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Mon, 28 June 2004 06:46
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Well thats me, Im interested in importing a levin, im not interested in it being a black and white (panda) or even a trueno. I just want one set up to drift in decent condition. If there is anyone here that knows someone who will import one for me that would be much appreciated,
Im in melbourne, sileightly has already sujested importbitz, and im not going to pay j-spec or any other major imported 13k for the car, im up for a reasonable price of around 9-10 (what they are actually worth not what takumi says they are worth ).
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I supported Toymods
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sydney.au
Registered:
August 2002
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Re: ::::::::A sprinter driver not influenced by Initial D :o ::::
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Mon, 28 June 2004 06:56
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what they are actually worth not what takumi says they are worth
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a pristine ae86 sells in japan for around $25000 AUD so i think you need to rethink your value judgement on them
but your choices in ae86 makes things easy
being a levin makes it cheaper
also not being panda makes it cheaper again
so you should get a fairly decent example for around 10k but beware of rust and chassis damage with ae86s of this pricerange.
also you wont be getting anything *fantasic* for your budget. the really good ae86 levins tend to sell for around 450,000 - 500,000 yen with nice paint, fresh solid chassis and good solid NEW modification parts.
i used j-spec in melb($1000 flat fee) and my car cost me $13000 landed, complied + onroad, which was a 'bargain'! but since your adamant not to use them maybe look at another import broker.
keep in mind jspec have actually imported ae86's before and know where to look for good examples.
have a look at yahoo to give you an idea on some starting prices for cars in japan
http://search.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/search?sb=desc, cat&desc=ae86&cat=0&auccat=0&acc=j p&apg=&f=0x92&s1=cbids&o1=d&al ocale=0jp&mode=2
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Location:
Melbourne
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June 2004
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Re: ::::::::A sprinter driver not influenced by Initial D :o ::::
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Tue, 29 June 2004 08:35
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thanks for the good response ill have a look at the auctions
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Location:
Melbourne
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November 2002
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Re: ::::::::A sprinter driver not influenced by Initial D :o ::::
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Wed, 30 June 2004 13:29
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if you aren't really concerned about 'heritage' and really want a nice solid car, go for an ae86 shitbox from japan and a auspec shell.
they can be bought for about 5k AUD (thrashed up trueno APEX coupe).. This one would have quite a few drift mods too. Chances are, it would be slightly smashed, but thats beside the point.
Buy a nice aus spec (4k would get you a pretty good one) and TRANSPLANT *everything* bolt for bolt.
In the end, it would be equivalent to the 25k japan minter, and at half the price.
This would be a good platform to start modding.
Doing your own 4age transplant to the high quality of OEM toyota ones is pretty tricky. Thats the reason why this is a good move. Plus you get all the rare shit like T series rear, tacho gage, JDM interior, LSD, and all the bits and bobs in the engine bay. You may even get some JDM rims too (watanabes, hayashis, SSR).
On top of that, piff the trueno nose for 1.5k+ hahaha 
rock on.
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Melbourne
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November 2003
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Wed, 30 June 2004 16:35
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Buy a Silvia. Cheaper, and as I understand it, easier to drift in. Not to mention more powerfull, cheaper, easier to find after market parts for, cheaper, has more support, cheaper and cheaper.
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Australia- Sydney
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January 2004
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Re: ::::::::A sprinter driver not influenced by Initial D :o ::::
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Thu, 01 July 2004 06:52
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Buy a Silvia. Cheaper, and as I understand it, easier to drift in. Not to mention more powerfull, cheaper, easier to find after market parts for, cheaper, has more support, cheaper and cheaper.
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i was just about to post the same post...almost word for word..you beat me to it.
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I supported Toymods
Location:
sydney.au
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August 2002
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Re: ::::::::A sprinter driver not influenced by Initial D :o ::::
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Thu, 01 July 2004 07:29
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Buy a Silvia. Cheaper, and as I understand it, easier to drift in. Not to mention more powerfull, cheaper, easier to find after market parts for, cheaper, has more support, cheaper and cheaper.
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i was just about to post the same post...almost word for word..you beat me to it.
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dont forget they are cheaper. 
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Location:
Ballarat, Vic.
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September 2002
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Re: ::::::::A sprinter driver not influenced by Initial D :o ::::
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Thu, 01 July 2004 10:45
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But its not a toyota??? 
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Location:
Adelaide
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February 2004
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Re: ::::::::A sprinter driver not influenced by Initial D :o ::::
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Thu, 01 July 2004 16:09
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and silvias are gay
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Location:
Melbourne
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November 2002
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Re: ::::::::A sprinter driver not influenced by Initial D :o ::::
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Sat, 03 July 2004 03:27
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or for girls
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Banned user
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ADELAIDE - The Drift City
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: ::::::::A sprinter driver not influenced by Initial D :o ::::
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Sat, 03 July 2004 22:57
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gay girls then?
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Location:
Melbourne
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November 2002
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Re: ::::::::A sprinter driver not influenced by Initial D :o ::::
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Sun, 04 July 2004 05:18
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nah, lesbians drive
old skool holdens,
like EHs, HRs, Kingswoods 
which is a lot more manly than sprinters, skylines, etc...
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Location:
adelaide
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April 2003
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Re: ::::::::A sprinter driver not influenced by Initial D :o ::::
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Sun, 04 July 2004 05:59
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before initial D a mint aus delivered 86 could be yours for 3 grand!
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Location:
Ballarat, Vic.
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September 2002
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Re: ::::::::A sprinter driver not influenced by Initial D :o ::::
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Mon, 05 July 2004 04:05
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what were they worth off showroom floor?
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