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what car?? help
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Mon, 09 June 2003 13:33
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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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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: what car?? help
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Mon, 09 June 2003 23:27
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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. 
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Madrid - Spain
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August 2002
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Re: what car?? help
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Wed, 11 June 2003 05:28
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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 
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Sydney
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May 2002
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Eastwood, Sydney, NSW, Au...
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July 2002
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Re: what car?? help
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Sat, 14 June 2003 12:18
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thanx
nice car... except it's an auto
best of luck selling it!! 
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Sydney
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May 2002
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: what car?? help
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Sun, 15 June 2003 07:59
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| 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.
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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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