Hey guys,
My names Lance and i just picked up my first toyota and first non-Subaru.
Its a 1981 KE55 CS sedan, 4 speed with the 4K-C powerhouse. I bought this by chance as i was over driving a 302kw ATW Subaru as a daily and needed something cheaper to run.
The storey goes, i was at work working on an old 240 Volvo and decided as a joke to search the classified for one to buy and drive... After finding only interstate ones, i found a KE55 corolla only posted earlier that day.. So later that day after work i went and had a look, and bought it straight away..
One owner from brand new, EVERY single service recipt since its first service. And all services since 30,000kms was at one local workshop. it also came with:
the factory service/warrenty booklet,
Factory phillips AM cassete/radio booklet
Factory phillips authorisef car radio centre booklet
Factory Toyota emission control and maintenance guide
It drives very smoothly, starts first go everytime, gearbox feels brand new and I'm loving it :)
Besides abit of rust in the boot and surface rust on the Roof and boot, its great.
I'm currently replacing the tyres ( bridgestones) and fixing a few oil leaks. Then will put new brakes alround.
I'm in the position to choose whether to spend the minimum on the old girl and drive it everyday to save money. Or put some money into it.. Respray it white or black, maybe rebuild or replace the motor with something with abit more poke..
So i hope to see what others have done and help with my decision
-Lance