Looking for a 2nd 80 series- Need help

[FLK 805eries]

hi guys,
looking for another 80 series. seen a couple on ebay; just wondering if members have seen/viewed/know of them? was looking at the black 97 until i saw the comments on the tread below. hoping someone on here might be able to help. thanks in advance

Also, if any members on here might be looking to sell their 80's? let me know.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282003362460?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222143913826?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131795702372?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[Chris]

That last blue one has already been looked at - and left. The camera does lie as well as the seller apparently. Green one looks ok but an early reg. The manual boxes on the very early ones do need driving really. 1st and 2nd can be poor. They look top money for the year and condition.

 

[AndycruiserguyLomas]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282003362460?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

This looks the best of the three to me, in my limited experience. Stands well and looks well inside. Says air con but was an option on manuals as was leather. Autos superior as a driving experience though.

 

[Chris]

For not much more you get this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-La...c02ca8b&pid=100005&rk=2&rkt=6&sd=282003362460

Or this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-LA...012a348&pid=100005&rk=1&rkt=6&sd=152068804535

which looks very well cared for

 

[madmanmart]

Autos superior as a driving experience though.

I drove a auto 80 once, I would never buy one..... Ever!

 

[GeekOKent]

I drove a auto 80 once, I would never buy one..... Ever!

I suspect you drove the one auto 80 that wasent worth buying

 

[StarCruiser]

I suspect you drove the one auto 80 that wasent worth buying

+1 on that GoK, I love my auto 80.

 

[Gav missin]

+1 on that GoK, I love my auto 80.

+2 wouldn't swap my 24v auto for anything.

 

[madmanmart]

It was immaculate 1997 Petrol so worth someone buying but just not me.
I enjoy driving so an auto box just loses the experience imo.

Each to there own.

 

[Chris]

Ahh this old debate again. I have both. Once rolling the 80 has so much grunt that I rarely change gear. Might as well just have the auto. I love driving too, but this isn't a Ferrari. The auto is so smooth and easy to drive and no less fun.

I'd say that if you are looking for a really good 80 in this day and age, you need to have as few 'must bes' as possible. OK must be diesel, good inside and good outside. That would be my starting point to be honest. Once I find that, I have to count myself lucky. Anything after that is icing.