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LexusFman · 09-24-2011, 01:19 PM

Hi guys, my parents said they will buy me a project car to work on as long as it's under $500. I have a shop to work on the car and everything. I will work on any car as long as it's a Toyota lol.
Some Ideas sofar

Toyota Paseo 1.5L
Pros- Cheap to fix, Cheap to mod (4EFTE's can be swapped with minimal effort), shares parts with the Turbo Starlets
Cons- Its a f***in Paseo. Also I dont see too many 'seos around here. I don't have access to a local junkyard

Toyota Starlet
Pros- Same as Paseo, Better looking and more street cred (lol), Turbo Starlets might not exist in Canada.
Cons- Only available in Canada. I live 45 Minutes from the boarder but I dont know how taxes would apply.

AE86
Pros- Lightweight, cheap, 4cyl RWD coupe
Cons- Might be hard to find/ I dunno if I can find one for under $500.

KE70
Pros-Cheaper than AE86, Same benefits
Cons-Might be expensive to tune.

If anybody has anything to add please do.

ichitaka05 · 09-24-2011, 01:24 PM

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suprachica79 · 09-24-2011, 01:29 PM

MKIII Supra

Pros - Fun as hell, many have blown head gaskets so might be able to find a cheap one, tons of aftermarket ability, potential to be pretty darn quick
Cons - might not be able to find one under $500, upgrades can be costly

Mr.Jay · 09-24-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

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I had dreams of a 73 Celica with 2jz swap

couldnt come up with the 5K the guy wanted for the cleanest shell I have ever seen

for 500 I don't think you are gonna be able to get anything in good shape prob lots of body damage or rust. If anything you should hit up some junkers and see if they will sell you a rolling chasis or find a shell somewhere that will make your 500 budget more realistic

ichitaka05 · 09-24-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Jay

I had dreams of a 73 Celica with 2jz swap

couldnt come up with the 5K the guy wanted for the cleanest shell I have ever seen

for 500 I don't think you are gonna be able to get anything in good shape prob lots of body damage or rust. If anything you should hit up some junkers and see if they will sell you a rolling chasis or find a shell somewhere that will make your 500 budget more realistic

Really? Local guy here was selling 77 fastback (just the shell). He was going to do 2JZ project and started, but a lot of shit happened and need to sell asap and he was only asking 750 for it

Neutral_Eyes · 09-24-2011, 03:55 PM

Use this to get used to the FMR layout for when you get the FT-86. Get a 1996, it's supercharged!

Matador · 09-24-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

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Hey, step back... I have that lined up to do one of these years.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LexusFman

Hi guys, my parents said they will buy me a project car to work on as long as it's under $500. I have a shop to work on the car and everything. I will work on any car as long as it's a Toyota lol.
Some Ideas so far

Toyota Paseo 1.5L
Pros- Cheap to fix, Cheap to mod (4EFTE's can be swapped with minimal effort), shares parts with the Turbo Starlets
Cons- Its a f***in Paseo. Also I dont see too many 'seos around here. I don't have access to a local junkyard

Toyota Starlet
Pros- Same as Paseo, Better looking and more street cred (lol), Turbo Starlets might not exist in Canada.
Cons- Only available in Canada. I live 45 Minutes from the boarder but I dont know how taxes would apply.

AE86
Pros- Lightweight, cheap, 4cyl RWD coupe
Cons- Might be hard to find/ I dunno if I can find one for under $500.

KE70
Pros-Cheaper than AE86, Same benefits
Cons-Might be expensive to tune.

If anybody has anything to add please do.

Isn't that an EP82 in ur Avatar?

Anyway, what's your goal for the project?

Midship Runabout · 09-24-2011, 08:05 PM

Only real starlet is a kp61. You can find a shell (eventually) for about 500.

FWD is gay

n2oinferno · 09-24-2011, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neutral_Eyes

Use this to get used to the FMR layout for when you get the FT-86. Get a 1996, it's supercharged!

No lying, when those first came out in the 90s that was one of my favorite everyday vehicles. No idea why, other than the fact I was 6 or 7 and didn't know better.

Streetice · 09-25-2011, 12:35 AM

500 bucks not going to do anything worth much. even if you have a car paid for, still 500 bucks best its going to do for you is the intake and maybe some exhaust work.
With that said your going for show and in a old used car is never cool unless you got 10K to blow on it for restoration.

Now I think my key board is going out on me because I just spent the last minute fixing my typing. ah theres another error.......

Dave-ROR · 09-25-2011, 09:45 AM

I dont think he said anything about building a show car.

blur · 09-26-2011, 12:10 AM

Turbo/Jswap civic/integra (parts are cheap!)
Turbo E36/E34 (lots of power)
Turbo AW11/SW20 MR2
Turbo Galant VR4
LS1 Miata
LS1 S13
LS1 FC RX7
Turbo Celica All-trac

Mr.Jay · 09-26-2011, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by blur

Turbo/Jswap civic/integra (parts are cheap!)
Turbo E36/E34 (lots of power)
Turbo AW11/SW20 MR2
Turbo Galant VR4
LS1 Miata
LS1 S13
LS1 FC RX7
Turbo Celica All-trac

did you read the OP? How can you do any of these for $500?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Really? Local guy here was selling 77 fastback (just the shell). He was going to do 2JZ project and started, but a lot of shit happened and need to sell asap and he was only asking 750 for it

Ichi you hurt me when you say those things

blur · 09-26-2011, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Jay

did you read the OP? How can you do any of these for $500?

I just noticed he said toyota, lol. MR2 AW11 is very cheap. Totally possible. Awesome platform too.

09-24-2011, 01:19 PM	#1
LexusFman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: None Location: Ny and MA, depends Posts: 104 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Good project car ideas Hi guys, my parents said they will buy me a project car to work on as long as it's under $500. I have a shop to work on the car and everything. I will work on any car as long as it's a Toyota lol. Some Ideas sofar Toyota Paseo 1.5L Pros- Cheap to fix, Cheap to mod (4EFTE's can be swapped with minimal effort), shares parts with the Turbo Starlets Cons- Its a f***in Paseo. Also I dont see too many 'seos around here. I don't have access to a local junkyard Toyota Starlet Pros- Same as Paseo, Better looking and more street cred (lol), Turbo Starlets might not exist in Canada. Cons- Only available in Canada. I live 45 Minutes from the boarder but I dont know how taxes would apply. AE86 Pros- Lightweight, cheap, 4cyl RWD coupe Cons- Might be hard to find/ I dunno if I can find one for under $500. KE70 Pros-Cheaper than AE86, Same benefits Cons-Might be expensive to tune. If anybody has anything to add please do.

09-24-2011, 01:24 PM	#2
ichitaka05 Site Moderator Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: ichi 86 Project Location: Middle of No where Posts: 20,966 Thanks: 7,664 Thanked 19,052 Times in 8,327 Posts Mentioned: 677 Post(s) Tagged: 27 Thread(s)	This [u2b]k2qqJzjMZ9k[/u2b] __________________

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Midship Runabout formerly Dixie Normous Join Date: Jan 2010 Drives: The ladies wild! Location: ())_)CRAYOLA)_))> Posts: 996 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Only real starlet is a kp61. You can find a shell (eventually) for about 500. FWD is gay __________________

09-25-2011, 09:45 AM	#11
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	I dont think he said anything about building a show car. __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

09-26-2011, 12:10 AM	#12
blur ლ(ಠ益ಠ)ლ Join Date: Apr 2010 Drives: E36 5.7 V8 Location: Bronx, NYC Posts: 1,573 Thanks: 194 Thanked 198 Times in 112 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Turbo/Jswap civic/integra (parts are cheap!) Turbo E36/E34 (lots of power) Turbo AW11/SW20 MR2 Turbo Galant VR4 LS1 Miata LS1 S13 LS1 FC RX7 Turbo Celica All-trac __________________ I wish I was cool enough to have an FR-S

09-24-2011, 01:29 PM	#3
suprachica79 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: free Hyundai, 2006 Kawasaki ZX6R Location: CT Posts: 572 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	MKIII Supra Pros - Fun as hell, many have blown head gaskets so might be able to find a cheap one, tons of aftermarket ability, potential to be pretty darn quick Cons - might not be able to find one under $500, upgrades can be costly

09-24-2011, 03:55 PM	#6
Neutral_Eyes Softparker Join Date: Jan 2011 Drives: 2002 Mazda Miata Location: Arizona Posts: 618 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Use this to get used to the FMR layout for when you get the FT-86. Get a 1996, it's supercharged!

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