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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 07:37 PM
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Hello again everyone. You may or may not remember me but I have been here a long time! Bought my first Soarer (a V8) around 4 years ago. Sold that last year and bought a 1997 VVTi JZZ30 Soarer:
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The 1JZ VVTi got bottom end knock due to oil pump issues so I swapped in one of these with an R154:

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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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Dude, awesome. And welcome back!
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 07:41 PM
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The engine is currently stock and will remain stock for a while as I am saving for a month long holiday to the US!

Another reason I dont want to spend money on my Soarer is because of this ****er:
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2012 6MT Toyota 86 that I acquired in August.
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 07:45 PM
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Congrats on the new Soarer and AE!!! It must feel pretty cool to own both.
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 08:12 PM
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Beautiful cars!
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 08:15 PM
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Wow! Amazing car. Engine/tranny/colour, everythings perfect!
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 08:27 PM
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Looks very clean! Nice to see an actual Soarer and not just badges lol.
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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Oh but they are all soarers over here
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 10:20 PM
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Looks Nice! I Really like the cloth seats.... awesome!
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 12:20 AM
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What a find! Really nice car man
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 12:47 AM
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u guys swap out engines like changing tires ,,i dont get it .

and cool car
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 12:55 AM
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wow. beautiful collection
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 03:17 AM
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Originally Posted by 1WILLY1
u guys swap out engines like changing tires ,,i dont get it .

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lol swapped engine because the old one blew up
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 08:43 AM
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Nice soarer and 86. What material is the interior trim near the vents? Plastic, leather??
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 08:54 AM
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Very nice. Love the color.
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