Need people opinions... FAST!!!

[DamoC]

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/toyota-starlet-gt-turbo-price-drop/1005898368

Basically I'm going to be getting this on Saturday!, but of course I wanted to get people opinions and views?, straight swap for my civic..

I know she's not the best looking.. But look past all that etc!? :-)

And comments etc etc please do share! Thanks

[pick1]

Aslong as the engine is a good runner and not on its last legs then , then the rest is the stuff body wise can be sorted quiet easily , looks like its never seem polish lol

[Starbo Moorley]

Not bad motor that id offer him 1200 myself, check the mani for cracks and if you can, do a compresion test on it too.

[DamoC]

awesome!, im not buying for cash anyways... Its a straight swap! And yeah the cosmetics is nothing.. Shell be getting home and a having a damn good clean!! Clay bar and a shead load of maggies stuff treated to her! :-) ill check mani straight away! and anything else i should look for?? If engine goes just means im "sadly" ;-) going to have to forge her!! Haha

[Starbo Moorley]

Check the usual stuff, have a good nosey for rust, check the cv gaitors as they like splitting alot.

[DamoC]

Will do! Where is a common place for rust on the 82's?? Thanks

[Starbo Moorley]

Tbh my k reg is totaly rust free, never heard of a eusty one tbh, just check your arches, sills and front suspension turrets mainly bit have a good nosey for owt else.

[Gav_kara]

Check it over we'll mate. Also looks like its had overheating issues from engine bay pic going by all rusty water on rad top and air filter just worth a check mate

[TrisK]

Sills is the main check

Leaks behind the rear lights. Check for wet carpets etc

The usual boot floor, oils round bay, check for excessive blow by, open rad cap when running

Cold starts the normal

[DamoC]

Sweet!, ill also check the colour of the water too!, don't want any orange water now! :-p

[DamoC]

He's going to get me pictures on the manifold up close he told me no cracks etc! And she runs fine apparently! Hi and low boost! He runs mainly on low so should be fine!, ill of course be checking it over with a fine tooth comb!, and ill leave it idling and watch the temp sensor! See if its has any movement etc!, I've just asked him about any rust, over heating And does she start first time cold! Before I get there and start it, ill check the bay to make sure she's cool! Then start her up! I've also asked when the last time they fluids were changed too! :-p he seems like a genuine guy.. So I'm happy to take his word for it over text.. But of course I will still triple check everything when I get there!