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October 2004
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Old School Soarer information ??
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Mon, 04 October 2004 05:44
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Hi,
I'm looking at importing an old school Soarer - 1989 model with a 1G-GTE engine. I beleive the engine is a Straight 6, 2.0 litre, twin turbo.
Can anyone guide me to some more information on these cars ? I've done a Google seach but didn't get much back.
Are these engines any good ? How about parts and servicing in Australia ?
http://www.j-spec.com.au/list/index.php?ID=0516
There's a link to the car I'm talking about.
Cheers & Thanks in Advance.
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Location:
Brisbane
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July 2002
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Re: Old School Soarer information ??
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Mon, 04 October 2004 06:03
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nice car.. but the 1g gte isnt torquey enough to pull along the heavy body very fast
engine makes 160kw at engine stock.. cant remember torque but its not much
car weighs around 1500kg i beleive
try and get your hands on a 7m gte'd mz20soarer
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Location:
Geelong.Vic.AU
Registered:
September 2003
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Re: Old School Soarer information ??
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Mon, 04 October 2004 12:05
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Im sure you know this, but be ready for HUGE insurance premiums.
The car is very nice, a mate of mine has one, ive drove it a bit, they go very well, it is a qiuck car, but if u can find one with the 7mgte (i think thats the engine) get that.
But in any case that 1g-gte is very good and the car is great. Parts are expencive, but most things imported are.
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Location:
Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Old School Soarer information ??
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Tue, 05 October 2004 00:20
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Golly, what is it with people's idea of old school these days!  Since when if 89 freaking 'old school'
classic!
Cheers
Wilbo
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
July 2004
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Re: Old School Soarer information ??
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Tue, 05 October 2004 03:02
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7MGTE expect to pay another 2 grand for the car, that one on Jspec's list is a very nice example but you have to think when those photos were taken of it, thats all...
1GGTE is becoming easier and easier to find parts for, i.e. i got a timing belt from toyota last week for $38, they have 154kw and 279nm and they weigh 1430kg, with some decent bolt ons such as full exhaust, filter and some boost seeing around 210 at the fly wheel shouldnt be too dificult.
I am yet to have mine on the road long enough to have it dynoed but with my mods i rekcon i could get around 140 at the wheels without too many hassles
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Location:
Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: Old School Soarer information ??
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Tue, 05 October 2004 03:26
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I may be looking at buying a car in the next 6 months and have thought about one of these soarers, how much does insurance cost and how much fuel due they use.
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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May 2002
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Re: Old School Soarer information ??
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Tue, 05 October 2004 03:32
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My mate pays $650 a year, full comprehensive for his 88(89?) GZ20. He's 20, but we do live in Perth It uses probably about 12l/100km on average.
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I supported Toymods
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Adelaide
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July 2004
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Re: Old School Soarer information ??
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Tue, 05 October 2004 03:42
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they drink, bad 
insurance for me is $230 a year for third party fire and theft
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Location:
Adelaide
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March 2003
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Re: Old School Soarer information ??
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Tue, 05 October 2004 14:38
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im 19 with a fairly bad driving history and i pay 550 ish a year 3rd party fire and theft mines good with fuel but then again mines a non turbo 1g
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Location:
sunny coast, qld
Registered:
October 2002
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Re: Old School Soarer information ??
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Tue, 05 October 2004 21:37
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When I had mine (2 years ago) I was 19 and I got quoted $6500 per year for full comp from Suncorp! And no I didn't bother.
I don't know what you are talking about the fuel economy as mine got about 10Km/L when I was just cruising around. If you boot it, it is more like 6KM/L.
Not a bad car, but I wouldn't be buying one for outright performance.
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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
October 2004
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Re: Old School Soarer information ??
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Tue, 05 October 2004 21:40
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Not buying it for outright performance.
Anayway - the $$ have been paid - So now the wait for the boat from Japan 
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Location:
south east - melbourne
Registered:
March 2004
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Re: Old School Soarer information ??
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Wed, 06 October 2004 07:38
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fark me dead , im paying farking 1200 dollars full comp with just car , im 23 and car is a stocker gz20 soarer
bastards are ripping me off
this is in melbourne btw
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I supported Toymods
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Adelaide
Registered:
July 2004
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Re: Old School Soarer information ??
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Wed, 06 October 2004 07:59
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| indian wrote on Wed, 06 October 2004 17:08 |
fark me dead , im paying farking 1200 dollars full comp with just car , im 23 and car is a stocker gz20 soarer
bastards are ripping me off
this is in melbourne btw
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why even bother with full comp....the car is only worth 6-7 grand at the absolute maximum
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