i can't see it going to bad man but they have a typical bad period man like every t series engine i have owned it has been fine for a bout a year then 6 months of dramas then fine for another year
i used to have a 3tc in my celica while i was re building my 2tg and the 3tc blew me away it was nearly as quick as the 2tg but didnt like asmuch revs as the 2tg did, i mean i cained it everytime i got into it so they can handle punishment aslong as you service it reguraly and keep an eye on things the 3tc is not really a problem motor lol