Hey everyone
Well I am looking for a first car and just wanted to ask people for some opinions, advice etc.
In typical collector style I am looking for something attractive and exciting for under 10k ideally automatic.
Some models that I am looking at are:
Toyota Celica 2000 or later
Nissan 300zx 1990 or later (non twin turbo due to license restrictions)
Mitsubishi FTO 1990 or later
Some models I have excluded are:
Toyota Supra as they are nearly all thrashed
Mazda RX 8 as Two cylinder rotary engines apparently require engine rebuilds after 100km+ and are generally very expensive and difficult to repair
Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore (far too big for me)
Nissan Skyline nearly all modded in some way or another therefore hard/expensive to insure
Could anyone please give me some advice/opinions or models that I may have missed?
Also in terms of an appropriate amount of kms on a car I have seen cars between 120000-170000 kms which seem reasonable. Any advice on the relevance of kms? Like how much would you accept before it gets to much? 200000 + is too much for me
Thanks everyone for your help
P.s does anyone think PCGS will be able to provide their restoration service for $25? :angel:
Anything over 120000 km is starting to be due for timing belt replacement and
probably will also need other parts replaced so ideally finding something with
less km on the clock would be better
How many km are you intending to do in a week?
How good are you with home mechanics?
Do you want a faster than normal car or a good looking car?
What is your weekly maintenance budget like?
Will you regularly have passengers?
Manuel or auto?
What sort of roads will you be driving on?
Need to answer these questions before making a decision
A LOT depends on how you intend using a vehicle, and how deep your pockets are.
I went from a Nissan Vanette to a brand-new Hyundai Getz because a) the van needed expensive repairs, b) the Getz was cheap to buy and to run, and c) after driving down to Bairnsdale to pick up my van with 4 people in one, none of us small, I realised its a bit of a TARDIS... bigger on the inside. I've often had 5 people in it, and there's not much you can't carry. You could even sleep in it in a pinch. It was $12k-ish new in 2009, and you'd get one now for maybe $5k-ish. Go for a later model, and it will still have some of the 5-year warranty left.
You probably wouldn't want to cross the Simpson desert in one, but the occasional rough surface is fine, and they're zippy around town, without being sluggish on the open road.
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Hey OMF (like the shorter name ? )
You have a nice lot of cars listed there... One of the main things (I mean main things) to consider are,
1. Safety (ANCAP)
2. Safety (ANCAP)
3. Safety (ANCAP).
You get the idea ? specially when you are a new driver (Red P or Green P), you are more likely to have a ding or two (It goes down to experience). Please buy a car that is at least 4 stars. Some of the older cars are not that highly rated in safety.
https://www.ancap.com.au/safety-ratings?show_all=1&sort_by=published_at&sort_direction=desc
Here are some of the choices you have ....(sorry link doesnt work, please go to car sales and filter with your criteria, include ANCAP 4 starts or higher... wallah ... you have the results)
I have seen so many accidents and young people suffer or at time worse.
You can pick up a nice Renault or a safe Toyota/Nissan for tad over $10K if you can afford it.
Sorry, I am a safety freak .... It is always better to be safe than sorry.
Toyota Corolla (Levin) is the sportier version of a very popular vehicle.
Quote from: 'serial' pid='77915' dateline='1439945841'How many km are you intending to do in a week?
How good are you with home mechanics?
Do you want a faster than normal car or a good looking car?
What is your weekly maintenance budget like?
Will you regularly have passengers?
Manuel or auto?
What sort of roads will you be driving on?
Need to answer these questions before making a decision
Not many kms maybe 100 ks a week
Pretty good with mechanics learnt how to service a car from my dad
Maintenance wise I am good with around $75 a week
Passengers wise only really me or a plus one mate or girlfriend
Automatic generally preferable
Roads wise it would be suburban sydney and after a while South on the highway to uow
I am not really looking for a performance car (my parents make fun of me because I drive too slow lol) but I want something where you can not only go from a to b but enjoy the feeling of driving if you know what I mean.
OMF,
I sell car parts, so I can tell you that most modern engines are pretty robust. Selling engine parts is almost a lost trade.
Stick to a common model and parts will never be a problem. Toyota Corolla is always a good choice. I drive a Mitsibushi
Colt VRX 2010 model. Stylish looks, goes well for a 1.5, especially in sports mode. I average 16km per litre. It has a
CVT trans, so never needs servicing and the newer model with 4A91 engine is chain drive, so no timing belt to worry about.
Happy hunting and what ever you buy, remember if you need any parts give me yell.
Quote from: 'Triggersmob' pid='77931' dateline='1439975552'I sell car parts
Do ya now? A word of [off-topic] advice then, if y'please... I bought a new $450 (auto) flywheel/ring-gear for the Vanette, intending to get it back on the road since you really can't get a queen-size bed in a Getz (and motels are prohibitively expensive when travelling). Six years later, for a variety of reasons, its still in the box as the van slowly erodes away. What would you recommend to try and recover my 'investment'? I kinda doubt Nissan would take it back after this much time.
Quote from: 'Fulvio' pid='77943' dateline='1440007894'Quote from: 'Triggersmob' pid='77931' dateline='1439975552'I sell car parts
Do ya now? A word of [off-topic] advice then, if y'please... I bought a new $450 (auto) flywheel/ring-gear for the Vanette, intending to get it back on the road since you really can't get a queen-size bed in a Getz (and motels are prohibitively expensive when travelling). Six years later, for a variety of reasons, its still in the box as the van slowly erodes away. What would you recommend to try and recover my 'investment'? I kinda doubt Nissan would take it back after this much time.
Unfortunately the Vanette is not that common, so finding a buyer could be difficult. I guess E-bay would be your best option to reach a wide market.
Quote from: 'Robster' pid='77923' dateline='1439950281'Toyota Corolla (Levin) is the sportier version of a very popular vehicle.
Thanks everyone. Thanks for the suggestion robster though the only sedans I could find are sportivo levin? Pretty much a look a like of the Nissan Skyline but there aren't a lot of this type around (only 2 on car sales)
Thanks tigersmob for the offer :)
Found a car which is pretty good think 7000-7500 would be good for it
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Toyota-Celica-2001/SSE-AD-3535404/?Cr=10
Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='77921' dateline='1439950116'Hey OMF (like the shorter name ? )
You have a nice lot of cars listed there... One of the main things (I mean main things) to consider are,
1. Safety (ANCAP)
2. Safety (ANCAP)
3. Safety (ANCAP).
Good advice,drivers airbag is a must these days,another factor is Insurance costs,just finished looking for a car for a Niece so she can attend Uni. and some of the cars previously mentioned here have Policy costs in the Thousands for under 25 drivers.
Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='77921' dateline='1439950116'Hey OMF (like the shorter name ? )
You have a nice lot of cars listed there... One of the main things (I mean main things) to consider are,
1. Safety (ANCAP)
2. Safety (ANCAP)
3. Safety (ANCAP).
You get the idea ? specially when you are a new driver (Red P or Green P), you are more likely to have a ding or two (It goes down to experience). Please buy a car that is at least 4 stars. Some of the older cars are not that highly rated in safety.
https://www.ancap.com.au/safety-ratings?show_all=1&sort_by=published_at&sort_direction=desc
Here are some of the choices you have ....(sorry link doesnt work, please go to car sales and filter with your criteria, include ANCAP 4 starts or higher... wallah ... you have the results)
I have seen so many accidents and young people suffer or at time worse.
You can pick up a nice Renault or a safe Toyota/Nissan for tad over $10K if you can afford it.
Sorry, I am a safety freak .... It is always better to be safe than sorry.
Quote from: 'Basil' pid='77949' dateline='1440028912'Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='77921' dateline='1439950116'Hey OMF (like the shorter name ? )
You have a nice lot of cars listed there... One of the main things (I mean main things) to consider are,
1. Safety (ANCAP)
2. Safety (ANCAP)
3. Safety (ANCAP).
Good advice,drivers airbag is a must these days,another factor is Insurance costs,just finished looking for a car for a Niece so she can attend Uni. and some of the cars previously mentioned here have Policy costs in the Thousands for under 25 drivers.
Thanks Ausproof and Basil for the concern.
Yep I know safety on the road these days isn't just about how you drive but how everyone else drives as such I have generally tried to limit the cars to late 90s to 2000s models (now excluded the Nissan 300zx due to lack of safety features and earlier on I was particular to 70s designed cars) tho they have also been excluded now.) Airbags and EBD are necessary and ABS would be nice however in the city I don't think there would be much need considering roads and weather generally.
In terms of insurance it really is ridiculous (some idiots under 25 really make it hard for everyone else) however for the Toyota Celica I can get comprehensive insurance for 800-890 and may be able to try the QBE insurance box to get an even further reduced premium (compatabile with 2000 and later models) and may be able to get a further discount as my dad does Construction Insurance with QBE (Underwriting?)
OMF
For a Sedan alternative, that ticks all the Safety Boxes and is a very sporty drive when you wish it to be :-
Honda Accord Euro Luxury, to stay within your $ range
a Gen7 2005-2007. (The Luxury Model includes All the goodies, the Standard Model does not.)
Exclude the 2003=2004 models.
The car has a Major Service at 100K which it Must have done,
it's an expensive service but critical.
From Carsales http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-Accord-Euro-2005/SSE-AD-3411403/?Cr=30
The vehicle in the link is wearing Gen8 wheels.
Quote from: 'Fordprefect' pid='77955' dateline='1440037110'OMF
For a Sedan alternative, that ticks all the Safety Boxes and is a very sporty drive when you wish it to be :-
Honda Accord Euro Luxury, to stay within your $ range
a Gen7 2005-2007. (The Luxury Model includes All the goodies, the Standard Model does not.)
Exclude the 2003=2004 models.
The car has a Major Service at 100K which it Must have done,
it's an expensive service but critical.
From Carsales http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-Accord-Euro-2005/SSE-AD-3411403/?Cr=30
The vehicle in the link is wearing Gen8 wheels.
Thanks fordperfect I had heard off the Honda Accord though I didn't know you could pick up one that recent.
The Accord Euro is a very nice car. Well worth considering.
I had an Accord Euro in 2007 - 2009 (MY07)... Driving pleasure perspective, it was better than driving a similar age European cars. You should take one for a spin and see what you think. That car goes alright as well.
I have a Honda Crv with the same engine. Love it, not a sports car but smooth to drive, low maintance and cheap to repair/service.
Quote from: 'serial' pid='77970' dateline='1440073560'I have a Honda Crv with the same engine. Love it, not a sports car but smooth to drive, low maintance and cheap to repair/service.
Not the same engine serial, the CRV shared the Big Accords 2.4 engine the Euro motor was from their iVtec range, a +20% power boost.
If what i read on Forums can be believed the Honda íVtec models have a major service to replace the cam belt(amongst other things) that costs $1500+.May have my Honda models mixed thou.
How are you going with choosing a car?
maybe hold off on the car for a little while ............
Hmmm...
I was thinking it's a major happy occasion to get your first car.
true, it can be real fun
although being a parent of young blokes
the headache comes when the lads need rego, new tyres or late night roadside assistance from Dad!!
I gave my young bloke my old Nissan 4wd ute.
Nothing wrong with the old girl, I even chucked a new set of 265 tyres on it for him.
His roadside assistance from Dad is the Box of tools I chucked on the tray for him :):yahoo:
This is his first 4wd so I have put a new snatch strap under the passenger seat in his car and one in mine for that bloody midnight distress call when he gets hopelessly bogged an I will have to drag him out :laugh2:
aww dad
so in the long run you are still the top roadside assist guy
Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='78564' dateline='1441066856'maybe hold off on the car for a little while ............
Holding of for a few weeks going to get my P's first and get some things straight with myself first
Hang in there Mate, NO rush there are plenty of cars out there when you are ready :ok:
Quote from: 'oh my florin' pid='78593' dateline='1441108935'Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='78564' dateline='1441066856'maybe hold off on the car for a little while ............
Holding of for a few weeks going to get my P's first and get some things straight with myself first
yeah - no use stressing out about picking a car when you are already stressed
uni, work , feeling overloaded and/or depressed along with feelings of loneliness are tough enough
my son had a couple of years on his own and was very lonely
he tried hard to get a girlfriend and a couple of times the rejection that he went through broke our hearts - let alone how he was feeling
so after barking up the wrong tree quite a few times he gave up and focussed on his uni and work and his mates - who were all busy getting married and having kids by then
then one of the students he was in class with started having coffee with him
regularly
and he really liked her but was too scared to make a pass at her
she took the initiative, asked him if he liked her and would he like to take her out on a date
a year later they are still going strong ....
so you never know what is around that corner
but I appreciate that the wait and that sense of uncertainty can be a painful one
all of our kids say that they really appreciated our friendship and support when they went through their rough patches ... parents can be there through thick and thin - we can't make everything change but we do try to help where we can
all you gotta do is let them know that you need them
xxx
Jeeze RG I must have got some dust or something in my eyes when I read that post, I had to get a tissue or two to stop them watering :angel:
Kids do need to realise that their "Stupid" Parents Do love them and CAN help.
I Loved that Post RG, I really did.
Gotta get the "Posting Freak" turned into "Forum Mum" I recon :good:
Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='78642' dateline='1441188231'Quote from: 'oh my florin' pid='78593' dateline='1441108935'Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='78564' dateline='1441066856'maybe hold off on the car for a little while ............
Holding of for a few weeks going to get my P's first and get some things straight with myself first
yeah - no use stressing out about picking a car when you are already stressed
uni, work , feeling overloaded and/or depressed along with feelings of loneliness are tough enough
my son had a couple of years on his own and was very lonely
he tried hard to get a girlfriend and a couple of times the rejection that he went through broke our hearts - let alone how he was feeling
so after barking up the wrong tree quite a few times he gave up and focussed on his uni and work and his mates - who were all busy getting married and having kids by then
then one of the students he was in class with started having coffee with him
regularly
and he really liked her but was too scared to make a pass at her
she took the initiative, asked him if he liked her and would he like to take her out on a date
a year later they are still going strong ....
so you never know what is around that corner
but I appreciate that the wait and that sense of uncertainty can be a painful one
all of our kids say that they really appreciated our friendship and support when they went through their rough patches ... parents can be there through thick and thin - we can't make everything change but we do try to help where we can
all you gotta do is let them know that you need them
xxx
the best relationships are the ones that you don't go looking for, they just happen.
In 2001 my Daughter had her heart set on a 1969 Holden HT for her first car, it wasn't too bad a vehicle and I told her if she really wanted it I could handle the maintenance (I think I wanted it:angel:). Oops, it was in remarkable condition rust wise, so the first job was to rust proof the inside of all doors etc but over time it involved gear box and clutch, water pump and radiator, harmonic balancer and timing case seal, diff pinion seal, full brake recondition, the list goes on but it was fun for us all.
Among the many roadside callouts was one memorable occasion on a Saturday morning when she had gearbox linkage issues and was stranded on a narrow and busy Waterworks Rd on Brisbane's northside. Laying half under the car with my legs out towards the road was a bit like hand feeding the lions, but I figured the bus and truck drivers all had eyes. :dodgy:
She saved her dollars and eventually had the interior reupholstered and lined, the car finished up a credit to her, we even used it for a family wedding. All these years later and living in the Canberra area she still has it and sometimes gets offers for the car.
No sure what I'm trying to say here, but that vehicle gives us so much to talk about to this day.
Yeah,nice story,moral there is a straight,rust free body is the main agenda when looking for a used car,once found then check the mechanical side of things to estimate the sort of repairs you will be up for.
Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='78642' dateline='1441188231'Quote from: 'oh my florin' pid='78593' dateline='1441108935'Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='78564' dateline='1441066856'maybe hold off on the car for a little while ............
Holding of for a few weeks going to get my P's first and get some things straight with myself first
yeah - no use stressing out about picking a car when you are already stressed
uni, work , feeling overloaded and/or depressed along with feelings of loneliness are tough enough
my son had a couple of years on his own and was very lonely
he tried hard to get a girlfriend and a couple of times the rejection that he went through broke our hearts - let alone how he was feeling
so after barking up the wrong tree quite a few times he gave up and focussed on his uni and work and his mates - who were all busy getting married and having kids by then
then one of the students he was in class with started having coffee with him
regularly
and he really liked her but was too scared to make a pass at her
she took the initiative, asked him if he liked her and would he like to take her out on a date
a year later they are still going strong ....
so you never know what is around that corner
but I appreciate that the wait and that sense of uncertainty can be a painful one
all of our kids say that they really appreciated our friendship and support when they went through their rough patches ... parents can be there through thick and thin - we can't make everything change but we do try to help where we can
all you gotta do is let them know that you need them
xxx
Thanks robbiegal
I think the main problem I am having at the moment is regret that I wasn't able to attempt a relationship (anxiety/ocd) when she was single. The thing with this one though is I wasnt chasing a relationship for relationship sake but because I fell in love with her personality and am regretting that I was unable to chase it. Even when I did make my feelings known she wasn't necessarily against a relationship (if things with the other guy didn't work out which seems unlikely so far) which kinda made the regret that much more painful to deal with if you know what I am trying to say.
Otherwise on car shopping unfortunately my dad doesn't really care about anyone but himself and it has made car shopping with him infuriating however my mum has said that she would help me out instead.
To be honest I have tried everything with my dad but he just can't fill any positive role in my life (advice and talking to him) and it has forced me to fill those gaps with my male friends. He is incredibly hostile and just causes arguments which combined with him not caring about anyone just leaves me without a male role model unfortunately.
P.s. I am terrible with English so just some warning in advance that parts may be poorly worded.
First off, the English in your posts is very good - I do not remember reading your posts and thinking anything bad about the way you write.
Sorry to hear that things are not good with your father. Sometimes you just have to accept that people are the way they are and deal with it the best you can. You can not make people change, but you can keep the idea that things might improve.
If you feel you have made a mistake, the upside is that you can learn from it and not make the same mistake again.
Sometimes people keep making the same mistakes and never learn, but with some thought (which you seem to be doing) things will improve in the future.
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Thanks robbiegal
I think the main problem I am having at the moment is regret that I wasn't able to attempt a relationship (anxiety/ocd) when she was single. The thing with this one though is I wasnt chasing a relationship for relationship sake but because I fell in love with her personality and am regretting that I was unable to chase it. Even when I did make my feelings known she wasn't necessarily against a relationship (if things with the other guy didn't work out which seems unlikely so far) which kinda made the regret that much more painful to deal with if you know what I am trying to say.
Otherwise on car shopping unfortunately my dad doesn't really care about anyone but himself and it has made car shopping with him infuriating however my mum has said that she would help me out instead.
To be honest I have tried everything with my dad but he just can't fill any positive role in my life (advice and talking to him) and it has forced me to fill those gaps with my male friends. He is incredibly hostile and just causes arguments which combined with him not caring about anyone just leaves me without a male role model unfortunately.
P.s. I am terrible with English so just some warning in advance that parts may be poorly worded.
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hey a friend of mine missed two opportunities with a guy that she went to school and uni with
missed out when they shared a house - cause she got engaged
and then later she missed out when he got engaged
then one day about 9 years ago
she sees him downtown after both of them lived in all sorts of places around the world and both were then 30 something & single 'un-engaged'
and she says to me
"my husband" bumped into me down the street today - I missed out on him twice - I am not going to let it happen again - he has my number
9 or so years on
they have two kids
blissfully together
and still travel around the world with his job (IBM guy)
true story
dad's can be so painful can't they
it is almost as if you have to be their dad!!
good move finding some dad replacements - way to go
your men friends can be life long friends - my hubby has mates who go back to primary school years they are like brothers and with a couple of them , well their fathers were the 'fill in' father as my hubby had and still has an extremely selfish and self centred father
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Gee there's some good advice there team and I know what it's like as my father done a runner when mum said she was pregnant and my step father was the same as your old man OMF so that marriage didn't last long and because of the way he treated me I have nothing to do with him and feel I'm a lot better off and don't need the stress or aggravation in my life and know what it's like to declare your feelings for someone only to find they don't feel the same but now I think that's just life and try and make the best of what we have is all I can say and agree with Oz and find your english is impeccable and easy to understand :good: even for a layman like me :winkextra: Hang in there mate :)
Hello,
Kids dont come with an owners manual. They go off the rails in good families, and turn out well from bad families. Most parents think they are doing a good job though. Concentrate on being a good person, and in time I am sure you will find the right person. PM me if you would like to " talk " out of view.
Ended up picking up my first car on Sunday, absolutely immaculate inside and out :D came with full log books , 8 months rego and was owned by two pensioners from new for $9990. Since it is manual it is just sitting in the garage for a little while till I finish learning exactly how to drive a manual :P
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Congrats.! :yahoo:
Quote from: 'oh my florin' pid='79434' dateline='1442364271'Ended up picking up my first car on Sunday, absolutely immaculate inside and out :D came with full log books , 8 months rego and was owned by two pensioners from new for $9990. Since it is manual it is just sitting in the garage for a little while till I finish learning exactly how to drive a manual :P
Awesome!
Congratulations!
That looks very swish. Certainly much better than my Toyota -an 18 year old Hilux!
I learnt to drive on an automatic vehicle and the first time I drove a manual was when I picked up my first car. I drove it home in peak hour traffic and, surprisingly, didn't have any real problem with taking off or changing gear (had driven tractors so that probably helped although you don't usually change gears in them when moving). My big problem was that, every time I stopped at traffic lights I forgot to change to first gear to take off. Stalled it (bugger); stop beeping at me; how embarrassment.
Well done OMF, nice lookin car mate :good: I bought a car once from a pensioner and the trouble with it was that they'd never actually driven it over 40 so as soon as I got onto the open road and hit 100 it blew up :laugh2: Not that you will have that problem as they all drive like bats out of hell in the city :)
I hope you've been ok mate and things are finally working out for you :friends:
Good job make .Nice car.Best way to learn is to jump in it and take it for a spin
Quote from: 'oh my florin' pid='79434' dateline='1442364271'Ended up picking up my first car on Sunday, absolutely immaculate inside and out :D came with full log books , 8 months rego and was owned by two pensioners from new for $9990. Since it is manual it is just sitting in the garage for a little while till I finish learning exactly how to drive a manual :P
is this for real?
2 pensioners?
Hello,
Nice looking Car, I am sure it will make you happy.
Quoteis this for real?
2 pensioners?
I hope you are not channeling out treasurer (at least I think he still is our treasurer at present)..."The poorest people either don't have cars or actually don't drive very far in many cases."
I have done work for pensioners, who request a pensioner discount, and their car, furniture, fittings etc. suggest a much more lavish lifestyle than I can afford. Certainly some pensioners do seem to be well off and some are doing it tough -the ones doing it tough, I do try to do a good deal for them.
Regardless, the car purchase does look like good value; especially if it has been well cared for and properly serviced.
Nice "Sporty" looking Car Mate :yahoo:
excuse my ignorance but What Breed is it ??
Quote from: 'trout' pid='79477' dateline='1442452278'Nice "Sporty" looking Car Mate :yahoo:
excuse my ignorance but What Breed is it ??
It has a Toyota badge on the front of it so that would be my guess
Quote from: 'stevo1962' pid='79479' dateline='1442452861'Quote from: 'trout' pid='79477' dateline='1442452278'Nice "Sporty" looking Car Mate :yahoo:
excuse my ignorance but What Breed is it ??
It has a Toyota badge on the front of it so that would be my guess
Celica ???
Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='79444' dateline='1442389722'Quote from: 'oh my florin' pid='79434' dateline='1442364271'Ended up picking up my first car on Sunday, absolutely immaculate inside and out :D came with full log books , 8 months rego and was owned by two pensioners from new for $9990. Since it is manual it is just sitting in the garage for a little while till I finish learning exactly how to drive a manual :P
is this for real?
2 pensioners?
Yep showed up on the Revs Check as well because for rego you get a discount on your renewal cost and it shows up as Pensioner registration. Really excited because it is the top model ZR rather than SX with air conditioning (which came as an option.) New this car 13 years ago would have retailed for at least $48000 so absolutely ecstatic with the purchase. :D
And Trout it is a 2002 Toyota Celica ZR 6 Speed Manual
Very very Nice Mate :yahoo:
Come on.....shift those gears! I've been driving for many-a-snow (Moons are months). My 1st, 2nd, and 3rd cars were 3 speed manual trannys. My 4th was a 4 speed shifter (manual tranny). My 5th was a 5 speed tranny....for 10 years. My present (#6) is a 6 speed manual.....for almost 6 years now. A manual tranny get approx. 10% better gas mileage than an automatic. Also, with a manual, one could start the auto without a jump if it has a dead battery.....a plus.
Those things go like the clappers Mate.
Great choice, You will enjoy this car :yahoo:
Won't be long and you will be "Drifting" this like an expert :diablo: :yahoo:
now now
we have a P plater here guys ..........
take it easy in that car for first 3 or so years
then you can do the silly stuff that burns through your expensive tyres
honestly
I bet those guys got grannies pension card and fudged the rego papers
families do that sort of stuff all the time
nice hot looking car
drive carefully and SLOWLY and you too will get to be pensioner who has a hot car
now, if you have read this far
and after robbies' mumsie roast ... enjoy!!
Good luck with the car mate.. Drive safe...
Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='79506' dateline='1442478576'now now
we have a P plater here guys ..........
take it easy in that car for first 3 or so years
then you can do the silly stuff that burns through your expensive tyres
honestly
I bet those guys got grannies pension card and fudged the rego papers
families do that sort of stuff all the time
nice hot looking car
drive carefully and SLOWLY and you too will get to be pensioner who has a hot car
now, if you have read this far
and after robbies' mumsie roast ... enjoy!!
Unfortunately still on my L's Robbie :P but I never drive fast anywhere to be honest and am ultra conservative on the road. Unfortunately it makes some people with their full license think that they can do some really stupid stuff e.g. tailgating, overtaking (requiring me to brake hard) etc :(
QuoteUnfortunately still on my L's Robbie Tongue but I never drive fast anywhere to be honest and am ultra conservative on the road. Unfortunately it makes some people with their full license think that they can do some really stupid stuff e.g. tailgating, overtaking (requiring me to brake hard) etc Sad
Good for You Mate, I was just joking about the "Drifting" :diablo::angel:
Nothing wrong with "Driving to Conditions" and being Careful on the road :good:
That is a really nice car and it would be criminal to dent it.
You will be on your "P's" in no time flat mate and cruising around on the Weekend will be rather enjoyable in that Rig :yahoo:
if they drive too close behind you , just put your hazard lights on and see how quick they pull back.
An old trick (from my long, distant past rally days) was to have a push button switch wired across the brake light switch. When in danger of being overtaken change down, plant the right foot and hit the switch!
Usually gave you enough time to get to next checkpoint first and get a minute start for the next stage. Another trick was to have a switch to disable the brake lights so a following car could not get braking cues from your lights -not recommended as that gave you a substantial chance of being rear ended.
Not legal though; so you did not hear that here.
norti!!!
Indeed, but people did it. "Not me", he protest in vain.
Hello,
I was hoping for an update on things, how is the Car going ? Full Licence yet ? Rally wins ? I do hope you leave it sort of standard, not cut holes everywhere to fit " Subs " and other stupid things. Like a Coin, keep it original for a long time and it will be a great investment. I still have a Car I bought new in the 70's. Not original though. Look at the prices People are asking / getting for Cars you couldnt give away in their time.
Nah it is completely stock and will always remain so. Car is going great, I have learnt manual very well apart from parking which is the only thing I need to do (+17 hours driving) to do the driving test for my Ps. No races for this baby though the revs it does between 60-80 are enough for any car to be sporty.
Well done OMF and good to see things are going well for you mate and nice seeing you pop in from time to time to say G'Day :friends:
Thanks Ai things at the moment though are kinda tough but eventually things will get better
sounds all good OMF
the first car is never forgotten
I still remember my very own first car that I bought myself ...
a Datsun bluebird that was painted post box red
then the next one after that was a 1966 bug
just keep at it OMF
cars are sooo much better these days
i learnt to drive in a FB holden station wagon and did my licence test in it too and those days it was the local copper (sgt) at katoomba.
for those who do not know, katoomba st. is pretty steep, i had to do a reverse park going down and up it !!:shock: then the bugger took me and found an even steeper street for a hill start:scared:, and as everyone knows handbrakes are not the best on old cars, gee did i yank on that handbrake so as not to roll backwards !! LOL
... i passed:dance2:
nowadays my car has - hill launch assist :scratch_one-s_head:
far out
I couldn't imagine a worse place to do the driving test
I got my license when I was about 8 months+ pregnant
everyone reckoned that he gave it to me the second time to stop me having to come back - just in case I had the baby during the test!! ha ha
I still remember the local copper sliding the license across the counter towards me , and saying
robin - you won't believe what a good driver you will be in a couple of years time !!!
Thanks everyone I just really want to take it out on the highway 100k speed limit to see how the VVTL-I engine performs when it activates at 6250 revs where it starts opening up the Pistons more and pumps more air in for a more powerful burn.
Only experienced fourth of the six gears so really would love to see how it is in fifth
ha ha
get mum to take you out for a highway spin
anyone can go fast
the real shit happens when something goes wrong (we saw 3 of what looked like drunk drovers coming back from Melbourne on sunday) or you need to do an emergency brake at 100 k's
you can go to those driving schools where they get you out in the skid pan, doing emergency braking, losing control - a total hoot -
I did a day course a few years ago and absolutely loved it! I was almost screaming with excitement in the skid pan - the car was spinning around all over the place. I'd recommend it for any beginner driver as well. worth the investment in skill building. could save your life too.
I would think that an advanced driving course should be Mandatory for all new drivers.
Like RG said ANYONE can drive fast but very few know instinctively what to do in an emergency situation, these courses teach you these life saving skills. :good:
Anyway the course is a lot of fun to do anyway :)
Quote from: 'oh my florin' pid='80661' dateline='1444777167'Thanks everyone I just really want to take it out on the highway 100k speed limit
Not sure if you're on a P License, but if you are, be aware that you will be restricted to 90KPH. I believe this is the same in most states.
Passenger number/age restrictions may also apply, so make sure you know exactly what is allowed in your state.
Drive safely and enjoy yourself.
Oh My Florin,
If you join a Car forum, you may get flamed a bit. This Forum has members with an IQ higher than room temperature, sadly not on Car forums. If you want to learn about your Car a Forum is a great place to start, but be warned that you may have to deal with some unpleasant types.
Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='80694' dateline='1444864039'Quote from: 'oh my florin' pid='80661' dateline='1444777167'Thanks everyone I just really want to take it out on the highway 100k speed limit
Not sure if you're on a P License, but if you are, be aware that you will be restricted to 90KPH. I believe this is the same in most states.
Passenger number/age restrictions may also apply, so make sure you know exactly what is allowed in your state.
Drive safely and enjoy yourself.
Yeah I know unfortunately but thanks for that regardless I love driving it. I wouldn't buy a different car if I had my time again.
Thanks count Chris I think there is a Celica forum so that one maybe a bit better, seems rather civil at least.
yeah
Celicas were more of a thinking mans sportsy sort of car
if you are after the company of nobs then hang around the commodore blokes (if I don't say so myself) - no falcon rivalry intended, of course)
Hello,
If you watch any of the Cop programs, there is 1 type of Car that is significantly over represented. If you see someone doing something stupid, chances are they drive a ............ I am actually surprised when I meet someone who owns one and isn't an idiot.