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12-04-2008, 09:29 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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After reading how bad EXA's are ( I thought they were OK) I was wondering what you all thought was a better car. My 16 y.o sister wants a coupe for under $3000
Eg Paseo, S coupe, EXA, celica, ??? Which are the best and what have I forgotten? I'm trying to get her into a hatch becuase there's so much more choice. Thanks in Advance. |
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12-04-2008, 09:34 PM
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If you are going older car, Gemini is a great car but I had a 77 celica coupe. Loved it!!!
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12-04-2008, 09:55 PM
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building the xe...
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buy an xa-xc coupoe... she might get a roller lol best coupe you can buy...
personally stear clear of them... if you can, go for a nissan nx coupe, although anything like the above mentioned will more than likely be flogged and be falling apart...
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13-04-2008, 12:13 AM
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EF Ghia
Join Date: Dec 2007
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AE86 sprinter, 20v 4A-GE blacktop
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13-04-2008, 12:34 AM
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Starter Motor
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rx7 SII with 20b
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13-04-2008, 12:41 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
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I would think the Celica would be a solid choice - late 80's early 90's
http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...500&state_id=0 They shared alot of running gear with the Camry, so it's like a better looking Camry = relatively reliable. Otherwise buy a nice XA-XC coupe, so you can borrow it often!!  :
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13-04-2008, 12:52 AM
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Celica, supra (jokes), Yeah any toyota that is a coupe, personally id go upwards from 1990.
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13-04-2008, 08:31 AM
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My missus has a celica for sale at the moment.
http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Default.aspx If you define your search to a 1988 Celica and $2650 "I'm not sure how to get the proper link up directly to the page with her car, but this will work. I think there may be people looking at it this week but depending when your sister is looking at purchasing".
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13-04-2008, 08:51 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Get an RA60-RA65 celica, they were great cars and cost bugger all now. Then when she is done with it, you can drop a Lexus 4L V8 into it, it's been done before.
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13-04-2008, 10:05 AM
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A Daihatsu Charade 1300 is "bullet proof", latter model, lighter, easier for young woman to park...My son has one [run around car] be bought from a female 200,000 + on clock and drives like new, burns NO oil... This car has not been spared, but has had good maintenance.... Though I don't really like fwd's she is a young woman and would drive it different. Easy parking, driving and economy would be her priorities... I would talk her into a 4 door on these rocket pocket cars though.. Insurance can be an issue with coupes and young drivers...
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13-04-2008, 10:46 AM
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EF Ghia
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from what iv thrashed through the bush i can say that corollas in general are indestructible.
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13-04-2008, 12:13 PM
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building the xe...
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didnt even think about daihatsus... they are usually pretty reliable... and last a lifetime...
good little cars, excpet in an accident...
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13-04-2008, 02:29 PM
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What about a Cr-X? or a 2 door civic??
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13-04-2008, 03:28 PM
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Wish I still had mine or a schmick example of an SiR import.
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13-04-2008, 06:11 PM
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13-04-2008, 02:41 PM
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sorry to hijack yo thread!
im looking at a daihatsu charade 1Ltr engine, 3cycl, 5 speed manual... has anyone had one and how good are they, really... on fuel? i know they'll have no guts in 'em, no aircon etc...but worth it for something cheap on fuel?? any other recommendations? |
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13-04-2008, 10:38 PM
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13-04-2008, 11:45 PM
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You should be able to pick up a later G100 model for around the money your quoting. Good luck, they will go forever. Sorry about the Hijack.......Maybe your sister should look at a Charade. A G100 CR has all the friut, is a 1.3 lt and is a 2 (3) door. |
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13-04-2008, 06:34 PM
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Search for "Fiat 126" on carsales.com.au
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13-04-2008, 08:19 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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FFS this is a Ford forum and none of you thought of the KF laser . These are a reliable little car parts are easiy and cheap to obtain if needed and the were the first laser with the sloping back instead of the bubble. they can be picked up cheaply and if you get a live wire an S or a ghia they have a lively 1.8 injected engine . true they are not the most stylish car but hardly ugly either and an ideal 1st car
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Everyone starts off with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the experience bag before the luck bag is empty. "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." Start a new career as a bus driver Rides: FG2 XR6 stock at this stage but a very nice ride xc 4 DOOR X CHASER 5.8 UNDER RESTO |
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13-04-2008, 08:26 PM
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the TX3s are all GREAT cars
turbo or not they all go well MA61 (boxy mid 80s shape)celica supras are very rare and so parts are getting VERY hard to find but are an awesome car the Paseo is just a starlet with 2 doors and a boot
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13-04-2008, 10:53 PM
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thanks, but an xr6 on gas...... i wish!
i am like tight on dough at the moment and looking into being a security guard(gotta do a course though grr), so.. im really in need of transport for work, when it comes along! next month is my only chance to score a $2,000 loan! so other than an xr6, and a charade, what do ya'll think about mitsubishi colts? or a laser etc? taking into consideration (although pushing it!) the car needs to have reg & rwc. |
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13-04-2008, 10:58 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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laser or corolla are good reliable small cars
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13-04-2008, 11:19 PM
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1989 up Corolla Seca SX
1988 up Charade 90s Civic (although pricey) 1992 up Pulsar 1994 up Lancer/Mirage (pricey)
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Good 1st car for my sister?
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