
My question is, what sorta issues do i look for?
Are they prone to rust very easily?
Are they reliable and suitable for daily transport?
Im looking for a levin, with a 4age engine, but i there is a nice 4ac one i would consider that too.
Will
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Re: Ae86 issues?
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Sun, 06 November 2005 07:38
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Think about it, it's a 20+ year old car. So yes, if not looked after, they will have rust and alot of mechanical problems. I think most, if not, all AE86 drivers has had their car die on the road before. But that can be because of the new engine conversion, stuff ups, etc.
They're pretty cheap for transport, but as I said, reliability is pretty much depends on how the previous owner treated it.
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October 2005
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Re: Ae86 issues?
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Sun, 06 November 2005 09:29
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Thanks mate for your reply.
I do realise that they are quite an old car, but the humble corolla has a reliable reputation, i was just wondering if there were any common issues with the 86 that alot of buyers are noticing and that i should keep an eye out for.
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I Supported Toymods
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Wollongong
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June 2003
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Re: Ae86 issues?
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Sun, 06 November 2005 09:49
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make sure you always have enough oil and water for the trusty ol' 4AC. although the water pumps tend to go in the 4ac's. (due to old age)I used to drive my old 4ac for almost 2 years to work 5 days a week (120kms per day) never skipped a beat until i did ahead gasket though
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Location:
Adelaide
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January 2004
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Re: Ae86 issues?
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Sun, 06 November 2005 10:43
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yep agree with craig there, oil and water
its all you need 
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Victoria
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Re: Ae86 issues?
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Sun, 06 November 2005 11:03
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well the 4ac sounds good, how about the 4age? Are they just as reliable?
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I used to drive my old 4ac for almost 2 years to work 5 days a week (120kms per day) never skipped a beat until i did ahead gasket though
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i do 120km a day to work and back  as well
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I supported Toymods
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Frankston, Victoria
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April 2004
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Re: Ae86 issues?
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Sun, 06 November 2005 11:41
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If you do a conversion right, or get an Levin/Trueno import, a 4AGE is just as reliable as a 4ac, with more power, more torque, more responsiveness, and a higher rev range. Keep in mind that whether import or aus done conversion, you won't pick up an AE86 with a 4AGE for much less than $5000-$10000 (depending on other mods such as suspension, brakes, interior, and what condition the body/engine is in).
If you want to keep your costs down a little bit, I suggest getting something stock, dont worry too much about rust, and then build it up from the ground, then atleast you know it's your own work. Stock sprinters go for between $2000 (if you are really lucky), up to around $5000 for the mint ones. Personally I'd suggest to go for a KE70/AE71, but that's my opinion  .
Kev.
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Melbourne - NthSubs
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January 2004
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Re: Ae86 issues?
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Mon, 07 November 2005 01:50
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if its for work, just get a ae82 + club lock, also they dont rust as quick as the ae86 
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Location:
Victoria
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Re: Ae86 issues?
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Mon, 07 November 2005 12:41
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Thanks guys for the replies,
I want an 86 cause i love the body styling and i want a RWD for some fun stuff (i dont thrash my car) , but at the same time i want a car that is reliable for travel to and from work. Plus i dont really wana be in debt with the bank, im looking for 86's at around the 5 to 6ish thousand, any more and i would have to borrow more money.
A 4age would be great, but i'd be happy with an ac that was also tidy.
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I Supported Toymods
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Wollongong
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June 2003
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Re: Ae86 issues?
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Tue, 08 November 2005 07:15
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If i was you i'd be patient and keep an eye out for a hachi already converted with a 4age in good condition. If you want to spend 5-6K they pop up now and then for that price but u gotta be patient and quick. Because sooner or later you will simply want more power.
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Location:
Victoria
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October 2005
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Re: Ae86 issues?
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Tue, 08 November 2005 12:34
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yeah im gona take my time, just wondering, what is the power specs for both engines?
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