Newbie in OR
Newbie in OR
Hey all! Bringing home a non-running 85 gt-s hatch in glorious original red paint soon. It's going to be my first rwd corolla. Previously I owned an 89 gt-s. The car is a yard find. Been sitting for like 2 yrs. so it's not pretty. If it's not a rust disaster than I will be keeping it. I've always wanted to do some amateur racing and what a way to start. I am also the proud owner of a 96 Celica GT also red as a dd. One question for the community- What is a complete, non-running, stock 85 gt-s go for? I'm picking this car up for a relative song. It's not even advertised anywhere.
Re: Newbie in OR
I've seen them go for about $2000-2500; especially hatchbacks. Running, add a thousand. You're going to love working on this car compared to your FWD Corolla. So much easier. If it IS a rust disaster, I wouldn't try to restore it unless you've got access to a good work space and the right tools for that kind of work. Swapping into a clean body would be less work.
Glorious original red? Toyota red fades HARD. If yours is in good shape, then it really is a find. My blue/blue has held up pretty alright, aside from some nasty roof oxidation. It also had time sitting on a smashed clutch before I bought it, and for two years on a blown head gasket while I was in Japan. Oregon is pretty gentle on cars, even with all the rain. Welcome to the club!
Glorious original red? Toyota red fades HARD. If yours is in good shape, then it really is a find. My blue/blue has held up pretty alright, aside from some nasty roof oxidation. It also had time sitting on a smashed clutch before I bought it, and for two years on a blown head gasket while I was in Japan. Oregon is pretty gentle on cars, even with all the rain. Welcome to the club!
Re: Newbie in OR
Thanks. I kind of like the faded red that rubs off on your jeans.
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i learned how to fix cars because of mine! welcome! thats a gem if you can get it started 4000++ down here in los angeles
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Re: Newbie in OR
Where in Oregon... no I promise I don't want to buy it... just a Portlandian here and always interested in meeting new Corolla people. Local forum(Oregon/Washington mostly) is www.hachiroku.net/forums/
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