Opinions on daughters choice of car - Page 4

Ives · 07-03-2007, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by killer_taxi

How about a Mazda 323 (Protege or Astina) SP20?

Now that's a nice car, but I dont think you can get it for $11,000.

Gunns · 07-03-2007, 04:13 PM

double post please delete

Gunns · 07-03-2007, 04:18 PM

What about these 2
http://www.drive.com.au/used-cars/FORD/PROBE/Melbourne/detail.aspx?id=3149953&pg=1&pp=1&d=0&nv=1
http://www.drive.com.au/used-cars/FORD/PROBE/Melbourne/detail.aspx?id=3078757&pg=1&pp=3&d=0&nv=1

They run a MX6 drive line, which fro the most part do have very few problems.

Or something from europe

http://www.drive.com.au/used-cars/PORSCHE/944/South+Coast/detail.aspx?id=1600492&pg=1&pp=6&d=0&nv=1

Kev_BLNXR8_Ute · 07-03-2007, 06:18 PM

Hey Jade stay away from the Barina's they have very poor results in crash tests....

I like the Ford Lazer's, Mazda's, and the Corrolla....

Like I said let me test drive it.....

If I can break it you dont want it LOL....

brenx · 07-03-2007, 06:41 PM

That model (Barina SRi) is known for poor g/box strength. The higher hp engine is too much for the box and severly shortens it's lifespan. I used to know a bloke who owned one, bought from new didn't drive it hard but drove spirited. He suffered 3 box failures which were all sorted under warranty. I'm pretty sure he sold the car soon after the 3rd box was done and bought a Nissan S15 (new).

brenx · 07-03-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by killer_taxi

How about a Mazda 323 (Protege or Astina) SP20?

The aboves the same body shape of mazda I'd consider in the mazda range. Not necessarity a SP20. They also come with a 1.6lt engine and 1.8lt. Mine has the 1.8lt twin cam.

I'm not sure a SP20 would fall in the 11k budget either?

Cruise · 07-03-2007, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Martyvan

But Lancers have a lot of glass to put the biggest Playboy Bunny sticker on, as most young ladies seem to do these days.... Or you could fit more Frangipanni's on there...!

owned....

or those stickers that say the name of of a female dog on them (forum wont let me write it) whats with that?

the other day i saw a guy driving driving a commodore with a sticker on the back "Remember my name cuz youll be screaming it later". Now thats how you attract the chicks (i dont think so)

zetec · 07-03-2007, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MITCHAY

Proton Satria GTi are nice cars with Lotus tuned suspension, Recaro seats, flared body, nice wheels. Very nice although when I looked at them a while back it was hard to find a low ks one in a decent price range.

If then she wants more power (or you want more power incase you have to drive it one day

: ) chuck in the (4G63) VR4 engine.

Since they share the same engine family (4G-original engine is a 4G93) it's an easy enough swap. I have read somewhere some have put MIVEC heads on their engines. Would be an awesome sleeper! :P

Unfortunately the stock Satria GTi will easily get blown away by a 2.0 Laser or Focus, an Astra or a Corolla. Doubtful that the engine swap would be worth the effort for a first car though!

zetec · 07-03-2007, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cruise Control

the other day i saw a guy driving driving a commodore with a sticker on the back "Remember my name cuz youll be screaming it later". Now thats how you attract the chicks (i dont think so)

"Hello, 000 Emergency, some bogan named Shane in a Commodore just wrapped himself into a telegraph pole"

normxb · 07-03-2007, 07:46 PM

This is daughter No1's '94 KJ Laser , a few of her friends have 2 doors and she reckons it's a real pain to get in/out of . So she's a 4 door fan .

This one is a 1.8 , twin overhead cam , 16 valve , EFI . Great little car , as others have said , "other cars will blow them away" , they aren't quick off the line but will cruise all day and really comfortable to drive , last time I looked it's got 220 - 230,000 k's and still runs like a dream .

Norm

AU2PWR · 07-03-2007, 08:18 PM

going off topic , but Jadey Baby , Nice Avatar ... can i add it to my collectoion

LUXO_8 · 07-03-2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by REDXR8BLOKE

My eldest daughter *snip*
Thanks, Mark.

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Originally Posted by Jadey_Baby

LOL... Hi DAD

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you got game mate.......

sintx3 · 07-03-2007, 08:40 PM

I definatly would suggest the Ba astina like ea_silver_ghia suggested they have electric windows and mirrors etc the 1.8 dohc is a great motor or u could hunt down a 2.0 v6 model. They are around $6,000 - $9000 so u should be able to find a great condition one below what u want to spend.
The probe is a nice car but thirst on fuel from what i have heard

HLC · 07-03-2007, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AU2PWR

going off topic , but Jadey Baby , Nice Avatar ... can i add it to my collectoion

on a scale of 1 - Creepy... that is a VERY CREEPY..

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Ives · 07-03-2007, 10:44 PM

We dont know if that's actually her in that avatar or not.

MITCHAY · 08-03-2007, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by zetec

Unfortunately the stock Satria GTi will easily get blown away by a 2.0 Laser or Focus, an Astra or a Corolla. Doubtful that the engine swap would be worth the effort for a first car though!

Yeah just got carried away there. Performance aside though they are nice cars. Its very rare I see an Astra or Corolla lining up for a traffic light GP

: . I personally would get a N15 SSS if I wanted to do quick.

Bill_R · 08-03-2007, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ives

We dont know if that's actually her in that avatar or not.

Let 'em dream. Thiis thread has brought them out of the woodwork.

I like the look of the Laser Lynx and ye olde Laser is very reliable. Agree with Mazda and the Toota. I'd look at a Focus - might just scrape a good one in. Or just get an old VW, rip the roof off, paint it pink, deck it out with a leather interior and throw a couple of hotdogs on it.

Kev_BLNXR8_Ute · 08-03-2007, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by AU2PWR

going off topic , but Jadey Baby , Nice Avatar ... can i add it to my collectoion

Daniel,
Havent you met Jade????

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Let me put this another way....

Both of Marks Daughters are gorgeous :sm_drool: , You know both of the Parents and what they could and probably would do to you..

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Cheers...........Kev

Jadey_Baby · 08-03-2007, 09:12 AM

LOL...HI Kev... !!!!

08-03-2007, 09:45 AM

If going a 90's Mazda, especially a 626, DON'T GET AN AUTO!!! They have a life of around 100,000kms

Scott · 08-03-2007, 09:47 AM

Came across this one, seems cheap to me and probably has all the bits a young girl wants. Might be able to pick it up for $11k - didn't see where you lot are though?

Price neg, urgent sale, make an offer etc.
SR2 Laser

Pinkbits · 08-03-2007, 04:35 PM

Thanks for all the leads, looks like a pleasant weekend of test driving.

Jadey_Baby · 08-03-2007, 04:38 PM

Hi dad :newangel:

do we get to take pink bits??!!! :eclipsee_

**Polyal** · 08-03-2007, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jadey_Baby

Hi dad :newangel:

do we get to take pink bits??!!! :eclipsee_

Surely this is just bait.....(jk I know its the coupe)

Give us a list of what you like thus far.

Jadey_Baby · 08-03-2007, 04:48 PM

Well i still want to check out the proton, :evil_laug
The probes look great but they are really old..
I had a cougar and i like! but its a little pricey and an AUTO!!!

I guess i shall have to wait and see what Dad trys to talk me into!

Pinkbits · 08-03-2007, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jadey_Baby

Well i still want to check out the proton, :evil_laug
The probes look great but they are really old..
I had a cougar and i like! but its a little pricey and an AUTO!!!

I guess i shall have to wait and see what Dad trys to talk me into!

At this stage young daughter, i am leaning towards either a Focus, Lancer, Mazda or Laser.
And if you behave we can take the coupe.

Bucket · 08-03-2007, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by REDXR8BLOKE

young daughter

My First Car was a Hyundai Excel- just about anything bar a lada niva is better then that.

I think your Dad is on the money Jade

Proton Sartria's may look good in your opinion but people in the past said that about the Aston Martin Vanquishes and you'd be lucky to start one on a good day (ok i know its an extreme comparison but its the principal

)

XFshep · 08-03-2007, 05:43 PM

get her a mk1 cortina.

Kev_BLNXR8_Ute · 08-03-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jadey_Baby

LOL...HI Kev... !!!!

G'day, Jade

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Originally Posted by REDXR8BLOKE

At this stage young daughter, i am leaning towards either a Focus, Lancer, Mazda or Laser.
And if you behave we can take the coupe.

Lancer's are like Ar$eholes.... Every one has one.....

You can buy them brand new for $20,000 drive away at the moment, Guy at work nearly brought one.....

Mark,
When are you peoples going test driving????
If ya want another passenger, come get me and we can take a car each to compare how they go..

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Or just come get me so I have something to do for the weekend....

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Kev

Ives · 08-03-2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucket

My First Car was a Hyundai Excel- just about anything bar a lada niva is better then that.

You havent seen/driven Indonesian-made Bimantara Chakra, have u? basically Hyundai excel.. built in Indo