gtapex

Hi,

Does anyone know of anyone importing AE111 4A GE motors into australia. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Proably easier to get a motor out of a Sportivo or Celica.

Thanks in advance.

Hi All,

I am after the Gregory's ver 239 repair manual in PDF format or if someone is willing to sell one. Be grateful for your help.

Looking at putting in a 4AGE 20v in it a little bit later. Can anyone suggest anyone in Melbourne to speak to.

:D :D :D

Just really want to know if anyone has tried one. Maybe be better to dump a supercharger on it. <_< <_<

Okkk?

This has to be the gheyest thing I've seen since the Turbonator...hahahahaha, *** that thing sucked.

Ok ok, being serious, just forget it yeah. Waste of money.

Hi All,

Just was doing a little reading up on this product that goes between you airbox and efi. Was wondering if anyone has installed this system at all. It apprently gives you better performance and better fuel economy. Apprently you can save up to 20% fuel with a couple of them. What are your thoughts. Thanks.

http://www.fuelsaver.com.au/hiclone.php

Regards,

gtapex :)

My 'fiddy cent' worth,

After 2 years of sportivo ownership, if you live in Melbourne, DO NOT go to "Australia's Largest Toyota Dealer", they don't even keep front pads for the sportivo in stock (I even went in 10 days b4 the service to book it AND informed them that the front pads needed changing!)

I get mine serviced by Rick Wollany in werribee

I must say, I will not normally do a speciific plug for anybody in the servicing game, as it CAN VARY from customer to customer, but I tried at my local "big" dealer FIVE TIMES, and I really think this warrants a mention, as it is all facts.

1. Twice i have waited over 45 minuutes (after announcing my arrival to the service desk to collect my car), for them to get my invoice and "explain" what they did to my car for the service, oh and both times my car was sitting there ready to go.

2. They don't stock brake pads.

3. Their basic service labour charge is OVER 35% more than Rick Wollany.

4. When I give them 5 litres of Mobil 1, and the car takes 4.5L with a new filter, they keep the rest of the oil........ Which I would normally use as a top-up between services.

Ricks give it back

5. If you give Ricks 3 to 4 weeks notice, they will collect ur car free (no joke here) at home or work, leave a crapped out echo (if you need to use it then you pay them to use it, or if it sits there it free) and pick it up am and have it back to you by 5 ,or at worst, 6pm.

6. Ricks don't put  a FAT MARGIN on a front-end alignment that gets out-sourced to the local tyre dude. AND whoever does it for Ricks does a damn fine job- my car has never tracked straighter (or felt better through the steering wheel) since it was new.

7. I have only had 1 service so far (50,000), and my second service at Rick's is booked in 4 weeks, but the car felt  great after i got it back from the 50k srevice.

All I can say is give them a call and get a service price for yourself. It varies from service to service, as '05 could be different $$ from '03.

I BELIEVE you should change the oil and filter at 1000km (you have to ask for this specifically).

If you want to see for your self, buy a couple of neo magnets (10 or 20c size) from a local magnet dealer and stick them on the sides of the filter on opposite sides the day you get your car and do the 1000k filter and oil your self, cut the filter open where the magnets are and check the s  h  i    t    that's stuck there....... and if your keen try it for the next 9000ks too, or even ask them just to drain the fiilter and give it back to you.

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Thanks for the advice.

Regards

Gtapex

I am yet to receive my Sportivo. It is due at the end of August. Can anyone reccomend servicing centres in Melbourne. Is it correct you need to get them serviced every 10k. How much does it normally cost??

Regards,

Gtapex

sydney city toyota, waterloo

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WTF, I offered them 28,000 on a sunday (less than 2 weeks ago) and said he had to speak to the sales manager and never rang back!!

27,299 was on the road???

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It also depends which state you are from. Stampduty can make quite a bit of difference. Is yours classifed as Ex Demo?? Cause that is a good price

hi gtapex,

if u dont mind i also wouldnt mind finding out what u managed to get it otr as id be interested to see what these guys are really saving u .... I guess if its more than $35 which i imagine it would be then it is worth it....

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With everything included plus a free tank of petrol, it was less than RRP. I had the quote in less than 24hrs. Once you accept the quote, you then have a call from the dealer. Sign the papers as per usual.

Regards,

Gtapex

I have just placed my order for a new Sportivo. I am expecting delivery in 6 weeks.

I ended up going through A1 brokers. They have offices in all major cities. I only paid $35 for them to do all the work to get the best price. Now I dealing with the dealer. The service is fantastic.

Car Broker website

If you are in Melbourne, the contact is Chris Wilson

So I am really looking forward to getting my new Sportivo

Regards,

Gtapex

Thanks for the advice.  I am from Melbourne, so I will pop into Lemans Toyota. 

Do you know if there is a waiting period since these come from South Africa.  I am glad they now have the problem sorted out with the ECU.

Regards

Gtapex :)

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i dont recommend Le Mans Toyota, their prices are not very competitive.

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I heard that the Nundawading was the place to go. What do you think??

Thanks for the advice. I am from Melbourne, so I will pop into Lemans Toyota.

Do you know if there is a waiting period since these come from South Africa. I am glad they now have the problem sorted out with the ECU.

Regards

Gtapex :)

I am trying to track down a road test of the 123R Corolla Sportivo 05 Model. I am only able to track down info about the 122R. :)

Does anyone own a 123R model. Looking at purchasing next month. Haven't had a chance to testdrive one yet.

Regards,

Gtapex.