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JZA70 or not??
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Thu, 03 November 2005 09:38
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hey guys....
right now i'm looking at joining the illustrious group of owning a toyota by buyin a JZA70 Supra. From what i heard the 1jz engine accompanied by the r154 gearbox is virtually bulletproof, if as usual it is looked after and treated with some respect.
i was hoping that i someone would be able to offer some suggestions as to what problems i should be looking for in these cars. Although, being an import that is bout 15yrs old i understand that none will be in 'new car' condition.
Also, anyone know any respectable places in adelaide to get an import and to get it complied?
Any help would be much appreciated!
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Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Thu, 03 November 2005 09:50
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be aware A70 series cars require alot of love to keep them happy, your wife, gf and wallet WILL hate you
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Location:
Adelaide
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October 2005
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Thu, 03 November 2005 10:06
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what are the main requirements?
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November 2004
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Thu, 03 November 2005 10:20
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go the jza-70, the engines and trannys are probably not treated with respect (for obvious reasons) but they are very, very strong and you have to be retard who can`t shift properly {i.e. don`t use the clutch or something) to blow one up... btw who has a wife and girlfriend??? at the same time? 
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Location:
Melbourne
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September 2003
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Thu, 03 November 2005 11:11
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JZA70 is a good car if cared for.
If you are interested I will have a mint condition one owner car with low km's for sale in around a month.
PM your email address for further details.
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Location:
tas
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June 2002
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Thu, 03 November 2005 11:48
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who has a wife or a girlfriend? oh wait this isn't slashdot *crawls back into the dark*
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Location:
Perth, WA
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December 2004
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Thu, 03 November 2005 12:21
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Im most probably going to end up with an a70 series supra...
im hoping a jz variant.
i know the r154 gearboxes are impossibly strong, but there is one tiny part that fails commonly, but buggered if i can remember what it is, if i remember correctly its something to do with either first or second gear...
that said, the 1JZ goes hard, never home 
Eldar.O.
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Location:
tas
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June 2002
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Thu, 03 November 2005 12:35
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first gear thrust washer i believe. But shouldn't be a problem if driven properly.
Have heard hilux ones are a stronger replacement, could be wrong.
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October 2004
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Fri, 04 November 2005 02:09
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The jza70 are an awesome car and as said above the 1jz are virtually bulletproof as long as they are looked after and maintained properly. They do cost quite a bit to keep happy, but that is pretty much the deal with any older sports car - don't buy one if your not prepared to pay to maintain it, this is often overlooked and the first mistake people make.
There are definately some nicer examples around so don't go straight for the first one that pops up, the best place to look for one is Perth as more seem to be in this state than any other - this is due to most of the compliancing of them happening here.
I managed to pick up a well looked after and clean example which I've had for about a year and to be honest apart from basic maintenance, absolutely nothing has went wrong with the car and it drives like a dream. I have about 171,000km's showing on my odo too which is probly worth a mention.
The aftermarket support for these cars Isn't the best, but with a bit of hunting and knowing where to look you shouldn't have too many troubles finding goodies for it. Having said all that, i say go for it as they are an excellent car!
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I supported Toymods
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Adelaide
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July 2004
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Fri, 04 November 2005 02:19
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JZA70 good
JZZ20 better
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Location:
Central Coast, NSW
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February 2005
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Fri, 04 November 2005 02:36
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| MR 1JZ wrote on Fri, 04 November 2005 13:19 |
JZA70 good
JZZ20 better
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tas
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Fri, 04 November 2005 03:00
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JZA70 superior but heavier
JZZ20 lighter less superior
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I supported Toymods
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Fri, 04 November 2005 04:44
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| dingaling wrote on Fri, 04 November 2005 13:30 |
JZA70 superior but heavier
JZZ20 lighter less superior
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what facts do you base the superiority on?
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tas
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Fri, 04 November 2005 04:47
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i base it on i own a supra, what do you base your facts on?
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I supported Toymods
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Fri, 04 November 2005 04:51
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| dingaling wrote on Fri, 04 November 2005 15:17 |
i base it on i own a supra, what do you base your facts on?
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its lighter, more luxury options and do the torsen swap and you have all the componentry of the JZA70 anyway...
plus soarers look 100% better IMO...
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Fri, 04 November 2005 05:00
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| MR 1JZ wrote on Fri, 04 November 2005 12:51 |
plus soarers look 100% better IMO...
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I supported Toymods
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Fri, 04 November 2005 05:04
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| Endless wrote on Fri, 04 November 2005 15:30 |
| MR 1JZ wrote on Fri, 04 November 2005 12:51 |
plus soarers look 100% better IMO...
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thats opinion...
the fact they have more luxurious shit and they weigh less cannot be argued with
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Location:
tas
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June 2002
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Fri, 04 November 2005 05:13
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Seems to me your basing it on biasism just like me.
Anyway whats more luxurious about them? just curious how it compares to a jap import limted GT supra with all the luxury trimmings.
where would the soarer be without borrowing some supra componentry eh?
By the way the fact is the supra looks better.
(non of this pimp stuff)
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I supported Toymods
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Adelaide
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July 2004
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Fri, 04 November 2005 05:16
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well youre retarded...
I win 
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Location:
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I supported Toymods
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Adelaide
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July 2004
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Fri, 04 November 2005 05:29
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2 things:
1: Its friday and i dont give a fuck about arguing over the internet...
2: you dont own a JZA70, you own a JZA70 front cut...do you drive that to work every day 
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Location:
Central Coast, NSW
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February 2005
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Fri, 04 November 2005 05:30
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| dingaling wrote on Fri, 04 November 2005 16:20 |
yep yep. can't come back with a credible answer which concludes me the winner, and the jza70 superior. very weak mr1jz.
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Soarer > supra
That makes two against one!@
Seriously though, I think he just doesn't want to have this silly argument, because aesthetics aside, they're both just cars. And good ones at that! (hell, they're Toyotas)
So yeah... Maybe he just got over this quarrel one post before you did.
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tas
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Fri, 04 November 2005 05:41
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| Merudo wrote on Fri, 04 November 2005 16:30 |
Soarer > supra
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Yep that is correct soarer behind the supra eating it's dust.
| Merudo wrote on Fri, 04 November 2005 16:30 |
Seriously though, I think he just doesn't want to have this silly argument, because aesthetics aside, they're both just cars. And good ones at that! (hell, they're Toyotas)
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Yeah i'll settle it at that.
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Good to see your not standing by your morels there mr1jz, never to talk to dingaling again.
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Fri, 04 November 2005 08:08
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I'm acutally interested in what luxury options the soarer had that the supra didn't? i've got a limited and its got pretty much everything i can think of..
ps. No doubt the a70 and z20 are both wonderful machines in their own respect! 
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Location:
Adelaide
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October 2005
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Fri, 04 November 2005 09:35
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c'mon guys i didnt create this for you to bitch bout what car is better...
really both cars are great in their own respect, it simply depends on personal choice as to what shape you like.
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Location:
Central Coast, NSW
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February 2005
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Fri, 04 November 2005 12:28
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| Supra JZA70 wrote on Fri, 04 November 2005 20:35 |
c'mon guys i didnt create this for you to bitch bout what car is better...
really both cars are great in their own respect, it simply depends on personal choice as to what shape you like.
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have you thought about getting a soarer?
Or do you have your mind set on getting a supra?
If so, get a JZA70... teh 1JZ can nevah loose. (spelling intentionally incorrect)
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Perth
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June 2002
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Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Fri, 04 November 2005 20:41
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| Rossco wrote on Sat, 05 November 2005 02:26 |
top model z20/1 soarers come with airbag sus
lcd dimming rear vision mirror
tv
air purifier
stereo/climate controls on steering wheel
thats a few up on a supra for luxo shit
ROSs
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Leaks
mehhh
dosent work in australia
dont fart so much / try deoderant
again dosent work in australia/grow some arms!
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Location:
Melbourne
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January 2005
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Re: JZA70 or not??
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Sat, 05 November 2005 02:25
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| pro_k wrote on Thu, 03 November 2005 12:11 |
JZA70 is a good car if cared for.
If you are interested I will have a mint condition one owner car with low km's for sale in around a month.
PM your email address for further details.
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you have a pm.
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