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V8 MX83 Now definitely for sale!
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Wed, 07 May 2003 00:42
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Due to an upcoming "change of focus", the Cressida will be up for sale shortly, probably in the next few months. <img height="17" width="17" src="images/smiley_icons/icon_sad.gif" border=0 alt="Sad">
Details are on the web-site, and are summarised below:
1989 MX83 GLX Cressida, Silver in colour.
Power Windows
Central-locking
Climate-control Air-conditioning
Tilt-adjustable, power-steering
Cruise control
6-speaker AM/FM radio/tape player (all stock)
Electric tilt/slide sun-roof
electric aerial
velour interior, in good nick.
Extras include:
1UZ-FE V8 Fitted at 203,000 kms, odometer now shows 211,000.(Engine has, we think, approx. 100,000 kms; not sure, but came from a Soarer import and we treated it as though it was "up" for the 100,000kms service - includes new timing belt, new ancillary belt, new platinum plugs, new oil (Penrite HPR15, since replaced again), transmission completely drained incl. Torque converter and re-filled with Toyota Type 4 fluid, plus pan filter and gasket, new P/S fluid with shield installed between PS reservoir and alternator in case of leaks N.B not leaking at the moment!, A/C re-gassed with R134A, cooling system flushed and new coolant added.
2.5" exhaust system. (Fitted late 2002)
Twin thermatic fans
Twin transmission coolers (V8 model for transmission, 4-cyl model for power-steering).
Autronic SMC engine management (Engine) and 7M/AT ECU (Transmission)
LSD (Hybrid, composed of MA70 Supra internals/MX83 housing)
Fully engineered, with Certificate to prove it.
17" "Performance" rims and 225/45ZR17 tyres (fitted in Feb. 2003)
Currently registered in ACT (6 months)
[update: Just had the brakes re-done, including fitting '93 model rotors and calipers and fitting Lucas pads all-round].
Looking for interest/indicative offers at this stage.
Things to do:
Sound system (optional)
Suspension (Optional, as factory stuff works; new owner may want something a little "sportier")
Tacho (needs to be wired)
Temp gauge (Sender unit, I think)
Car is nice to drive, and goes very well, particularly at cruising and "up" speeds. Very comfy and easy to drive over long distances. Attracts little or no "unwanted" attention.
Anyway, make offers here, PM me, or email biased99@hotmail.com with V8 Cressida in the subject line.
This is an excellent vehicle with practically everything done; as such, we are looking at offers from people who:
1) Are themselves, serious.
2) Can organise finance (given projected time-frame for sale, this shouldn't be too difficult)
3) Can offer the sort of money something like this should be worth; Note that we're not looking to make a King's ransom on the car, but more to suffer the smallest loss possible...
Regards,
[Updated on: Sun, 13 July 2003 00:00]
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Re: V8 MX83 Expressions of interest (Preliminary)
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Wed, 07 May 2003 09:49
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3) Can offer the sort of money something like this should be worth; Note that we're not looking to make a King's ransom on the car, but more to suffer the smallest loss possible...
given that statement could you tell us what the cost was involved?
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Re: V8 MX83 Expressions of interest (Preliminary)
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Wed, 07 May 2003 09:49
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*laughs* Yep, fair call...I would add though, that it is "sobering" to think just how quickly ones priorities can change...My intention last week was not to sell it; this week circumstances have decreed that I should think otherwise...
Anyway, I'll get in touch with you and we'll see what we can work out.
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Re: V8 MX83 Expressions of interest (Preliminary)
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Wed, 07 May 2003 09:51
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p.s. your webpage doesnt work
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Re: V8 MX83 Expressions of interest (Preliminary)
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Wed, 07 May 2003 09:57
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| chrisss wrote on Wed, 07 May 2003 19:49 |
3) Can offer the sort of money something like this should be worth; Note that we're not looking to make a King's ransom on the car, but more to suffer the smallest loss possible...
given that statement could you tell us what the cost was involved?
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Of course I could...but I'd prefer that interested people make offers based on what they think the car is worth; I'll then make the determination as to whether it's going to cover my costs/not lose me too much money etc.
I might also add that, as a value guide, I'm using the sorts of offers Darren got on his Cressida, which is (minus sunroof, Climate-control and Autronic  ), identical to mine...
I don't see this as un-reasonable; it's just that, if I say "The car cost me (X)", then people will say "No worries, I'll offer you (X - Y)...You know what I mean! 
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Re: V8 MX83 Expressions of interest (Preliminary)
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Wed, 07 May 2003 10:53
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web page works just take off the part of the extension after .htm cause thats what is stuffing it
i can tell you why if you want but its boring
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Re: V8 MX83 Expressions of interest (Preliminary)
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Fri, 09 May 2003 08:34
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Are you guys saying there's no interest at all in something like this? 
I find that a little hard to believe...
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Re: V8 MX83 Expressions of interest (Preliminary)
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Fri, 09 May 2003 08:48
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dude your car rocks
i wish i was in the market for that sort of car
being such a unique piece of work i hope your not in a hurry to sell or you wont get the money you want for it
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Re: V8 MX83 Expressions of interest (Preliminary)
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Fri, 09 May 2003 08:49
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and the fact that this is the third one to go on sale in the last 2 weeks doesnt help you either
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Re: V8 MX83 Expressions of interest (Preliminary)
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Fri, 09 May 2003 09:02
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...3rd V8 Cressida? I don't think so.
In fact, the only other car similar to this one which has EVER been offered for sale (through this forum, or anywhere else, for that matter), was offered some time ago...
If you're talking about the 1JZ-powered versions, yes there have been a couple...Oh, and of course there was the $1000 example  (not quite in the same league, and I'm sure Dean won't mind me saying so).
Oh, and BTW. Thanks for the compliment. As far as I'm concerned, the car represents "My" interpretation of how this particular car (which was, after all, Toyota's 1989 Flagship model - ie. this was as good as it got from them back then!) should have appeared from the factory!
Yep, I want decent money for it. That's because it's a VERY decent car, as the people who ogled it at the 'Nats would attest!
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Re: V8 MX83 Expressions of interest (Preliminary)
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Fri, 09 May 2003 09:04
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i meant 3rd heavily modded cressida
all great cars
great luck champ
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Re: V8 MX83 Expressions of interest (Preliminary)
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Sun, 11 May 2003 23:08
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*bump*
Still for sale...
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Re: V8 MX83 Expressions of interest (Preliminary)
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Mon, 12 May 2003 11:26
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Why not post up the price you're aiming for? Something as 'rare' as this is hard to make a reasonable assumption on as far as value goes. At least you know how much it costs to do such a conversion, and therefore can surely nominate a reasonable sale price?
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Re: V8 MX83 Expressions of interest (Preliminary)
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Mon, 12 May 2003 23:04
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I'm hoping for around $15,000 for it. Sounds a lot, but not when you consider that we've "spared no expense" to this point - which means what's been done has been done properly, and wont need to be done again for a long while (if at all!)
Looking around yesterday, I saw a number of MX83s for sale (Trading Post, Carsales.com etc) ranging in price from $5-6000 for high-mileage units, up to $10,000+ for low kms, but otherwise stock, units While I know they're probably not worth that kind of money stock, I believe that ours is definitely a LOT better car than any stock MX83...
Anyway, I'm open to reasonable offers, but bear in mind that Darren got offers of anywhere from $12 -15K for his prior to taking it "off the market", so I am guided a little by this.
As the web-site says, I'm more than happy to take more photos of the car and provide them to seriously interested people...
PS. No "I don't think you'll get that money for it" comments please...
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Re: V8 MX83 Expressions of interest (Preliminary)
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Tue, 13 May 2003 02:17
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nah youll get the money
seems great on paper
sounds better in real life
just hope you have the time to wait for the buyer who really wants it
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Re: V8 MX83 Expressions of interest (Preliminary)
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Wed, 14 May 2003 05:28
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Lets see.. if I start saving now... sorry can't do it, but AWESOME Granpa Mobile
Free Bump
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Re: V8 MX83 Expressions of interest (Preliminary)
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Wed, 14 May 2003 06:36
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Yes, it's "not bad"
It's especially gratifying to watch people's faces as you approach from behind...They'll hear the V8 rumble and turn around expecting to see a modified GM/Ford product, then they get this "WTF???" look on seeing the Cressida cruising by...
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Re: V8 MX83 Expressions of interest (Preliminary)
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Wed, 14 May 2003 22:47
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| manipulate wrote on Wed, 14 May 2003 17:39 |
Dude.....this is exactly what i want
either a 2JZ cressida.....or a V8 Cressida
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Well, as Michael Caton (sic) once said (In "The Castle"), "They wouldn't come up that often..."
...and that goes for both 1UZ and 2JZ Cressidas.
Mate if you want it, get in touch. If you need to arrange finance, then you may be in luck as the car doesn't need to be sold immediately, but can wait for a couple of months if need be. Obviously, we'd prefer to sell it sooner, but the option is there if required. If we have a firm offer, we'll simply detail it up and leave it in the garage until the buyer gets his/her "shit" together...
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Fri, 16 May 2003 08:11
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You know, there's just something about a 32-valve V8, isn't there?
(Did I mention that ours is for sale? )
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Thu, 22 May 2003 09:36
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hmmm.....im on an apprenticeship wage mate so itd take me about a yr to come up with that kind of cash that this car is worth
up to u...
i totally dont expect u to hold it for a year mate
Ta
Mani
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Fri, 23 May 2003 04:13
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I'd definately be interested BUT I need to ofload my car first. If anyone by the of chance is interested it's a
Peugeot 306 GTI6 1998 ($40,000+ when new)
79,000kms
12mth rego
2L 124kw 6sp manual
for more details go to carsales.com.au
$23,500 ono
Selling as it is too small for my use
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Sun, 25 May 2003 23:22
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I saw this car at the Nationals and I remember commenting to my mrs that the engine looked factory in there. VERY NICE CAR> Now if I could only convince her that she likes cressidas.
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Re: V8 MX83 Expressions of interest (Preliminary)
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Mon, 26 May 2003 10:18
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Thanks for the compliment...
As for the car, I had the diff looked at again the other week (meaning that I actually pulled it out and took it, along with my "known good" open centre, to yet another diff specialist). He put them both on a bench, spun the tail-shaft yoke on each once and said "Your LSD's bearing are stuffed..."
Needless to say, I wasn't happy  (A certain import spares place hasn't heard the last of this!). However, he made a good LSD by putting the LSD hemisphere into the open-centre diff, and I put it back into the car the next day (Saturday). Took it for a celebratory test drive (to get a few celebratory beers! ) and...No noise!!! It feels and sounds like new!
The wife took it for a spin later and came back mumbling something about keeping it...I'll have to wait and see. It may be that we end up selling the poor old KE70 instead.
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Re: V8 MX83 Now definitely for sale!
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Sun, 13 July 2003 00:05
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O.K.
I now need to sell the vehicle, as my wife and I have found a property we "can't refuse". (Welcome new phase of life...)
So, as stated previously, we want "around" $15k for it; however, we will negotiate with any potential buyer.
Note that we are not selling it bacause it needs major repairs. (Any things needing doing have already been mentioned and haven't changed).
Note also that we have driven the car in a variety of circumstances for approx. 10,000kms since the conversion was done. Except for a leaking diff (since rectified), the car has been absolutely trouble-free...
We do need the money (Otherwise we would not consider selling this excellent sleeper), so please make an offer.
We must sell within the next few weeks so, if you are considering a project such as this, NOW is the time to take advantage, and save yourself the leg-work etc that I've been through to get the car to this point.
N.B Car also includes original 15" rims and tyres and has a towbar (Engineered as part of the conversion process).
Rego 'till November '03 in the ACT.
Details at http://www.itplanet.net.au/Cressida/Cressida.htm
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Re: V8 MX83 Now definitely for sale!
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Sun, 13 July 2003 08:58
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Sorry guys, but I'm going to have to bump this thread once or twice a day (to keep it near the top) until I sell it, as we definitely need the money (plus what we can get for our existing property) in order to help fund this new property. (Which should give some idea of how much we want the property, as opposed to actually wanting to sell the car - we don't - but this is a necessity for us if we are to go ahead with the proerty deal...So, get in there and make an offer if you're after this kind of car. You won't see too many decent V8 MX83s around ( I know of only two), so don't miss the opportunity to own a nice, comfortable and reliable car at a realistic price. (For that, read: I will negotiate a fair price with any interested party).
Did I mention that I need the money?
So, MAKE AN OFFER. 
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Mon, 14 July 2003 00:08
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==bump==
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Mon, 14 July 2003 02:29
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Hey Biased,
I'm sorry to see you parting with your car - it looks absolutely beautiful! And well worth your asking price. I hope you get what you want for it. And I really hope that you and the car will stay in the Toymods community - we'd all be worse off for losing both.
Good luck,
Justin
JZA-61 in production
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Mon, 14 July 2003 03:02
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Cheers mate, I appreciate that!
There are a couple of reasons we need to part with the car.
1) We have decided that we can benefit from purchasing a property, and have stumbled upon one which is absolutely ideal.
2) While we will lose an excellent vehicle (and be sad at the loss), we do have a worthy replacement arriving next year (which we committed to and purchased in May), in the form of a fully-specced Celsior. So, we will still have a 1UZ-powered car to drive around! 
I guess my only real hope in the sale (apart from actually selling it ) is that it goes to someone who will value it (and value-add to it) as we have endeavoured to do...
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Re: V8 MX83 Now definitely for sale!
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Mon, 14 July 2003 12:11
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==BUMP==
(Sorry, but car MUST be sold!)
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Re: V8 MX83 Now definitely for sale!
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Mon, 14 July 2003 21:22
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==BUMP==
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Tue, 15 July 2003 07:30
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...Still for sale...
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Re: V8 MX83 Now definitely for sale!
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Tue, 15 July 2003 22:25
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==BUMP==
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Wed, 16 July 2003 00:24
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Isn't there anyone prepared to make an offer (a reasonable offer ) on this beaut car???
C'mon...At least have a look at the thread and the web-site and make a judgement on what something like this would cost (in parts alone and to build), and, if it's the kind of thing you'd like (and, let's face it, who wouldn't??), then make me an offer...I'm not entirely unreasonable.
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Wed, 16 July 2003 03:14
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Mate, this car looks fucking awesome. I'd fully buy it if i had the money but alas im 18 and broke as
Good luck with the sale, its worth every penny
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Wed, 16 July 2003 03:45
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hey biased just reading your web page and was interested to read this...
"The 1UZ-FE was used as a template by BMW when they designed the V8 which powers their current-model M5, which indicates what BMW thought of it."
is this true? if so... go toyota! i always said that if i was a rich man id be a BMW enthusiast, but after reading that i dont think theres much point in changing camps
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Wed, 16 July 2003 04:21
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Yes, that's the "rumour" going around...
It's more that they looked at the 1U and thought "How can we make a 300-odd KW NA engine with that kind of strength and reliability...I guess so that they didn't have to "re-invent the wheel".
Somehow I don't think the M5 engine is an "FE" spec motor, however!
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Wed, 16 July 2003 11:39
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Wed, 16 July 2003 22:29
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Car must be sold before the end of July, so make an offer. (Reasonable offers, please! )
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Thu, 17 July 2003 03:52
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so the engine makes 300kw?
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Thu, 17 July 2003 04:08
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No.
I meant that BMW wanted an engine making those kinds of numbers, with the reliability and longevity of the 1UZ.
1UZ is around 195KW in stock form.
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Thu, 17 July 2003 08:22
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Thu, 17 July 2003 22:38
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Totalled up the receipts for the car/project last night (Yes, I have receipts for everything bought for/done to the car), and got quite a shock...
Suffice it to say that the buyer will get a bargain... 
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Fri, 18 July 2003 05:58
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==BUMP==
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Sat, 19 July 2003 14:40
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Sun, 20 July 2003 04:48
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I spoke to a mate about your car as he was looking at spending the same sort of money fitting the same engine to a commodore and painting it etc.He seemed pretty keen on the thought of buying something complete, so he is going to get near a computer to check it out.Could you post a couple of pics so he knows what he is looking at.
Good luck with the sale,Hope I helped
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Sun, 20 July 2003 22:57
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No worries...Thanks for that! *pauses to pat self on back for detailing car on w/end*
I'll take a pic or two tonight and post 'em up.
Thanks again.
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Tue, 22 July 2003 03:13
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I'd definately buy the car at the right price but two things
1) Trying to sell my car (I've got a couple ppl coming tonight and tomorrow) and
2) The bits and pieces need to be done beforehand. A re-negotiated price could be done in consideration of additional work
Hang tight let you know in a couple days
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Wed, 23 July 2003 01:26
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errr...No! 
