toyota sprinter carib vs tercel 4wd

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toyota sprinter carib vs tercel 4wd

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Hey everyone! I just got myself a 1987 toyota sprinter carib (jdm tercel from what i understand and can see). I was just wondering if anyone knows how many/if ay/ if all parts are the same between my car and the tercel models of the same year. Hope someone can help me with this! thanks
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By 1987 it might be the next generation. Post pictures and we will be able to tell you.
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Hello. Is it the red automatic one that was for sale recently?
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yes it is mattel. And the left front axle fit so i guess close enough anyway
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All your parts should be the same as USA except instrument cluster (kmph) bumpers and lights might be different to USA 1987. did you have to have some aftermarket side marker lights put on? also small things like antenna placement. That car looked really nice. make sure you give it a good rinse off after any salty roads though! send some photos through sometime please!
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I'm not sure how to post pictures otherwise I would! New to the site
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Posting pictures is easy;

from the "post reply" below, you get an input window to type a message, below that window will be tabs to post pics. You place the cursor where you want it to show up, and a picture code appears on your screen with a pop up window that asks you to select a file, you have to burrow down to where your pics are stored and click on it.

It will not show until you either "post reply" or hit "preview".

It can be done from a smart phone, or a hard drive on your computer.
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Even almost a year later can’t get it to work 🙄
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There we go
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You have the AV-I (DELUXE) RV SPECIAL model same as European models with US/CANADA dimensions. HKS JAPAN offered a turbo for the CARIB in general, in 3 separate 3-stage kits :) back in 1985.
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European Tercel 4wd's are similar except Sprinter Carib badging and smaller front and rear bumpers. How does it look inside and is it manual or auto?
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