Toyota Corolla g6R

xxXCuteypieXxx

Just bought one a couple of weeks ago. I was told they are a rare enough car so I was wondering if anyone has any experience with it? Any common problems or things I should know? Its a uk import with a 1.6 engine..

CJhaughey

xxXCuteypieXxx wrote: »

Just bought one a couple of weeks ago. I was told they are a rare enough car so I was wondering if anyone has any experience with it? Any common problems or things I should know? Its a uk import with a 1.6 engine..

They use standard corolla parts apart from the 6spd gearbox.
Engine is the same as the Avensis if its the 1.6 litre 4-AFE, I thought they were all 1.3 4-EFE
Reliable cars same as all Toyotas from that era

xxXCuteypieXxx

CJhaughey wrote: »

They use standard corolla parts apart from the 6spd gearbox.
Engine is the same as the Avensis if its the 1.6 litre 4-AFE, I thought they were all 1.3 4-EFE
Reliable cars same as all Toyotas from that era

Thanks CJhaughey the only issue with it at the moment is that its losing a bit of power but i think it just needs a spark plug or a lead? But my fiance will sort that out for me As long as it wont be a recurring problem.

pdiddy

i owned a red 99 one for two years think there was something like only 700 made, There a lovely car very reliable i cant remember any major faults i had with mine, There nippy enough for a 1.6 but not mad fast id buy another in a heartbeat if i ever sell my altezza

Vicxas

The gearbox is the only issue ive heard, that and the oil burning issue that occured in most corrollas at that time.

Also, i think its the 3ZEE engine thats in mine...

joujoujou

It has 1.6 4A-FE engine, 6-speed gearbox, a/c, front fogs, side skirts, red seatbelts, aluminium bonnet, "limited edition" metal plate (with number) near handbrake lever, only 2 colours (black or red), only 420 RHD made (don't know how many LHD, but similar amount AFAIK), and many more. I wish I had one.

Brochure still available here.

No oil burning issue, as this happens only on early "ZZ" engines, but of course gearbox bearings may die, as in all 'yotas.

VictorRomeo

In 1997 I bought the very first G6 in Ireland - it was the one sitting on the stand outside Toyota Ireland in Ballsbridge. I sold it on in 2005 and I really regret selling that car. It was only the 1.3, but it was very, very rare at the time. I'd love to get my hands on a G6R now.....

joujoujou

G6 vs. G6R - there are differencies.

Toyotafanboi

i would love a g6r too. it's just gone very hard to find one anymore that hasn't had the stones driven out of it. 4A-FE wont really give you any problems, in fact those e11's were fairly problem free. perhaps rust at this age, and of course rear drop links and arb's. so many people talk about the "weak" six speed box but i really think i've yet to hear of one fail.

set out with intent to buy a g6r last year, ended up falling in love with a facelift "SR" model instead. same deal, 1.6, 6 speed box only the facelift is a VVTi. same kit as in front splitter, front fogs, a/c, sunroof, nicer wheels, boot spoiler etc

mine at the time :P

xxXCuteypieXxx

joujoujou wrote: »

It has 1.6 4A-FE engine, 6-speed gearbox, a/c, front fogs, side skirts, red seatbelts, aluminium bonnet, "limited edition" metal plate (with number) near handbrake lever, only 2 colours (black or red), only 420 RHD made (don't know how many LHD, but similar amount AFAIK), and many more. I wish I had one.

Brochure still available here.

No oil burning issue, as this happens only on early "ZZ" engines, but of course gearbox bearings may die, as in all 'yotas.

Mine is missing the red seatbelts and it was resprayed silver but the original history book states it came in satin black..would love to bring that back.

xxXCuteypieXxx

Ill upload a pic tomorow for anybody interested?..

Toyotafanboi

xxXCuteypieXxx wrote: »

Ill upload a pic tomorow for anybody interested?..

certainly would be.

seems a shame to paint it silver and remove the red belts. pretty much the most distinguishable features about the g6r's were the fact that they only came in red and black with red belts. you'd wonder why someone done away with that?

xxXCuteypieXxx

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

certainly would be.

seems a shame to paint it silver and remove the red belts. pretty much the most distinguishable features about the g6r's were the fact that they only came in red and black with red belts. you'd wonder why someone done away with that?

It seems it was resprayed when it was imported from uk. big shame. and the seatbelts were changed recently probably because they were a bit tatty. I wonder how hard it would be to get red ones again? Ill go research that now..

Toyotafanboi

second hand red belts on the owners club websites could go for €150 or more, you'd get the guts of €100 even for a set that don't retract properly.

pdiddy

i remember when i had mine it failed the nct because of a frayed seatbelt it was next to impossible to get a red replacement for decent money,i settled for black then changed again after the nct.

joujoujou

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

[...]

seems a shame to paint it silver and remove the red belts. [...] you'd wonder why someone done away with that?

More than likely it's after serious crash I'm afraid.

2 easy checks:

- get a magnet (even a fridge magnet will be ok) and you'll know if bonnet is now made of steel or still aluminium.

- look how the front bumper looks like and compare to the one in brochure. If shape is different, you know the rest.

Toyotafanboi

joujoujou wrote: »

More than likely it's after serious crash I'm afraid.

2 easy checks:

- get a magnet (even a fridge magnet will be ok) and you'll know if bonnet is now made of steel or still aluminium.

- look how the front bumper looks like and compare to the one in brochure. If shape is different, you know the rest.

was thinking that. but still a colour change would be a lot more hassle than a repair in the original.

i was thinking it was perhaps just a 1.6 SR model or a 1.6 g6 that someone had tarted up and claimed to be the limited edition?

joujoujou

That's very possible as well. Perhaps I can check it if I have VIN number.

johndaman66

My brother brought a 1998 1.3 G6 about 5 or 6 years ago. He was the first registered owner in Ireland. Garage he bout it off VRT'd it, changed the plates and NCT'd it.

It gave him a severe amount of hassle. The clutch went 3 or 4 times and the engine had to be replaced as it was starved of oil...That was probably his own fault for not keeping an eye on the levels as the 4efe engine is well renowned for its reliability. As for the clutch, although he was rough, having to change it every couple of thousand miles...well he wasn't that rough either. The underside of his was ate away with rust but I suppose you could have the same problem with any car imported from the UK.

Having drove it I really didn't see what the major fuss was all about. Yes it was nippy for a 1.3 litre car but nothing majorly brilliant over the standard 5 speed 1.3 with which it shared the same engine. Yes it was nicer and that bit sportier than the standard 1.3, but was it worth the considerable premium they were commanding over the standard 1.3 at the time?...I didn't think so anyway.

The G6R was commading a considerable premium over the G6 again, not that he could have insured that at the time. I wouldn't doubt that they are a pretty fast car but again I'd wonder if they really are worth the premium over a standard 1.6 litre corolla.

Toyotafanboi

i think g6 and g6r are really only worth it to a toyota enthusiast. if your not really into your toyotas i suppose you couldn't justify the premium for the limited edition model.

that said they did offer a good spec and the g6's and g6rs did offer a lot of nice visual upgrades body and interior wise. not to mention the addition of a/c etc.

i agree, that the 6 speed really isn't anything to write home about it, dare i say i prefer the 5 speed because your not changing gear as often. i really wouldn't call the g6r "fast" its a nice drive for sure but it wont beat much off the lights.

your brothers sounds like it had a deeper problem tbh. no car should eat clutches like that.

Rowley Birkin QC

Had a 1.3 G6 until last week. Never a single bit of trouble with it, great car. Bought an E46 M-Sport Coupé to replace it.

johndaman66

Toyotafanboi I am very much agreed. I think the G6 my brother bought just happened to be the exception to the general rule and was a bit of a lemon.

A friend who knows a considerable amout about cars told me that if a clutch keeps giving after small mileage then there is soemthing else most likely causing it which should be replaced also...the part I cannot remember now of the top of my head. Of course the mechanic who kept changing the clutch for him should have realised this....

As for the rusty underbody, well that could be the case with any make or model imported from the UK....something you just need to check out when buying.

xxXCuteypieXxx

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

was thinking that. but still a colour change would be a lot more hassle than a repair in the original.

i was thinking it was perhaps just a 1.6 SR model or a 1.6 g6 that someone had tarted up and claimed to be the limited edition?

Toyotafanboi unfortunately you may be onto something there im looking more into it ive got my fiance and my brother checking it out. They reckon its a g6 model with a 4afe engine alright.. a little disappointed now i have to say.

Barry Barry

xxXCuteypieXxx wrote: »

Toyotafanboi unfortunately you may be onto something there im looking more into it ive got my fiance and my brother checking it out. They reckon its a g6 model with a 4afe engine alright.. a little disappointed now i have to say.

Did you not read through the logbook before you bought it?

xxXCuteypieXxx

Barry Barry wrote: »

Did you not read through the logbook before you bought it?

It doesnt actually say. Just says toyota corolla.

Toyotafanboi

xxXCuteypieXxx wrote: »

It doesnt actually say. Just says toyota corolla.

then i'd say its most definitely not a genuine g6r... is it a 1999 reg?

any photos of it?

dave1982

joujoujou

xxXCuteypieXxx wrote: »

[...] They reckon its a g6 model with a 4afe engine alright.. a little disappointed now i have to say.

PM me her VIN number.

furtzy

Motorcheck.ie shows it as a G6R

xxXCuteypieXxx

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/406690_4723582580119_1792485049_n.jpg

Barry Barry

xxXCuteypieXxx wrote: »

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/406690_4723582580119_1792485049_n.jpg

Have you checked the reg on My wheels or the likes?

Barry Barry

xxXCuteypieXxx wrote: »

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/406690_4723582580119_1792485049_n.jpg

Its just a G6.

http://mywheels.ie/car-history-check/free-car-check-results/?VRN=00g14600

xxXCuteypieXxx

joujoujou pm sent

Toyotafanboi

dave1982 wrote: »

that looks like a real one. got the skirts, spoiler, splitter, front spots, mesh grille etc. lost its alloys along the way unfortunately, looks lost without them.

xxXCuteypieXxx wrote: »

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/406690_4723582580119_1792485049_n.jpg

definitely not a g6r. g6r's were only produced in 1999, yours is 2000. judging by the lack of bubble indicators on the front wings i'd say yours is a facelift car too which really confirms it... it has the potential to be an SR, but a g6r it isn't.

xxXCuteypieXxx

Barry Barry wrote: »

Its just a G6.

http://mywheels.ie/car-history-check/free-car-check-results/?VRN=00g14600

Just checked that myself yeah must be just a g6 however its original service history says g6r on it??

Toyotafanboi

xxXCuteypieXxx wrote: »

Just checked that myself yeah must be just a g6 however its original service history says g6r on it??

someone must have been wishing for it to be a g6r really hard. how much did you pay for it? mileage? tax? NCT?

dave1982

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

that looks like a real one. got the skirts, spoiler, splitter, front spots, mesh grille etc. lost its alloys along the way unfortunately, looks lost without them.



definitely not a g6r. g6r's were only produced in 1999, yours is 2000. judging by the lack of bubble indicators on the front wings i'd say yours is a facelift car too which really confirms it... it has the potential to be an SR, but a g6r it isn't.

That cars gone about 3 years now, great car.

Toyotafanboi

dave1982 wrote: »

That cars gone about 3 years now, great car.

would still love one, black was the colour to get imo.

JustLen

Lads I have an SR here on donedeal for a while now. only one person has come to view it and offered me 800 only.
Surely must be worth a grand is it? its a very very clean car compared to any other corollas its age.
Is the ad very bad or are the pictures just off putting?
advice/criticism welcome:o

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3997061

Toyotafanboi

JustLen wrote: »

Lads I have an SR here on donedeal for a while now. only one person has come to view it and offered me 800 only.
Surely must be worth a grand is it? its a very very clean car compared to any other corollas its age.
Is the ad very bad or are the pictures just off putting?
advice/criticism welcome:o

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3997061

i'd sit tight, the advert is ok, price seems fair, a few better pictures of the whole car and interior and less arty farty pictures would be good. is the car taxed? if so mention that too in the add. Also if it was serviced at 105k and there's 116k on it now then its overdue a service, so maybe at least get its oil changed.

thats a fine corolla, i remember it when its previous owner had it and it was very well cared for.

it took a long while to sell my facelift SR too, seen a few others waiting a while too, they aren't a great seller seemingly.

have you it advertised on TOC-IRL? might sell there.

xxXCuteypieXxx

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/225831_4724180475066_2012179639_n.jpg

Heres a better picture.

Ah well sure with only 420 (approx) made i thought i would be pretty lucky for one to just fall into my hands

Toyotafanboi i bought the car for 1200 it had tax and nct full service history and was also just serviced. Im sure if it was a genuine g6r they would be looking for more for it, unless if he didnt have a clue!

Barry Barry

xxXCuteypieXxx wrote: »

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/225831_4724180475066_2012179639_n.jpg

Heres a better picture.

Ah well sure with only 420 (approx) made i thought i would be pretty lucky for one to just fall into my hands

Toyotafanboi i bought the car for 1200 it had tax and nct full service history and was also just serviced. Im sure if it was a genuine g6r they would be looking for more for it, unless if he didnt have a clue!

Still a fine looking car. Good luck with it

xxXCuteypieXxx

Ah lads the car was built 04/1999 but wasnt registered until 2000, so my car was built in the year 99 when g6r's were produced? Is this common?

joujoujou

xxXCuteypieXxx wrote: »

joujoujou pm sent

And here's my reply:



"199" is known as "alpine silver" - http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/colour_codes_toyota_A-G.htm

You've been deceived.

xxXCuteypieXxx

joujoujou wrote: »

And here's my reply:



"199" is known as "alpine silver" - http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/colour_codes_toyota_A-G.htm

You've been deceived.

aww ah feck it sure its a great little car anyway! Who knows I might come across a real g6r in the future :rolleyes:

CJhaughey

If Toyota had used the 4A-GE in the car it would have made it.
Why they used the 4A-FE in a car like that, only an accountant or a greenie could make a decision like that.

joujoujou

Well, there's always place for modifying. Saw once 1999 corolla with 3S-GE in. Also at least one with 4A-GZE.

xxXCuteypieXxx wrote: »

aww ah feck it sure its a great little car anyway!

As long as she gives you no trouble - I wouldn't worry.

xxXCuteypieXxx wrote: »

Who knows I might come across a real g6r in the future :rolleyes:

Who knows...

Irishbob

Hey folks..
I got one in october 2012, 85,000 milkes on it, english export. Got it in mitchelstown. The garage sucked, said it was a fine car, but i wanted it.
Paided E1600. Still good, had history of all english services till it came to ireland.
Needed two back shocks. Fronts soon. No history for the timing belt, but said it was ok. Power steering belt totally gone (heading into any corner was scary). So i did the timing belt, just to be sure. After buying it, i went straight to the petrol station, tyres, psi about 10, in each wheel (after we went out for a spin to see how it drives). Honestly that garage sold a car that was not roadworthy.
But i Wanted it.. It seemed to drive ok, nice, and picked up when i pressed the accelerator. Theres a few scratches on her, but again for her age, thats ok.
Other from that, shes perfect, clean inside, original interior, 6 cd changer, came standard i think, sat nav, but with the old enlish disc (. Anybody know where i cud get an irish disc for the old model satnav system?. Sunroof elc, windows elc, Ac, still working. Today was nice with it on.
I had a '02 vvti corrola before this, i.4. There both a bit heavy on oil, but not leaking, probably burning a bit to much, the g6r more than the 1.4. Still got the 1.4 vvti. '02, 220,000 miles on her.
On petrol the 1.4 takes about E75's to fill (E160.9 per litre), and you'll get about 330 to 400 max miles on a tank (400 miles was long journeys up and down to limerick, A few times for a habbit lol)( at the time, not no more !! lol). But the G6r takes about E60 to fill, and will get 350 miles (max i got full tank to the light being on and off and on and off for ages). Seems better milage out of it ( i dont drive the arse out of it).
To make a long story short, i like them......
I'm Experimenting with a new video maker, when i youtube it, i'll pop up a link...
Enjoy the driving..

Irishbob

joujoujou wrote: »

And here's my reply:



"199" is known as "alpine silver" - http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/colour_codes_toyota_A-G.htm

You've been deceived.

A little bit of SHART just came out of me:eek:, can u tell me how i can check mine?

joujoujou

Exactly the same way - PM me her VIN.

xxXCuteypieXxx

Just thought id give ye an update on the 'rolla. Its currently sitting in my garage unused cos the insurance renewal came in wayyy too high for me. Now driving a 1.4 focus Its a pity cos it was a lovely car to drive and was quite a speedy little goer. Looking to sell it now so anyone interested in my controversial g6r wannabe? Id do anything to be back driving it again i absolutely loved it.