Hi Guys it’s my first post on here.
I'm currently living in England but will be moving over to the states in November. I currently have a 1983 VW Golf Gti (mk1).
Basically I'm after buying a AE86 Corolla and would like some advice. I don’t think they ever sold them over here so I'm pretty lost and research on the net seams to be hard work .I've always fancied a RWD Corolla and love the look of the hatchback AE86 with the pop up lights (airbrakes lol).
Is there a rough guide with does and don'ts on the AE86? What should I be looking for when looking to buy.
I would like to know which is the best model to go for and what my money will get me.
Here is what I fancy at the moment. My budget is about $5,000.
• Hatchback version with pop up head lights (is that the Trueno?)
• I really like the white ones with black bonnet and decals (Panda?)
• Preferable a last run of model with low miles (am I dreaming?)
• RWD!
• Most powerful engine
I'm completyly lost with regards to the engine I've seen terms such as silvertop, blacktop etc used… what are these?
Am I correct thinking there is a 1600cc DOHC 20v? Sounds like an interesting little engine ;)
Ok for now that’s all I know so far!
Please help in my quest to find the right car for me. I hope I've found a good place to start looking and I look forward to reading your replies.
P.S If anyone has / knows of a car that I might be interested in buying please let me know!! (I will be living in Oaklawn IL.)
Thanks in advance,
Karl Richardson.
Leeds (UK)