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St James, Perth
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June 2004
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Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Tue, 01 June 2004 04:48
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Hi all,
Can anyone suggest a car that has the potential to be quite quick, stylish, and has an abundance of performance parts available for it including engine/drive-line and body kits? I have been looking at the Sprinter, but they are seem to be hard to come by in good condition. My maximum spending is $8000 for the stock car. Also, parts must be reasonably abundant; not like the Sprinter! (A new blinker/light assembly for the AE86 cost my boss $250!!!! Ouch)
Any suggestions would be of extreme value.
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Location:
Melbourne
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April 2003
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Tue, 01 June 2004 04:55
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Nissan Silvia S13
Toyota MR2 AW11 S/C
Nissan R32 GTS-t
Nissan R31 GTS-x
Nissan Cefiro
Nissan DR30
Holden VL Turbo 
Sure there is more but thats off the top of my head.
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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Tue, 01 June 2004 04:56
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Blasphemous as it is, I think your best bet for that price is an S13.
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Location:
St James, Perth
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June 2004
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Tue, 01 June 2004 05:00
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I have heard that most S13's that are for sale, are thrashed and high-ish kms. Can I get a good one for under $8k? And preferably unmodified or few mods?
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Melbourne
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April 2003
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Tue, 01 June 2004 05:02
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if you really want a cheap car Turbo with HEAPS of second hand upgrade parts available. Interchangable parts with other optioned same make and plenty of spares and CHEAP.
S13 silvia. CA18DET is the way to go.'
For a nice clean one with Rims, Lowered, Full Exhaust and S15 turbo. Your looking at $8k.
Many extra parts available. Engines are pretty good in them.. Good for 170rwkw. GTR injectors bolt in, S15 turbo bolts on with minor line mods, Coolers and piping are a dime a dozen, Exhausts are everywhere. Engines are cheap. Gearboxes are pretty strong. Some have factory R180 LSD but R200 bolts in with matching drive shafts. Front and rear disk brakes. Power everything.
Personally owned one. Won't ever buy one again. (and thats after saying all that hahahahaha). I now own a trueno coupe.
First car with ease of mods. S13 is cheapest and well. nicest.
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central coast, NSW
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April 2004
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Tue, 01 June 2004 05:39
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cressida
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Australia- Sydney
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January 2004
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Tue, 01 June 2004 05:47
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nissan s13
part so cheap/available you wound't believe. I got depress with the amount of part available for s13 compare to sprinter
The car in stock is quite good already.
It light
RWD
strong driveline
all electric (electric mirror/window)
more modern instrument..
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Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Tue, 01 June 2004 05:52
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have u ever consider a toyota crown, better known as cressida in australia, u can pick one up with a 2JZ_FE or 1UZ_FE.
Year 1989
Make Toyota
Model Crown Royal Saloon
Transmission Auto
Kms 83000
Colour Grey
Price $5,200
1989 Toyota Crown Royal Saloon 3.0 litre petrol sedan
Automatic
83,070 kms
Grey over silver
All power options and airconditioning
Central locking
Factory alloy wheels
Radio / cassette player
or
Year 1989
Make Toyota
Model Crown
Transmission Auto
Kms 89000
Colour White
Price $6,400
1989 Toyota Crown Royal Saloon G, 4.0 litre V8
Automatic
89,000 kms
Pearl white two-tone
Full power options including:
TRC (traction control)
TEMS (Toyota Electronically Modulated Suspension)
Power front and rear seats
Power steering column
Digital dash
Cruise control
Airconditioning (aircon louvres swing electrically)
Driver's SRS airbag
Factory 16" alloys with good Yokohama radial tyres
http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/
Supa luxury and a great basis to mod.
Quad cam V8 for $6,400.......yummy
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Toymods Vice President
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Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Tue, 01 June 2004 06:53
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Dude I think you'll find the Crown was actually known as the Crown in Australia. This is an S chassis car. The Cressida/Chaser/Mark2 etc were an X chassis.
I have to admit that Crown did lookl ike a bit of a bargain though.
My vote for a good car for $8k is AW11 SC.
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Campbelltown, NSW, Austra...
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January 2004
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Tue, 01 June 2004 08:13
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For 8k you could get a 4age/4agze ae82/92 corolla or an st162 celica.
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Location:
Colac, Victoria
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May 2002
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Tue, 01 June 2004 08:22
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AW11 - or an St165 Gt4 for toyota bang for bucks
outside of this - Silvias .. Dime a dozen - easy aftermarket parts and every importer has a pile of bolt ons for them
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Location:
East Doncaster, Melbourne
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February 2003
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Tue, 01 June 2004 08:53
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Nissan Silvia
the amount of parts avaliable are uncountable and not to mention rather cheap
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Location:
St James, Perth
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June 2004
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Tue, 01 June 2004 08:57
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Ok, say I bought an s13 Silvia. What kind of premiums do insurance companies slap on it?  It would be relatively high I would've thought due to the car being a 2 door Japanese sports car...
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Location:
East Doncaster, Melbourne
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February 2003
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Location:
theres a castle on my hil...
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October 2003
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Tue, 01 June 2004 09:12
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forget the s13 and go for a DR30 skyline!
those things are savage. when that FJ20 comes onto boost it will make you happy in the pants. the engine is tough as nails and i think they do a 15 second flat 1/4 mile.
they also aren't as common as the s13
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St James, Perth
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June 2004
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Tue, 01 June 2004 09:17
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Skylines not as common as s13's?  Not over west mate, I see skylines absolutely everywhere, old and new. As for the Silvia I never see them around. Only every few months when I travel to Perth (even then there is one or 2). Don't know about Sydney, but its the complete opposite here.
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theres a castle on my hil...
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October 2003
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Location:
St James, Perth
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June 2004
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Tue, 01 June 2004 09:31
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I have seen one or two of these things around, although they are far less common than the newer skylines.
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Location:
Yagoona Sydney
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December 2003
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Tue, 01 June 2004 10:13
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bahahahahahahahaha @ CA18DET powered silvias.... dont bother if its not an sr20turbo. with 8k u could get ur ass down to the local damaged vehicle auctions..... with that amount u can pik up a damaged s14 and have money left over 2 do the repaires. A few cars ive seen in that past few weeks have varried from Nissan S14 200sx - $5000 front end damage, the damage was worth around $2000
Nissan Skyline R33 GTS-t - Worked off its nipples, stolen recovered went for $7800.
Nissan Skyline R32 GTS-t - Damaged sold for $6500, had minor rear quarter damage worth $800
alot of way cool modified cars go through auctions, mostly as busted numberjobs and stolen recovered. Ive purchased alot off cool cars from the auctions that were either damaged or stolen recovered and ive never had any major dramas. (most major drama was buying a stolen recovered GSR only to find the turbo was blow) but hey it was still worth it!!!
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Location:
St James, Perth
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June 2004
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Tue, 01 June 2004 10:19
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A valid point, but if it has damage, then I will not risk my money on it as it may have more damage than meets the eye. Sure, It may be a cheap way to pick up a car, but will it ever be as safe again in another crash?
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Location:
East Doncaster, Melbourne
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February 2003
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Location:
Adelaide
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August 2003
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Tue, 01 June 2004 13:45
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$250 for a parker? I have bought a couple new from toyota for less than $80. I also recentently sold one for $15...
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Location:
Perth
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April 2003
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Tue, 08 June 2004 15:54
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I could sell you my sprinter...
I'll consider selling the thing without the M4 and rear LSD for 8k. Got a spare T50, spare doors.. glass (all)... parkers.. hatch.. seat belts.. amongst other things.
James
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Location:
Perth
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June 2003
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Wed, 09 June 2004 02:05
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There are an absolute shitload of Silvias around the Perth and surrounding areas, just pic up an auto-trader or quokka. Skylines and Soarers are also in abundance.
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Location:
Perth
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June 2003
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Wed, 09 June 2004 02:08
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James: Are you selling it for parts or as a whole, because I'd be very interested in parts
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Location:
Melbourne
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April 2003
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Fri, 11 June 2004 03:19
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DR30 would be awesome to own.. If you can find a decent one. I know of one for sale now.. But requires complaine and reg.
CA18DET is a good engine. Not alot of people do them because the SR is available and already has more power.
In my opinion i would still do a CA18DET over the SR.. Not many around. Heaps of parts. And its still the engine teh car came with.
If you want bang for buck your best bet is a silvia without a doubt.
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Location:
toowoomba qld
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March 2004
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Sat, 12 June 2004 08:35
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any other car that isn't a spirnter! 
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Location:
Perth
Registered:
April 2003
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Sun, 13 June 2004 19:22
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Hi cytribe...
I'd consider selling the parts if i sold the car.
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James: Are you selling it for parts or as a whole, because I'd be very interested in parts
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Location:
Adelaide
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May 2003
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Re: Cars instead of Sprinters?
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Mon, 14 June 2004 15:26
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ever considered a gz/mz20/21 soarer?? they are the bomb!
but they wouldnt suit u if u think ae86 spare parts are expensive
as for $250 for a parker? even with wiring its only $150 retail
or like 95 for lens and body.....
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