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What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 00:11 Go to next message
hey lads.
Ive been looking around for my 2nd car(no, im not selling the soarer).
I want a nice cruising car thats costing me under 15k that I can use to drive around when I dont feel like driving a race car(soarer is very stiff and can be a pain when your not in the mood)
I was thinking a BMW e36 325i like this
http://photos.carsales.com.au/2461094.jpg
but in a different colour(or, ill get my gf's dad to paint this car too)
Other options are a Kitted celsior or a Kitted crown.. Id really like a nicely kitted celsior, but they seem a bit hard to come by.
When I do get this 2nd car, soarer might receive a nice big turbo or the like

Heres a crown
http://www.j-spec.com.au/list/1250/1.jpg

heres a celsior
http://www.j-spec.com.au/list/1555/1.jpg

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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 00:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
get a cressida with 2jz, 1jz Smile or a celsior
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 00:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
J-AE86 wrote on Fri, 03 December 2004 11:13

get a cressida with 2jz, 1jz Smile or a celsior

I want a cruisy car, not another racey car..
ive already got a 1jz'd car Smile
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 00:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
yeah they are cruisy, they are automatic, cruising along, get laughed at by the commodore next to you, then hit boost and bobs your uncle.
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 01:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
J-AE86 wrote on Fri, 03 December 2004 11:44

yeah they are cruisy, they are automatic, cruising along, get laughed at by the commodore next to you, then hit boost and bobs your uncle.

I want a less common sorta car
and one that doesent have "family car" stigma behind it
the bmw is sorta common, but it will be getting one of the later M3-m5 colours
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 01:31 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Auto 1UZ MA61

Thats gonna be my cruiser/daily driver.
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 01:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
CrUZsida wrote on Fri, 03 December 2004 12:31

Auto 1UZ MA61

Thats gonna be my cruiser/daily driver.

i want a good looking car
with new suspension
and I hate ma61's looks Smile(bar malloy and a select other few)
this time has to be a nice car with soft suspension
not a sports car Smile
soarer will always be there for that role
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 01:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Pffffft, the supra styling is the best.
Plus, with stock suspension, it is as soft as a baby.

Its a car built for cruising.
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 01:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Import a celsior.
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 01:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
BMW 518i

Black with nice chromies.
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 01:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
depends, if you want big, comfy, toyota and cool, get the celsior/crown

if you want small, comfy and chuckable too, the bimmer'd be sweet
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 02:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Celsior!! Smile
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 02:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
celsior or a jzx90 chaser if you can get one.
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 03:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Chaser would be nice, but they generally cost way to much
Im thinkingm the bimmer up the top and getting it sprayed in this colour http://www.users.on.net/~shughes/m3_04_left.jpg
I just want a comfy car, what ever way it goes..
the celsior imported and on the road would be like 12.. then whatever I want to add(depends if i can get a kitted or stock one).. but ill probably want it resprayed anyway.. so say 15-16k
a bimmer just like the one at top respayed in that blue will cost me about 18 all up..
it would be nice to own a bmw.. but also nice to own a celsior v8
the bimmer is a 2.6L 6 so would be good on fuel cruising..
how do 1uz's go?
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 04:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
you know you want one of these....

http://home.iprimus.com.au/jverban/b020a.jpg

but seriously i'd look into a celsior Very Happy
failing that maybe a chaser?
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 04:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
i think celsior...
Smile
or nissan laurel or eunos 500 or mazda 929...
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 04:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
go for a ES300 lexus there going for about 10K these days ...if u got another 5K drop it on nice 18s-19s Surprised
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 04:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
i'd say go the kitted celsior....damn fine pimp car Very Happy
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 05:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ls400
going as cheap as 8K these days
7k to spend blingig it up and turbo conversion Smile

edit:1uz are apparently more economicl than a commonwhore 6 and a hell of a lot smoother to drive

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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 05:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
4DaDrift wrote on Fri, 03 December 2004 16:33

ls400
going as cheap as 8K these days
7k to spend blingig it up and turbo conversion Smile

edit:1uz are apparently more economicl than a commonwhore 6 and a hell of a lot smoother to drive

no turbo for this car Smile
my soarer is VERY economical 8.3l/100km with regular driving
I want something that is decent(im not expectring it to be as good as my soarer).
jzx90 is too expensive
celsiors are good.. but Id want a kitted one otherwise its not worth the importing hassles.

the van is... well... no
any common problems with celsiors?
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 06:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
I would also say a Celsior, or ES300, I would not touch an E36 BMW, had a friend, 2 actually, with problems galore! What about a Statesman, or Verada? Verads seem to go heaps cheap these days!
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 06:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
KOFFEE-BLACK wrote on Fri, 03 December 2004 17:09

What about a Verada? Verada seem to go heaps cheap these days!

Dont want something common

KOFFEE-BLACK wrote on Fri, 03 December 2004 17:09

Statesman,

Dont want something gay

I want something more exclusive.. and ive heard nothing but praise for e36's?
what probs did they have
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 08:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
bmw have heaps of probs

i owned a 535 92'model

i had heaps of probs with the cooling system & steering

i rekon if there not extrmly well maintained since new there a death trap

the only good thing i like about bmw is the braking performance

if i were in ur shoes ...id go for a LEX ES300 -400 or even a soarer SC400 ..or TT
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 08:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
The Count 7M-GTE wrote on Fri, 03 December 2004 19:04

bmw have heaps of probs

i owned a 535 92'model

i had heaps of probs with the cooling system & steering

i rekon if there not extrmly well maintained since new there a death trap

the only good thing i like about bmw is the braking performance

if i were in ur shoes ...id go for a LEX ES300 -400 or even a soarer SC400 ..or TT

dont want another 1jz'd car
ill look up these es 300's
and not after a 2nd soarer
the es300 are alright.. but look dopey
I want something a bit meaner looking
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 10:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Buy a Celsior that is already here. Don't buy that BMW cos that model is ugly.
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 10:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
If you get a bimmer at leats get the 328i much more torque but only one more kw for same wieght, but whatever you do don't try and pass it off as an m3. One prob for bimmer though = insurance probably over $3000 for anyone under 25 I've priced it for a 328i as wouldn't mind one once I get money like next year but running costs end up making it unafforable. One question though whats wrong with the soarer.
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 11:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Heres a celsior for you.
http://home.iprimus.com.au/jverban/642.htm
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 11:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Corona RT142 wrote on Fri, 03 December 2004 21:17

If you get a bimmer at leats get the 328i much more torque but only one more kw for same wieght, but whatever you do don't try and pass it off as an m3. One prob for bimmer though = insurance probably over $3000 for anyone under 25 I've priced it for a 328i as wouldn't mind one once I get money like next year but running costs end up making it unafforable. One question though whats wrong with the soarer.

Wouldnt try and pass it off as an m3
just a stock 325i with nicer paint

A celsior thats already here would be good.
the one in the link above is nice, how much?

Nothing wrong with the soarer.. but I need a 2nd car so I can take soarer off road whenever I want to do work.. its not a very cruisy car, VERY stiff and loud and not something to have a nice relaxing drive in. it screams hammer me every time i drive it.
I want nice, soft suspension, quiet car and comfy, nice interior

I am planning a big single for the soarer, so id like to have a car while I do that etc.

And i can choose which car to drive on the day depending how I feel
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 11:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
That one was 8.5k uncomplied but it is sold.
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 12:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
im not looking just yet.. ive only got like 500 bucks right now.. get paid 7500 like next week.. and will take me about 2 more months to save up to 15-17k
which is about when i wanna buy
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 12:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Why am I the only one suggesting a Crown?

Don't want another jz, ok they come in uz, also a 4wd wagon too I believe Very Happy . Thay's on my christmas list when I get the licence back.
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 12:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
clubagreenie wrote on Fri, 03 December 2004 23:34

Why am I the only one suggesting a Crown?

Don't want another jz, ok they come in uz, also a 4wd wagon too I believe Very Happy . Thay's on my christmas list when I get the licence back.

the only crowns that are elligable sport a 7m-ge
jz/uz ones are too new
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 13:31 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mercedes W124 300CE-24 Cool
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 16:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
[quote title=Jag7799 wrote on Fri, 03 December 2004 22:22]
Corona RT142 wrote on Fri, 03 December 2004 21:17


I want nice, soft suspension, quiet car and comfy, nice interior


ls400
did what the europeans have been doing for years and did a better job of it
luxury saloon
soft suspension
smooth quiet efficent driveline
luxurious interior with heaps of accessories to play with
serisouly go and take one in decent nick for a drive Smile
yota v8 powah with euro luxury Smile
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 17:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Subaru Liberty... cruzy, not as common as its sportier brother... Id vote the BMW, my cousin just got a 2004 325i i think? im not too good with beemer model numbers, 0-100 in 6.4 and a price tag of $65,000... my mate also just bought a 6.2 litre LS1 VU SS Ute, $28,000 both are cruzy....

also an mx-5 miata if your into the open roadster type? of those 3 you mentioned, only the BMW doesnt look like a riced up heap-mobile...

Oh, and toyota-wise, chasers are awesome.

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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 22:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
EldarO wrote on Sat, 04 December 2004 04:25

Subaru Liberty... cruzy, not as common as its sportier brother... Id vote the BMW, my cousin just got a 2004 325i i think? im not too good with beemer model numbers, 0-100 in 6.4 and a price tag of $65,000... my mate also just bought a 6.2 litre LS1 VU SS Ute, $28,000 both are cruzy....

also an mx-5 miata if your into the open roadster type? of those 3 you mentioned, only the BMW doesnt look like a riced up heap-mobile...

Oh, and toyota-wise, chasers are awesome.



Im only looking at spending like 20k total, its all out of my own pocket, I dont get company cars Smile
not too interested in 0-100 times. .as long as its not annoyingly slow.
Ive looked at liberties, but the only ones at that price are older models and they look horrible.
As I said earlier, hate commo's..
mx5 is too small and povo
definately want a big cruiser
I might ring around a bit and take a few lexus's for a ride

Chasers are a bit out of the price range, even for a jzx 90.. but I also done want a 2nd 1j.. or if i did, would have to be auto(not that I dont love my manual)
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Fri, 03 December 2004 23:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
inertia wrote on Sat, 04 December 2004 00:31

Mercedes W124 300CE-24 Cool

Yup!

Those threes seem to have a bit of a chestwig stigma attatched to them. Too many people put M3 badges and mirrors on 318is.
Celsior is cool
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Sat, 04 December 2004 00:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
spirokeet wrote on Sat, 04 December 2004 10:16

inertia wrote on Sat, 04 December 2004 00:31

Mercedes W124 300CE-24 Cool

Yup!

Those threes seem to have a bit of a chestwig stigma attatched to them. Too many people put M3 badges and mirrors on 318is.
Celsior is cool

yah, if i do decide beemer.. i wont be trrying to make it an m3 look alike..
maybe the colour.. but nothing else lol
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Sat, 04 December 2004 02:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
i suggest buying a house Razz so you can move out of home you big pansy Razz (i mean serious, who needs two cars when they still live at home! oh and you work from home too! Razz) Very Happy

I vote for LS400 tho Smile

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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Sat, 04 December 2004 02:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
you cant go wrong with lexus, service is second to none, toyota reliability, and they look awesome...
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Sat, 04 December 2004 05:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
EldarO wrote on Sat, 04 December 2004 13:38

you cant go wrong with lexus, service is second to none, toyota reliability, and they look awesome...

lol.. living at home is great willbo, working from home is even better
which ones the ls400?.. id look it up but im in the middle of playing NFSU
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Sun, 05 December 2004 00:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
go the crown,
you would be surprise UZ ones are acaliable thre was a link to a couple of UZ powered crowns ready for import going around on these forums.
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Sun, 05 December 2004 01:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
only problem with the crown is the outdated interior
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Sun, 05 December 2004 03:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Lexus ES300 - my brother just picked one up for around 15k 1994 model, low kms very very sexy car. i recommend them especially when decked on 19s (as he just done)

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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Sun, 05 December 2004 23:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
SetMeFree wrote on Sun, 05 December 2004 14:16

Lexus ES300 - my brother just picked one up for around 15k 1994 model, low kms very very sexy car. i recommend them especially when decked on 19s (as he just done)

pics...
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Mon, 06 December 2004 05:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
heheh I see you have been eyeballing the same Celsior I have! lol

sooooo pimp

http://www.j-spec.com.au/list/index.php?ID=1555

I want it so bad
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Mon, 06 December 2004 07:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
hey all, my parents own a E36 96' BMW 323iA and it has done 180,000K and the only problems we have had is my mum hit a flock of galahs and the radiator fucked up, but the car has been serviced at a proper BMW place, the bad thing about these cars are that the parts cost fuck loads, just recently my parents bought a 01' 530iA Excutive with all the goodies like tv, sun roof, full black leather interior, m5 mags thats just my 2c.
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Mon, 06 December 2004 10:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
get a nissan cefiro
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Mon, 06 December 2004 11:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Aren't ES300's just a Lexus badged v6 Camry?

Have you thought about a Ke70 Corolla? They are very nice and economical. And you could buy about 15 of them for the price of the other cars mentioned Razz
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Wed, 08 December 2004 07:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
get a celsior... im picking mine up on the weekend, they are exactly what your looking for big cooshy crusy and have got enuf guts to get you out of trouble
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Wed, 08 December 2004 08:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Alainve wrote on Wed, 08 December 2004 18:46

get a celsior... im picking mine up on the weekend, they are exactly what your looking for big cooshy crusy and have got enuf guts to get you out of trouble

when you pick it up.. can you do me a favour
email Jag7799@optushome.com.au
with some pics of it(exterior, interior, engine bay etc etc)
and include details like price etc
any problems with it

would be appreciated
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Wed, 08 December 2004 08:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 E36 !

Ignore the 2.0Litre 6-cylinder. 2.5 or 2.8 Litre is the only way to go if you can't shell-out for an M3 (GOD i wish I could!)


I've read quite a few reviews on 2nd hand BMW 3-series, and oil/water leaks are the main thing to look for, and don't touch it if they can't prove that the engine oil has been changed regularly, and the major service stuff is up to date (timing belt/chain etc).


Have you considered an E30 M3? Rorty 2.3Litre 4-pot (7,000rpm+), Super-tourer spec bodykit, 200hp, sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.


M Power!

http://www.bmwworld.com/images/engine/e30_m3.jpg
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Wed, 08 December 2004 08:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Bradelz wrote on Mon, 06 December 2004 18:40

the bad thing about these cars are that the parts cost fuck loads
brad


I'll back that! I used to have a bmw and man, the parts cost a fortune even for the smallest thing. Hey dont get me wrong, they look pimpin but just think about other associated costs before you buy one.
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Wed, 08 December 2004 08:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
fatmr2 wrote on Wed, 08 December 2004 19:18

Bradelz wrote on Mon, 06 December 2004 18:40

the bad thing about these cars are that the parts cost fuck loads
brad


I'll back that! I used to have a bmw and man, the parts cost a fortune even for the smallest thing. Hey dont get me wrong, they look pimpin but just think about other associated costs before you buy one.




Have you been to the parts/service desk at a Toyota dealer recently? I had to sign over my first born last time I bought genuine Toyota parts ! ! !
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Wed, 08 December 2004 09:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
http://www.drive.com.au/used_cars/lexus/ls400/sydn ey/detail.aspx?id=1890979&pg=1&pp=0&d= 341&nv=0
this is the particular car im getting its actually a celsior not a LS400 like its says
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Wed, 08 December 2004 09:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
st184 sillycar wrote on Wed, 08 December 2004 19:45

fatmr2 wrote on Wed, 08 December 2004 19:18

Bradelz wrote on Mon, 06 December 2004 18:40

the bad thing about these cars are that the parts cost fuck loads
brad


I'll back that! I used to have a bmw and man, the parts cost a fortune even for the smallest thing. Hey dont get me wrong, they look pimpin but just think about other associated costs before you buy one.




Have you been to the parts/service desk at a Toyota dealer recently? I had to sign over my first born last time I bought genuine Toyota parts ! ! !



Yes i have. I've had to buy heaps of stuff from toyota for my conversion and to be honest i got it all for a decent price.
When i compare it to the $129 i paid for an accelerator cable for my BM Mad
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Wed, 08 December 2004 09:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
If you go looking elsewhere, you'll find while relatively expensive compared to aftermarket parts, Toyota is quite reasonable via dealership standards.
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Wed, 08 December 2004 09:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
So who ad the first M power?

Toyota m engines or BMW m series
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Wed, 08 December 2004 09:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Hi,

Jag7799 wrote on Fri, 03 December 2004 12:07

I want a less common sorta car
and one that doesent have "family car" stigma behind it
the bmw is sorta common, but it will be getting one of the later M3-m5 colours


Ho hum... yawn... BMWs are shit common. Look around and you see them everywhere. The last few days I been catching the bus into the city and the BMWs were all over the place. They're almost like assholes - everyone's got one.

Get yourself an old Merc 450SL "dish-top" 2door. Nice old car, reliable and a great cruiser. How about an old Charger 770 (or E49 - but they're pretty rare)?

seeyuzz
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Re: What do you guys think about something like this for my next car? Wed, 08 December 2004 10:43 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
$129 for a cable? Holy schnikeys ! !

yup - that's criminal alright!

admittedly, BMW 318i's are like commodores in the rich suburbs, but who cares? I'll take an E36 328i coupe right now ! !

hmm, I probably could if I sold the sillycar.... . . .



hhhmmmmmm... . . .

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