matt1986 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 As the title says, I'm trying to find a Black Automatic Glanza V or GT Automatic (with low mileage under 100K Km's), I currently have a 1998 White Glanza V (OEM LSD, 84K Km's). I would like to part exchange or straight swap cars. I am based in Ireland but can pop over to the UK no problem for the right car. Give me a shout anytime, I am new to this site but will check it regularly. Full spec and more photos can be provided on request. Thanks, Matt. Photo of my car below: Link to post Share on other sites
mart1 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Hi, thought it was only me that likes glanza v auto's lol i put a thread up also, wanted glanza v or GT Auto, been looking for over 12mths for a nice low mileage one and found nothing given up looking and bought something else Jap auto. Link to post Share on other sites
matt1986 Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 Hi Mart, nope I'm a big fan too! My dad and bro are automatic transmission specialists and I've been test driving automatics the past 15 odd years, also I drive an automatic for work, so my Glanza just seems like hard work at the moment..I'm probably just lazy though at this stage!! I saw a black one on this site (Here), that's pretty much what I'm after..don't know if it is still about. What car did you get? Link to post Share on other sites
toyotag2014 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I had one for sale with absolutely no interest and people that did message me wanted to pay 1500 for it which was just insulting then in November a foreigner wrote it of and I got payed out for it do miss it tho was like a go cart Link to post Share on other sites
mart1 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Me also getting lazy, I'm in my early 40s my everyday car is a ford kuga auto with the ford fiesta st engine in it.My weekend toy that I bought in the end is a Mitsubishi fto GR 2.0 v6 auto 70400 miles and love it, becoming rare now but still cheep to buy, this one i have got was imported back in 2006 and only covered 10,000 miles in the uk so no rust at all, ok there not the fastest car i have ever owned but I'm getting a bit old for that haha they stick to the roads really well though, anyway here is a couple of pics Link to post Share on other sites
JamesD89 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car_smart/toyota/starlet/20670234/ Edited April 6, 2017 by JamesD89 Link to post Share on other sites
mart1 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car_smart/toyota/starlet/20670234/This one still up for sale http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/TOYOTA/STARLET/700060038530151030001/index.html I got a quote £3500 all in, just need too MOT and register, I was going to go for it but in the end decided not to bother with it being the same colour as my old glanza auto.Have you tried JDMauctionwatch.com there over your way, I paid there £500 PayPal deposit with them and put a bid in on a grade 4 glanza v black with only 64000km, I just lost out on the bid:-(.JDM auction watch "Patrick" very helpful, if it was me I would sell the manual and import. Link to post Share on other sites
matt1986 Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Hey all, thanks for the help! Mart your FTO looks sweet! Yeah I'm registered with JDM auction watch, I missed a 1991 GT Turbo automatic grade 4 with 44k km's a while back, but I think you right, sell mine and import. The market here in Ireland is slow for selling anything at the moment though.. Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) I personally would never want an auto, but I don't see why more people don't drive Autos. Half the people on the road today don't seem capable of driving, let along worrying about doing the gears. My old dear isn't exactly interested in cars so what does she benefit from a manual. Most people treat cars like tools, so why are we reluctant to buy more autos. Edited April 6, 2017 by Calum122 Link to post Share on other sites
mart1 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Hey all, thanks for the help! Mart your FTO looks sweet! Yeah I'm registered with JDM auction watch, I missed a 1991 GT Turbo automatic grade 4 with 44k km's a while back, but I think you right, sell mine and import. The market here in Ireland is slow for selling anything at the moment though.. cheers ☺ it will do me for now.Might be worth advertising your glanza v on here for sale, from that picture it looks very tidy. Link to post Share on other sites
mart1 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I personally would never want an auto, but I don't see why more people don't drive Autos. Half the people on the road today don't seem capable of driving, let along worrying about doing the gears. My old dear isn't exactly interested in cars so what does she benefit from a manual. Most people treat cars like tools, so why are we reluctant to buy more autos.more people these days do drive automatic or semi auto and more car being built that way, just look at the super cars being built today semi auto, and look at the Nissan gtr, it's just the younger ones have it in there head that driving an auto is like it's a bad thing and you cannot drive properly. Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 I will admit, I wouldn't have an Auto Skyline. I wouldn't knock an auto, I do think more people should default to auto. Link to post Share on other sites
mart1 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Just because if someone is a bad driver it's not going to make them any better driving an auto lol Link to post Share on other sites
matt1986 Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 cheers ☺ it will do me for now.Might be worth advertising your glanza v on here for sale, from that picture it looks very tidy.I've been meaning to take mine out for a photoshoot soon, might do that and post an ad here. Yeah it's a really clean car, I did a really cool subtle mod with the rear seat which I haven't seen done before, so I'll post that too. Link to post Share on other sites
mart1 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Looking forward to seeing the pics 🙂 Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Just because if someone is a bad driver it's not going to make them any better driving an auto lol No, but it IS one less thing to concern themselves about. Like I've been witness to some appalling driving. I just think that keeping it simple is the way to go. Link to post Share on other sites
SpenceGT Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Am in Northern Ireland ladd you still got the Glanza v for sale.cash here for the right 1 Link to post Share on other sites
M3mick Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Did you sort one?? I've a auto in silver with 138,000kms I would think about selling!! I'm in Kildare Link to post Share on other sites
matt1986 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Did you sort one?? I've a auto in silver with 138,000kms I would think about selling!! I'm in KildareHey, no didn't sort one yet, I won't be happy until I get a black auto V, I'd like to see a few photos of your one though, but I'm really after a black one!Matt. Link to post Share on other sites
mart1 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Hey, no didn't sort one yet, I won't be happy until I get a black auto V, I'd like to see a few photos of your one though, but I'm really after a black one!Matt.how you doing Matt, i have started looking again for one any colour will do me and hopefully not to far away from where i live, after a bargain now i have the fto😁 Link to post Share on other sites
matt1986 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Hey Mart, doing well, how about yourself? That is good news, Glanza all the way!! I'm sure you'll get something nice! I got in touch with an importer over here in Ireland to see my price options for importing one in from Japan. Also got a quote on a Skyline R30 RS Turbo, but it was a bit out of my range..still waiting on prices for a Glanza My TRD adjustable dampers came in the post the other day, going to start a topic on them as I am wondering can they be refurbed or do they need to be refurbed.. Link to post Share on other sites
mart1 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I'm doing good thanks, yeah hopefully mate one will turn up but if not then i will have to wait until next year and import one in😉 Is the price quotes from JDM auctionwatch? Or someone else? Hopefully you'll get a good price.Are you going for a low mileage Grade 4?That's my plan if i was to import.TRD shocks a very nice, are they in good condition from looking at them or in a bit of a state? Yeah i would just put a thread up mate might be someone who knows what's best or where to go with them for refurb. Link to post Share on other sites
matt1986 Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 I'm doing good thanks, yeah hopefully mate one will turn up but if not then i will have to wait until next year and import one in😉 Is the price quotes from JDM auctionwatch? Or someone else? Hopefully you'll get a good price.Are you going for a low mileage Grade 4?That's my plan if i was to import.TRD shocks a very nice, are they in good condition from looking at them or in a bit of a state? Yeah i would just put a thread up mate might be someone who knows what's best or where to go with them for refurb.Hey Mart,Yeah the quotes are from JDM auction watch, low mileage grade 4 all the way, you read my mind ha!The TRD dampers are in ex condition, they were sprayed in wax oil and left on a shelf for years, unfortunately the rubber dust covers have perished a bit, but with a good cleaning and new wax oil done they should be good..I'm not sure if I can put new oil in them or what is necessary to service them.. Link to post Share on other sites
mart1 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 How you getting on with the auctions Matt, Found anything tasty? Link to post Share on other sites
Shyam Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 How you getting on with the auctions Matt, Found anything tasty? Link to post Share on other sites
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