Goo-Net: Like an AE86, but better edition

"PanchoVilleneuve ST" (PanchoVilleneuve)
07/27/2014 at 04:57 • Filed to: Goo-Net, Toyota Carina

That lovely chunk of 80s J-Tin is a 1985 Toyota Corona GT-R. And as great as the AE86 is, the Carina is much, much better. But how, you might be asking? Well, it's got the same 4AG-E engine, the same RWD layout, and it weighs about the same, but there is one big difference:

Boom. The independent rear suspension out of the Celica Supra. If there's one thing that could improve the AE86, it's ditching the solid axle.

Also, I have yet to come across one, but they were also available with the 3SG-E.

Now, for the bad news. This isn't one of those wonderful clean examples I usually post. This one is very much "Japanese used car" It's been modified. And not well. It looks great from the outside, but let's take a look at the interior:

Look at how expertly they mounted the gauge pod! And look at how spotless and clean the steering wheel is!

Wow! It looks like they went with the rare "raisin" fabric on that aftermarket seat!

It's rare that looking at pictures can make you smell things. Seeing this interior fills my nose with Camel Reds and fart.

If you feel like sitting in filth, this piece of rad can be yours for 13 grand.

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The grodiness is a small price to pay for being able to make every Initial D fanboy you come across cry tears of inadequacy.

DISCUSSION (6)

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > PanchoVilleneuve ST
07/27/2014 at 05:01

And what are the chances of finding any outside of Japan?

//sob

Kat Callahan > PanchoVilleneuve ST
07/27/2014 at 05:08

This is normal for Japanese drift cars. The irony of the western take on the JDM aesthetic is that here in Japan, the look all really serves some purpose. These cars are driven hard, because they're a means to an end: the thrill of drifting. The cars themselves are just temporary tools. It's a very different view of vehicle ownership. This is great for me though, because it means parts are suuuuuuper cheap.

Kat Callahan > PanchoVilleneuve ST
07/27/2014 at 05:16

Oh, also, these are fucking absurd prices. None of these vehicles are worth this much in Japan. Is this the price including shipping and customs are something?

kanadanmajava1 > PanchoVilleneuve ST
07/27/2014 at 05:18

This model was sold as Carina in Europe (I'm quite sure that it was a Carina in Japanese markets too). Most of them were sedans and coupes are quite rare. My brother really wanted to have one.

I thought that 3T-GTEU was the top engine in these (our models didn't get that one).

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > PanchoVilleneuve ST
07/27/2014 at 07:13

I want a Corona GT-T. The Carina is cool too.

shinsen > TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut
07/27/2014 at 10:17

slim to none my friend, slim to none....