Im New Here So I Opologise For Newbie Stuff....

[daniel60390]

Like to say hi to you all,

Anyway since i have played the NFS games i have been obsessed with the toyota corolla for some reason.

As i have come into some money for the first time in a while and have my driving test soon i thought i would treat myself.

I was just wondering if anyone had ever owned one...

Im talking old school 1980-1990s not modern bubble car looking corolla.

Was wondering what they are like to insure and run and use day to day etc..

Also is it worth importing one or trying to find one in the UK?

Any common faults i know about some cars slip out of 5th gear.

I like the look of the AE86 but i doubt ill get insured on one, anyone now what the best model is to buy?

Also what sort of price am i looking to pay in the current market?

Any help would be very grateful

regards

dan

[johnyboy1976]

Find a nice AE92 Gti-on a H/J plate.

In todays market should get a good one for less than £1K maybe.

Strong engines but watch for rust-around arches,under rear windows and on tailgate.

I had two of these and a older AE82 Gt and all were extremly reliable machines and only one had a fault and that was just the clutch.

[daniel60390]

cheers for that help anything i can look out for?

and why such a certain year to buy?

[AE_92]

Find a nice AE92 Gti-on a H/J plate.

In todays market should get a good one for less than £1K maybe.

Strong engines but watch for rust-around arches,under rear windows and on tailgate.

I had two of these and a older AE82 Gt and all were extremly reliable machines and only one had a fault and that was just the clutch.

I dont think you should go for a gti for a first car insurance would be alot

[daniel60390]

my insurance is not alot i have had a bike since i was 16 legally on the road and bike 600cc bikes and over on the road for last year and my insurance company will let me half my bike ncb n use them on car.

and i have driven cars beofore, dare i say it a saxo vtr and a clio cup 172.

i can insure it im sure btu i just want to now what to buy and not.

also where to look for one as i cant find many

and what day to day running is like?

atm im running a GSXR 600 as a everyday bike and a K5 gsxr 1000 as a weekend mental running bike.

[johnyboy1976]

Find a nice AE92 Gti-on a H/J plate.

In todays market should get a good one for less than £1K maybe.

Strong engines but watch for rust-around arches,under rear windows and on tailgate.

I had two of these and a older AE82 Gt and all were extremly reliable machines and only one had a fault and that was just the clutch.

I dont think you should go for a gti for a first car insurance would be alot

Might not be as bad as you think.

i passed my test aged 17 back in 93 and my first car was a Escort 1.6 diesel worth 3150 but i had to pay £1100 insurance.

When i turned 18 6 months later i bought myself a Corolla gti worth £3750 but only paid £750 insurance-fully comp.

A couple of years ago was gonna buy the wife a Civic Type R but got quoted £5K insurance-but shopping around got it down to £1600.

[daniel60390]

it just findong one now though are they any special sites people know to buy one or is importing one a good option or not?

[johnyboy1976]

if going for a AE92 gti then i cant see any point in importing one mate just get on pistonheads and autotrader.

There will be some nice ones still out there.

I always liked em in the sage green colour but was very rare-also looked great in grey but again quite rare.

[daniel60390]

ok well i take it that is a fwd car though?

[johnyboy1976]

Yeah-if your after a AE86 then you are looking at silly money for a old car now-the newest your gonna get is 21 years old now and because of the popularity in the drifting circles they fetch high prices.

If i was in the market for a corolla now id prob get a 20v Levin but still FWD.

[daniel60390]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/829880.htm

what do u reckon?

however the word project, so i have sent email.

[johnyboy1976]

Looks decent enough but unless you see it in the flesh its hard to tell.

But they are great cars and the 4AGE is a brilliant engine

[Momin]

My mate is selling a Imported Corolla AE92.

Not a single spec of rust, Has alot of luxurys over the UK cars.

[AE_92]

My mate is selling a Imported Corolla AE92.

Not a single spec of rust, Has alot of luxurys over the UK cars.

If you want a import then thats the one to go for mate :)

[ch_shabs]

if going for a AE92 gti then i cant see any point in importing one mate just get on pistonheads and autotrader.

There will be some nice ones still out there.

I always liked em in the sage green colour but was very rare-also looked great in grey but again quite rare.

i have got one in the green your on about lol and yes it is rare.. i was suprised to see green on the logbook

This has got a mint engine with s/h and and is completely standard with only abit of rust. :P

[johnyboy1976]

Yeah they look really nice in that colour.

Great cars.

[FxGtBoi]

Go for an AE101 Corolla FxGt 20V still a rare motor Levins are everywhere!!

[johnyboy1976]

I know everybody has their own opinions but i thought the AE101 series that replaced the EE90 were ugly as sin.

[FxGtBoi]

I know everybody has their own opinions but i thought the AE101 series that replaced the EE90 were ugly as sin.

Maybe these will change your mind!?!

[johnyboy1976]

Yer it looks ok but IMO just not as good as the car it replaced.

no doubt it goes like hell with the 20v 4AGE.

Main reason is that i worked for Toyota from 92-99 and when the 1.8 GXi came out as the hotest car in the corolla range i had a AE92 at the time nd it was so much better than the GXi.

[FxGtBoi]

Ah Yeah the Gxi was a big disappointment as the AE92 Gti successor. No WTF! Toyota. The AE92 Gti are a fantastic car always loved them but It's the Corolla FxGt 20V with it's twin guns at the back and Itb's singing away at the front that does it for me. Cheers bud...

[AE_92]

I know everybody has their own opinions but i thought the AE101 series that replaced the EE90 were ugly as sin.

Maybe these will change your mind!?!

Man that looks sweet love te37's and the twin exhausts :)

Is that yours fxgtboi?

[cabcurtains]

Is that yours fxgtboi?

Not unless Cork has Palm Tree's :P ;)

[FxGtBoi]

Is that yours fxgtboi?

Not unless Cork has Palm Tree's :P ;)

Far from Palm Tree's in Cork. what we do have is bitterly cold, gale force winds and sweeping rain AND that's just Summer!!!

AE_92 I have a silver Fxgt 20V with bronze 15"TE37's must put pictures up when I put my Tom's front bumper on. You have a mint Ae92, supercharged engine as well! nice1 bruv what size TE37's on your motor? The VR centre caps for the TE37's are the job for the TE37's.

[AE_92]

Is that yours fxgtboi?

Not unless Cork has Palm Tree's :P ;)

Ops my bad well I guess he could have had it imported :P

Is that yours fxgtboi?

Not unless Cork has Palm Tree's :P ;)

Far from Palm Tree's in Cork. what we do have is bitterly cold, gale force winds and sweeping rain AND that's just Summer!!!

AE_92 I have a silver Fxgt 20V with bronze 15"TE37's must put pictures up when I put my Tom's front bumper on. You have a mint Ae92, supercharged engine as well! nice1 bruv what size TE37's on your motor? The VR centre caps for the TE37's are the job for the TE37's.

Thanks mate its 15" :D yeah get some pic's up!! B)