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Was a really lovely car that, I remember Jurgen importing it, circa 2008 iirc.

Mental maybe I'll just make do with the one fully working one then

Anyone have a heated seat switch kicking around they don't want? Working or non working is fine thanks

As above!!

Really nice setup that. Been considering one of these for a daily project, do they handle well?

13 year, 15k post newbie here

I work for a Volvo main dealer, and spend quite a lot of time in all types of ICE, hybrid and full electric (BEV) cars. I wouldnt consider buying one (BEV), because at the moment the premium for buying one is enormous over a similar spec ICE or mild hybrid car. Purchase price aside though, the Volvo BEV offering (XC40 P8 or Polestar 2) are excellent cars, and could be used by many as a daily driver, with no issues about range anxiety etc. Performance is startling for cars of this size/type. But if you have no facility to charge at home, or very regularly do 100 mile plus trips, these cars arent ideal. PHEV (plug in hybrid) are a good compromise though, and volvos will do over 20 miles on a charge (actual amount depends on model). That is enough for many peoples commute, school run, shopping etc. Frankly, I see the current generation of BEV cars as a necessary, 'not quite there' stepping stone to what comes next. But I am entirely convinced that the future WILL be with electric, and I was a sceptic.

Very nice

A cylinder leakage test should help greatly

Piston damage leads to bore damage, excessive wear of components causes bore damage (ovality etc)

Assuming it is the rings, Ringland damage will likely follow of left. You'll also have the effects of long term oil contamination, and the knock on effects of the component wear that will cause.

Pull the plugs and check colour/ condition. Won't cost a thing and may give you an indication if you have an ignition issue. Probably worth checking fuel pressure after that if you're convinced it's engine related. What makes you think your piston rings are dead? Wouldn't continue driving it if that is the case, will end up making the block scrap.

Rocking a 1JZ now. Seem to remember it being a big budget build a few years back https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Supra-heavily-modified-/203629982529?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

RSP with what looked like a drag parachute, being towed on a trailer past Clifton Moore, York this morning.

$555,000 US https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/fast-and-furious-toyota-supra-sold