I don't think anything is really common with 1st gens, I've never seen two with the same setup. Personally I'd probably keep the original drivetrain unless something fails, even then I'd only want to put something else in if I could do it without cutting up the car at all since it looks just so mint.

^I've seen a few with 1uz swaps, that's the ultimate swap for the mini mustang

1st gen hatch + 1UZ + ITBs is my dream.

Nice little samurai project
https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/pml/...767480860.html

This looks pretty cool. 1917 willys overland
https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/...753008997.html

Pretty clean TE72

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/...766625176.html

Not sure how I’d consider that clean. So much rust ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/...767157404.html

1983 Celica GTS - $2000

The ad is written from the car's point of view :tears:

Hahaha. It actually works. I kinda do feel bad for it. 100k.
That's a nice color too

i know :tears::tears::tears:


those GTS celicas were an engine away from being a supra. they get those wicked seats that are super comfortable and those nice wide arches.

Jebus, I'm having flashbacks to that Ikea lamp commercial from 20 years ago.

SOMEONE GIVE IT A HOME!

Have no idea about this motor, but a neat find nonetheless

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/bnc/...732935449.html

Someone posted about the Touraeg V10 before and the conclusion was :denied:

Edit: Jalopnik link: https://jalopnik.com/the-volkswagen-...are-1822934503

I could imagine they're a nightmare to own. Also, 7000 pound towing capacity doesn't seem like a lot for a V10 Diesel? Correct me if I'm wrong.

It's not the engine holding it back, rather the chassis. Chassis has more to do with capacity then power plant in my opinion.

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/...768334798.html

1986 Dodge Conquest - $4500

As TJ said, it's the chassis that's the limiting factor. Go build and price a diesel 2500 up to a 5500 and have a look at the rated towing differences; same engine across the board.

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/...764302102.html

anyone check this out? pretty expensive but is it clean?

That dude is drunk. The chances that thing breaks $10k are close to nil - $18,500 is absolutely full retard.

-Mark

The kit alone is worth 2-3k so 18.5 isn't out of the question if it was all original. An RS member's 325is with the same M-Tech II kit sold for 12k USD recently on BaT

10/10 article

As others said, the chassis has a lot to do with it. My 3.0 V6 turbo diesel is rated to tow 7500lbs.

Lol that toureag article is pretty good

18 fucking bolts to remove one of the batteries lolol

Lol... 12k USD = 15.5k CAD. That's still 20% less than this one at 18.5. IMO that's a huge difference.

As it was my car, and without knowing anything more than what's in this shitty CL ad, mine is arguably worth more given it's a two owner car with records to new, no needs, and everything was OEM.

I don't doubt that your car should've sold for more. I am merely illustrating the fact that sub-20k E30's aren't unheard of.