Craig_T Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Hello.I am looking at getting a starlet which is in need of a new engine, or bottom end at least. What would I expect to pay for either? It doesn't neceasarily need to be the full thing. Could be bare, full etc but would like an idea of prices.Also, where is the best place to get them?Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 keep an eye ont he classifieds on here and ebay mate, unless u fancied a nice new forged engine u could speak to some traders on here but be prepared to part with 1600+ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig_T Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 I had a look on ebay, and saw one for 600, didn't say what was there...http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toyota-Starlet-GT-Tu...=item1c1191ae2aAlso, 300 for a bare engine no turbo etc but that sold.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 just be carefull when buying off ebay you could end up buying another goosed 1. they pop up from time to time on here for around 350 to 500. look out for people breaking their cars too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sam starlet Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 you have a pm mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LukeSR Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I had a look on ebay, and saw one for 600, didn't say what was there...http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toyota-Starlet-GT-Tu...=item1c1191ae2aAlso, 300 for a bare engine no turbo etc but that sold..Can't even spell "Engine" right Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig_T Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 Ok, I will do..What kind of things should I be looking for/Asking/finding out?I guess the usual, belt, service history from the car it was in, anything specific about them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scot-ish Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 aye, turn it over, make sure it turns, buying a used engine is always taking a chance, hence why even tho they only cost £500, a caar with an engine missing, cost atleast a grand less than if it had one fitted.can i ask why your looking at buying one without an engine? did the rallye sell? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 i think the bottom end is gone in the starlet hes buying Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig_T Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 Still got the rallye jamie...It's one I was interested when I first started looking for a Starlet, but the big end bearings went. He fixed them but it fucked again, so I guess the crank case is a no go.I was going to buy it and forge, but decided I might buy it and put another engine in.I can get it for £2400 cheaper than it was up for originally and I have the money there too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scot-ish Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 so with a fucked engine, the fella still wants £2400 for it? is it the one the guy was fucking around with the price on?for £2400 you could get yerself a nice wee motor, and put yer money into good mods. that you want.do you need the rallye to sell before you buy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 2.4k for a glanza with a fucked engine? what mods does it have? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig_T Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 1800.He's took 2400 off for meIt has wheels, coil overs, ajustable top mounts, strut braces, boost guages, avc-r, fmic etcThere is a lot for the money.EDIT: forgot, port and polished head, uprated garrett t3 turbo (just had recon) and kaaz lsd gear box (new) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scot-ish Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 this is for that black gt? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 thought about buying a GT? if not you will after u buy a glanza, guarenteed lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig_T Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 Nope, I stuck with my original choice of white and sacked the black one off It is a GT Turbo I am getting There is only one Glanza that has appealed to me, and I can't afford it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scot-ish Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 well, there are plenty others to look at, but to be honest, buying a car needing an engine, imho means you will need to have a grand in your pocket to get an engine, bearing in mind, whatever engine you buy, needs a full service, belts the lot before you fit it. and your still taking the risk by relying on someones word about a 2nd hand engine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig_T Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 Yeh, I don't mind having to service it. It means I know it's good etc.As long as I can find a trusted member, who will give me a guarantee/can show me it running first then I think the car could be a steal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 alrite lol shop around mate i baught a crackin wee white quadlight last week for a grand! check it out ive got a thread in the ep82 section Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig_T Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 The car has a big spec, will pm youhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Starlet-Turbo-EP82-E...=item2a07b0ababThey seem to have loads of engines in, could well be a place to look into. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scot-ish Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 looks a decent spec.sure its on tgtt, but not seen it forsale. did he say whats causd it to go? prob management. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig_T Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 Yeh.He isn't sure. I know it has no mangement, so could be the reason. Possible too much power, not sure!He has had it for a year though, so I would guess if I put another engine in, I will be fine...Sam offered me one for £400, so will look into that too, if i decide to get it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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