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wannatoy
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what car?? help Mon, 09 June 2003 13:33 Go to next message
i have met some of you... but most of you don't know me.. anyway

what I am wondering is.... i really want to get back into old skool toyotas and not sure what I should get....

recently, I have owned a 4AGE AE82 Rolla Seca and before that... I had a 4AGZE AE86 Sprinter... but the cramped engine bays and electronics are just a hassle... i just want something simple to work on like previous cars I have owned like KE series rollas

Currently, my wife and I share the sensible car... a Black 2002 2L Golf GLE manual... which is a very nice car to drive around but characterless.... like most new cars... but I am planning to keep this one for a long time cause it has a simple engine and awesome interior that keeps me happy on commuting and long trips

I really don't need another car 'cause I have a company car... '02 Camry V6 Conquest Auto... even more characterless than the Golf... but I am happy 'cause I don't pay a cent for it.. not petrol, rego... etc

BUT I WANT A CAR... it makes no bloody sense does it? this car i am planning to own has to be cheap to own and fun... not planning to break any quarter mile records but want it to be zippy...

I was chatting to a friend with an old fastback VW... and he only pays $200 comphrehensive insurance on it cause it is a classic. I like this idea.... so

i've always like tA22 celicas... can anyone tell me what the usual hassles are with these cars.... are they as reliable as KE rollas... i just love the styling of these cars.... such classics... should i buy one to build up or buy one already built up???

Also how do the standard 2T engine go? I went back to driving a 2dr KE rolla and was bitterly dissapointed. Do I need to go to a 2TG for adequate performance? This really is a long term plan.... once i buy one, I am planning to keep it for good.... I am sick of putting time and effort into cars then selling it....

anyway, thanks for reading and listening to my muddled thoughts...
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Norbie
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Re: what car?? help Mon, 09 June 2003 23:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
TA22's are as reliable as they come, although they are quite old now so you have to expect some issues. That's not such a big deal though because they're dead easy to work on.

The stock 2T is bulletproof but gutless. A 2T-G is a big improvement but still won't set the world on fire.

The main thing to look out for when buying a TA22 is RUST. Also be on the lookout for dodgy smash repairs. Unfortunately most TA22's have been afflicted with one or the other by now. Sad
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Re: what car?? help Wed, 11 June 2003 05:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
By the sounds of things, a Ta22 would be right up your alley, there is still a few reasonable ones about and a twin carb 2T-G is heaps of fun. As far as insurance goes, I think the 2T-G Ta22 was available new in Aus. This should make the premiums affordable.

You should be able to pick up a reasonable one for not much more than the insurance premiums on my car Crying or Very Sad
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manipulate
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Re: what car?? help Thu, 12 June 2003 08:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message
http://www.toymods.org.au/msgboard/index.php?t=msg &th=10851&rid=54&S=33b0fadb305a5553a89 724daef3582a2&pl_view=&start=60#msg_122623

This one has your name on it

in fact.....ive already inscribed your name on the dash
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wannatoy
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Re: what car?? help Sat, 14 June 2003 12:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
thanx

nice car... except it's an auto

best of luck selling it!! Cool
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manipulate
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Re: what car?? help Sat, 14 June 2003 13:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
yeah i know
but a man converion wouldnt be hard

Smile

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Norbie
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Re: what car?? help Sun, 15 June 2003 07:59 Go to previous message
gold28 wrote on Wed, 11 June 2003 15:28

As far as insurance goes, I think the 2T-G Ta22 was available new in Aus. This should make the premiums affordable.

The TA22 GT was never officially imported by Toyota Australia. There are a few genuine GT's kicking around but they're all grey imports (some were privately imported new). Having said that, insurance still shouldn't be much of a problem if you go to the right insurer. It is after all a 25+ year old car with a 1.6 litre engine!
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