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Postby crazed_silvertop » Thu Nov 29, 2007 8:48 am

Ok, I know they aren't the nicest things in the world to look at... but I've found one that doesnt seem so bad.

Does anyone know how they are on fuel? Any defects to look out for?

Any info on them at all?
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Postby Sick Puppy » Thu Nov 29, 2007 8:59 am

Sorry man, but you really should have searched a bit more methinks!

These things are apparently sh*tters- made by Chevrolet in the US (Nope, not even a Toyota au), they have electrical problems, transmission problems and a crappy engine. Parts are hideously expensive, and they drive like crap.

Avoid like the plague. Curren or Celica are much better bets.

Just my 2c worth. :P
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Postby 2LTR Rona » Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:18 am

Yeah what Sick Puppy said....STAY AWAY!!!!

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Postby pureadrenalin » Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:19 am

Sick Puppy wrote: Parts are hideously expensive


Just wanted to re-iterate this bit
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Postby Mr Revhead » Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:34 am

RIGHT



enough

http://forums.toyspeed.org.nz/viewtopic.php?p=618510#618510

sticky!! :lol:
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Postby crazed_silvertop » Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:40 am

Ok, sorry for not searching... but like the other thread said - I had never even seen anything written about them before, but thanks.... I wont buy one. :oops:
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Postby Snoozin » Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:22 am

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Postby TURCEL » Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:29 am

Id happily drive a Lada over one of them :lol:

No matter how sweet or good the deal is,,,, stay away!!
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Postby Al » Thu Nov 29, 2007 12:38 pm

Probably the worst car on NZ roads. I'd own a Rover before a Cavalier!
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Postby Quirky » Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:45 pm

TURCEL wrote:Id happily drive a Lada over one of them :lol:

No matter how sweet or good the deal is,,,, stay away!!


Pfft id rather drive:
Porsche 911 Turbo
Porsche 911 GT2
Audi RS6, RS4
BMW M5, M3
Lexus IS-F
Pagani Zonda
Ferrari F430
Ford Mustand Fastback
Cheverolet Camaro

Than a Lada or a Cavilier...


...to be honest
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Postby Mr Revhead » Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:56 pm

wtf are you on?
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Postby sergei » Thu Nov 29, 2007 4:47 pm

please take off Mustang and Camaro from that list...
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Postby skoty » Thu Nov 29, 2007 5:39 pm

Any particular reason why Toyota allowed chev to rebadge them. Makes Toyota look bad to people that arn't aware :roll:
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Postby Adydas » Thu Nov 29, 2007 6:03 pm

I have one in the garage, biggest hassel ever..

a simple thing like a water pump starts the worlds biggest event chain of repair.
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Postby Mr Revhead » Thu Nov 29, 2007 6:30 pm

skoty wrote:Any particular reason why Toyota allowed chev to rebadge them. Makes Toyota look bad to people that arn't aware :roll:


in order for toyota to import/sell cars in the USA
US law required something in exchange for amercian auto workers.
the result is the cavalemon.
they were also badged as chevs in japan.
a US car is a BIG status symbol in japan.
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Postby skoty » Thu Nov 29, 2007 7:27 pm

Also when I was in brisbane I'm sure the commys were badged Toyota? :?
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Postby flygt4 » Thu Nov 29, 2007 8:35 pm

yeah there were toyota-ised commodores too at some stage.

lotus got their hands on that chassis too, but at least they did something cool with it and made the lotus carlton.
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Postby Lloyd » Thu Nov 29, 2007 8:51 pm

There are Chevy badged ones over here too. One down here with Chev badges on the boot and Toyota on the steering wheels and the wheels.
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Postby andyztouring » Thu Nov 29, 2007 8:57 pm

Lotus Carltons and Holden Commodores (Toyota Lexcen)are totally different Cars.Lotus Carlton is based on the Opel/Vauxhall Carlton.Holden used the body and altered everything(including the body) big time and put a yankee engine it.
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Postby Mr Revhead » Thu Nov 29, 2007 10:03 pm

holden also sold corollas as novas


yeah, carltons have nothing to do with commodores! carltons are cool for one thing! :lol:
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