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07-03-2007, 04:05 PM | #91 | |||
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07-03-2007, 04:13 PM | #92 | ||
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07-03-2007, 04:18 PM | #93 | ||
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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 |
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07-03-2007, 06:18 PM | #94 | ||
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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....
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I'd rather be BLOWN than stroked Yella Terra Supercharged Power Output? ENOUGH TO BREAK EVERY THING MORE TIMES THAN I CARE TO COUNT POWERED BY VISA MASTERCARD AND MORE VISA (And now a mortgage extension) Disclaimer : : Anything that seems or sounds illegal is all in my head and due to an over active imagination... :
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07-03-2007, 06:41 PM | #95 | ||
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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).
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07-03-2007, 06:43 PM | #96 | |||
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I'm not sure a SP20 would fall in the 11k budget either?
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07-03-2007, 06:45 PM | #97 | |||
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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) |
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07-03-2007, 06:54 PM | #98 | |||
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07-03-2007, 06:55 PM | #99 | |||
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07-03-2007, 07:46 PM | #100 | ||
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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
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07-03-2007, 08:18 PM | #101 | ||
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going off topic , but Jadey Baby , Nice Avatar ... can i add it to my collectoion
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07-03-2007, 08:40 PM | #103 | ||
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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
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07-03-2007, 10:13 PM | #104 | |||
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07-03-2007, 10:44 PM | #105 | ||
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We dont know if that's actually her in that avatar or not.
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08-03-2007, 12:58 AM | #106 | |||
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08-03-2007, 01:02 AM | #107 | |||
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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. |
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08-03-2007, 05:19 AM | #108 | |||
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Daniel, Havent you met Jade???? : 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.. : Cheers...........Kev
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08-03-2007, 09:12 AM | #109 | ||
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LOL...HI Kev... !!!!
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08-03-2007, 09:45 AM | #110 | ||
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If going a 90's Mazda, especially a 626, DON'T GET AN AUTO!!! They have a life of around 100,000kms
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08-03-2007, 04:35 PM | #112 | ||
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Thanks for all the leads, looks like a pleasant weekend of test driving.
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08-03-2007, 04:38 PM | #113 | ||
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Hi dad :newangel:
do we get to take pink bits??!!! :eclipsee_
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08-03-2007, 04:40 PM | #114 | |||
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Give us a list of what you like thus far.
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08-03-2007, 04:48 PM | #115 | ||
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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!
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08-03-2007, 05:06 PM | #116 | |||
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08-03-2007, 05:40 PM | #117 | |||
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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 )
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08-03-2007, 05:43 PM | #118 | ||
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get her a mk1 cortina.
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08-03-2007, 06:21 PM | #119 | ||||
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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.. . Or just come get me so I have something to do for the weekend.... : Kev
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