nathan's mx83 cressida

[nathg]

Name: Nathan
Model: Toyota Cressida MX83
Colour: skyblue (Winfield) lol
Bodykit: 0
Engine Type: 7M-GE
Engine Mods: nothing
Exhaust: stock
Gearbox: Automatic
Brakes: stock
Suspension: stock
Wheels/Tyres: stock
Interior: leatherrrr
Other Mods: 15% tint
Stereo: dodgey tape deck ipod adapter
Build Period: feb '10-
Cost: $2200
Future Mods: Some new speakers.

As most of you know, the VR was written off so I used the insurance money to by this car. It was a trade-in at work so picked it up for a good price with only 168xxxkm. One owner before me for its lifetime (18 years) so was well looked after. Has a few minor scratches, but overall I like it.

Not looking to spend much money, just looking to get it running 100% and as fuel efficient as possible. Will sell it in a years time to make way for either an SS or xr6t.

 

[PaRaDoX]

7m represent!

have the headbolts been retorqed?

the 7m had a big design flaw, almost all factory headgaskets fail. toyota swapped the headgasket material at the last minute and didnt revise the torque setting. ive got a picture of what happens.
its a good preventative step to retorque the headbolts up to about 70-75ft/lb should elimate any future issues

clean looking car tho mate! should drop a 7m-GTE in it, alot more fun than n/a

i always said if i bend my supra ill put my motor in a cressida (ultimate sleeper)

 

[old mate]

cressidas are the bomb, make killer sleepers. i'm going to have one as a daily when i get off my p's with a 1jz. fun without the attention would be ace.

you get alot of stuff for your money in cressidas.

 

[fkford]

my old man has a toyota crown which is pretty much a cressida just all the luxo options.. power everything etc.. so nice and comfy to drive and would be the ultimate sleeper if turbo'd..

 

[VYHDT]

Heres my old toy
2JZ-GTE
Wish i never sold it

 

[PaRaDoX]

cool 2jz cressida! 2j's arnt that cheap tho and lots of conversion work to make it go..


I reckon he should make it fast perfect grandpa sleeper

 

[VYHDT]

from start to finish including buying car, Aristo front cut, gearbox, turbo's, pipe fab work and materials, tuning, ECU etc. was around 40k

 

[nathg]

Yeah they are a really good car. Great value for what factory features you get and really comfy to drive. Not really down on the power either. Just a bit sluggish compared to the old VR off the mark.

Got tint done today, very pleased with it. Decided with 15%. Can only just see in, and if I have any trouble, i can just pop the sunroof to let more light in
Next will be a speak upgrade, and if funds permit, just some cheapish king springs to lower her a tad.

 

[boonga]

looks good i really like them too wheels?

 

[nathg]

looks good i really like them too wheels?

In english please?