Jimmy G Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 Hi everybody,Just found this place yesterday, and registered.As i am on the lookout for a Starlet SR for a new daily driver, as i'm after somthing that is still gonna be fun and interesting to drive.Also thought this will be the best place for trying to find any info before parting with my cash.I'm based up near Redcar in the north east of England, so if any body knows of any SR's going around tha part of the world i would be most interested.I'm determined not to buy a Galanza or a GTTurbo, as most people have sugested to me, as another turbo jap car will probably make me bankrupt CheersJimmy Quote
Jozinobi Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 Welcome to UKSC Jimmy.Im sure everyone will keep an eye out for any SRs for sale for you.You have made the right choice.What turbo car did you own previously out of interest?Joz Quote
Jimmy G Posted October 28, 2008 Author Posted October 28, 2008 What turbo car did you own previously out of interest?JozStill own a JDM ST205 GT4 WRC, costs me a fortune and is gonna now become my toy!!!by the way, good wheel choice in your sig.... got some 57C's on my GT4 Quote
Jozinobi Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 I own a set of 57C's too man on my EP91 Gramlights are only for winners.Will be nice to see your GT4 in the Other Rides section if you get the chance Joz Quote
Jimmy G Posted October 28, 2008 Author Posted October 28, 2008 Got some photies at home i'll be able to sort out later Just need to find the section now Quote
Jozinobi Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 Here you go mate.Members Other RidesIts under Extreem EP Rides in the EP General Section.It will take some time to learn where everything is but have fun.Joz Quote
Asad Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 Welcome mate, there is a black one on ebay, but the condition reflects the price.....check on pistonheads etchttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-TOYOTA-STARLET-...id=p3286.c0.m14 Quote
Jimmy G Posted October 28, 2008 Author Posted October 28, 2008 Cheers fellas.Have spotted that ebay one......... also the Galanza lookalike on autotrader, nice but he wants a few more quid than what ive got, so, oh well.There was a nice looking one on pistonheads a week or two ago.Black for about £1600, was ganna give them a call the next day, but the next day it had sold.....damm.. Quote
Asad Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 keep searching buddy, in my opinion the best examples of car will be quite far away sometimes 200+miles away usually kept by some1 old (old people love ep`s because of there solid build quality and reliablity)..... Quote
Jimmy G Posted October 28, 2008 Author Posted October 28, 2008 Does anybody know this one in Maccalsfield??Tis about 9 up from the bottom of the page.http://www.hjltrading.co.uk/GetDealer.do?d...30&pageid=1Just popped up on Autotrader today. Quote
Asad Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 looks in dire cindition interior wise....if you can get it for 1k i guess it would be ok pending the mileage,sh,owners etc Quote
SpeedFreak Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 Hello and welcome to the site!You'll end with a Glanza or GT before long ;) Quote
SiCaln Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 Welcome aboardgood luck with your personal battle to deny the evils of the FTE Quote
Jimmy G Posted October 30, 2008 Author Posted October 30, 2008 I am looking at all the ad's and thinking.....hmmm the Gt turbo's look a good deal.Then slapping myself, because im set on getting an SR now. hahahaHad a search around, on here and a few other places.Does anybody know where i could find a deffinitive list of the differances between the SR and the sportiff's etc...And any common fault / things to look out for when buying info.I dont know why i bothered to check, but parkers and used car buyers guide are (as per usual) as much use as a chocolate tea pot!!!!!! and have naff all model specific info on, other than the options list......CheersJimmy. Quote
Asad Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 SR- tte spolier, 15" speedlines, tte lowering springs (approx 25mm lower than standard), kyg gas shocks altho i may be wrong?, tte backbox made by remus, decals, manual sunroof, and i think cd player and wired parcel shelf?.....not many in std condition now but there may be a few out there...black and silver are the rarest and most sought after coloursas for what to look out for....service history on high mileage cars, ull know a good car as soon as you sit in it, well maintained clean seats etc, knocking engine = high rpm abuse, exhaust fumes- if they are a certain colour its burning oil a common fault on the e series that engine valve seals go, leaky shockers...thats all i think old school jap cars before the 2000 are uber reliable, anyone please feel free to comment on anything i have said/edit it Quote
Guest Enzo Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 they are bullet proof dude,allep91s nas are essentialy the samethe cd model was close to the sr sharing revcounter and lecy windowsthe gls model came with all these cromey bits,the sportif was the basic spec with windy windows etc. all share the same 74bhp enginefor the omney your going to spend you could import a 4x4 ep95 or a rare diesel modelslip in a 5efe(identical looking to the 4efe 1.3) and get increased economy (44+mpg)welcome to uksc by the way, Quote
MattyCD Posted October 31, 2008 Posted October 31, 2008 the cd model was close to the sr sharing revcounter and lecy windowsmy cd dosen't have a SR rev counter as far as im aware? Quote
Sparky Posted October 31, 2008 Posted October 31, 2008 Well if there isnt a rev tacho then no you have'nt Quote
Jimmy G Posted December 3, 2008 Author Posted December 3, 2008 Cheers for all the info fella'sStill aint got one, as had to spend all the cash to repair my GT4.Gonna keep looking and should have some funds in the new year Quote
BlackRocket Posted December 5, 2008 Posted December 5, 2008 GT4's are weapons on the road - good choice mate.Get an old GT, you'll love it - its still budget motoring! Quote
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