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Brett Cutts
DieHard
south australia
UZZ31 V8
Posts: 774
Reg: 07-2008
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Coming up on the 15th if anyone is interested
http://www.pickles.com.au/damaged/item/-/details/NO-C-P--Toyota--Soarer--Coupe/252351048 |
Jay Asghari
TryHard
Victoria
'94 UZZ31 GTL, '94 TT, '96 UZZ32
Posts: 176
Reg: 01-2010
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UZZ32 number 780... |
Tom Richards
Goo Roo
nsw
V8
Posts: 1350
Reg: 08-2005
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apart from front left bumper, hard to see damage that makes it a write off. |
Boris Siljanoski
Goo Roo
Western Australia
LS400 + Soarer.
Posts: 1803
Reg: 11-2007
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UZZ32 is the best Soarer Ever, somebody has to have this. |
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
BMW E36 Coupe 1UZFE V8 340i
Posts: 5671
Reg: 11-2005
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Could be a good project.
Looks rather shagged though... even at a cosmetic level, let alone mechanically. |
Lloyd Roberts
TryHard
NSW
JZZ31
Posts: 128
Reg: 03-2011
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So sad that it's in this state. You'd think people would take care of these rare cars. |
David Grima
Goo Roo
WA
1JZ-GTE TT
Posts: 1511
Reg: 07-2007
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Mike Beck wrote on Saturday, January 12, 2013 - 10:28 pm:Looks rather shagged though... even at a cosmetic level
What makes you say that Mike?
interior looks to be still fairly good condition besides the common driver seat lumbar wear... and apart from the obvious front bar being cracked and need replacing... the headlights and body work probably just need a good wash, followed by a good cut and polish to bring it up...
If the mechanical sides of things are still good I reckon it'd be a great bargain for someone |
Boris Siljanoski
Goo Roo
Western Australia
LS400 + Soarer.
Posts: 1805
Reg: 11-2007
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It looks in very good condition, those leather seats are still good it probably just has dirt from sitting around making it look bad |
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
BMW E36 Coupe 1UZFE V8 340i
Posts: 5672
Reg: 11-2005
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Well I was being harsh, it's probably more neglected than shagged.
Paint work is very dull looking, some paint fade/clear coat peel going on, dirty staining on interior parts, steering wheel leather looks due for replacement. Classic tired headlights. But all this stuff is fixable with the right effort.
But the next question is whats the active suspension like? Nitrogen brake accumulator, bushes and ball joints would probably be due for a replacement too, lets not also forget the door hinges, EMV electrics or digital dash...
I think it could be restored easily, just depends how much someone would want to spend on it, given it's an active I'd be inclined to buy it given the right circumstance!  |
Boris Siljanoski
Goo Roo
Western Australia
LS400 + Soarer.
Posts: 1808
Reg: 11-2007
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Should I add paint has swirl marks, it has dirt on the floormat, doesn't seem to be detailed within the last week, Wiring harness near Compliance plate looks dirty, dirt on center console side, Lexus badge not shiny enough. |
Ian Johnston
Goo Roo
South Australia
1995 UZZ31, BA XR6Turbo Ute. 2007 VE GTS.
Posts: 1577
Reg: 07-2005
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I see its also one of the rare ones. Its a Lexus Soarer, not a Toyota Soarer, or a Lexus SC400
On a more serious note, are they really worth sinking money into anymore? Seeing as Soarers in general are going for bugger all, and unless within the Soarer enthusiast group, they wont be a collectable item in the future.
I know they have there good points, but just wondering. |
Dave Rose
Goo Roo
wa
UZZ31 / ML320 CDI
Posts: 2162
Reg: 03-2007
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Drivers seat is torn, s/wheel is worn out, lots of red dust, probable mental ks , BUT good for parts |
Anthony Matthews
TryHard
Western Australia
1x UZZ31 "Gajet", 1x UZZ32 and 1x UCF11 Celsior
Posts: 244
Reg: 04-2006
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Ian Johnston wrote on Monday, January 14, 2013 - 07:18 am:are they really worth sinking money into anymore
Depends on the person. I've had my '31 for years, but I still have always wanted a '32 and was very pleased to pick one up to do up late last year...I plan to fix its woes, respray and retrim, the whole works...Not for resale, just for me...there's just something about a '32...Maybe I'm just nuts  |
Ian Johnston
Goo Roo
South Australia
1995 UZZ31, BA XR6Turbo Ute. 2007 VE GTS.
Posts: 1580
Reg: 07-2005
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Hey, dont get me wrong, I love my Soarers too. I see(as lots on here do) things with Soarers that "normal" people cant understand. I thought I could get away from them, but keep coming back.
I would love a 32, and a late VVTI turbo as well.
My 31 isnt perfect, but its a good base to start with.
It will be interesting to see what it brings. |
Lloyd Roberts
TryHard
NSW
JZZ31
Posts: 132
Reg: 03-2011
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Ian your comment "I see(as lots on here do) things with Soarers that "normal" people cant understand." is so true. The general public think soarers are terrible things. The amount of comments I get along the lines of "Oh it's just an old soarer" or "what made you get one of those?" or "Of all the cars out there why a soarer?".
I don't get it. Amazing car in it's day. Much more rigid and suitable as a performance base than the Supra which still commands so much admiration from people (thank you fast and the furious and Gran Turismo). Skylines (r32,33,34) are all still very popular even in rear drive rb25 form. I see so many r34 GT25's running around with P plates now.
Surely though it wasn't always this way. Soarers were very popular a few years ago. What changed that perception? |
Dave Rose
Goo Roo
wa
UZZ31 / ML320 CDI
Posts: 2163
Reg: 03-2007
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I do not find that! I park my Soarer on the front at the car yard ,get called in when salesman is on hols, get guys wanting to buy it all the time.
I find none car people think Soarers are late models cars due to the styling.
92 Soarers are still fetching $4-5k, 92 Falcons $200,92 BMWs 3/5 $500 , |
Dave van Staveren
TryHard
South Australia
Soarer Limited coupe v8
Posts: 162
Reg: 03-2011
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So did someone buy this or has it made its way to the local wreckers??? Anyone know??? |
Allan Langford
DieHard
Vic
UZZ31
Posts: 821
Reg: 05-2010
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ask Daniel Savage, he more then likely got it |
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