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What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 02:13
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Hi everyone.
A friend is in the market for a new car. She is 34 and has 2 kids and wnats something "cool". She has about $20,000ish to spend and doesn't mind if it is a 2 door.
What are some good cars around this price?
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I supported Toymods
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Tue, 17 May 2005 02:21
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Playboy Lancer R-Evolution with Fully Sick 15's
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Balranald
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 02:38
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I would cry if she did.
And she would have one less friend
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I supported Toymods
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 03:39
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well, that rules out 2-seaters I guess. Does she care if it's a grey import? does she want something sporty (like a celica), something luxo-bargy (like a crown/soarer), something family sensible (camry/cressy), performance (supra), hot hatch?
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 03:42
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2 door is not good with kids the interior will get fucked in no time, best off getting a four door 20K hmmmm camry, corolla how big does she want, fuel economy how much is she willing to pay for insurance ie imports tourerv etc.
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Melbourne
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November 2002
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 04:18
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how about a Series 2 VT SS commodore.
Very nice.
Very cool
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Melbourne
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November 2003
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 04:22
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| shcao wrote on Tue, 17 May 2005 14:18 |
how about a Series 2 VT SS commodore.
Very nice.
Very cool
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Die in a fire.
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Newcastle
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April 2004
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 04:30
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What about a mazda astina sp20?
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Newcastle
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 04:32
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| Shraka wrote on Tue, 17 May 2005 14:22 |
| shcao wrote on Tue, 17 May 2005 14:18 |
how about a Series 2 VT SS commodore.
Very nice.
Very cool
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 someone isn't a fan of commodores. As for the car everybody loves a celica! 
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Central Coast, NSW
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February 2005
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 04:33
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| Shraka wrote on Tue, 17 May 2005 14:22 |
| shcao wrote on Tue, 17 May 2005 14:18 |
how about a Series 2 VT SS commodore.
Very nice.
Very cool
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Why?
I'm not the biggest commodore fan, but VT's are very nice. Would have a lot of money left from $20k too.
May I suggest a tourer V? 
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Blue Mountains
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 04:35
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S14 or 180SX.
What difference does it make if she is female, 34 and has two kids??!! A nice car is a nice car no matter who you are. Apart from a two-seater being out of the question. The interior in a four door will get f**ked up just as quickly as a two door.
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Central Coast, NSW
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February 2005
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Tue, 17 May 2005 04:36
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I disagree...
young kids climbing in and out of the back seats....
not a good combination with a two-door.
plus... S14 or 180SX? the kids need to have some leg room.
I don't think she plans on drifting 
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Campbelltown
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Tue, 17 May 2005 04:40
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trust me my mum has done baby sitting for over ten years and loading kids in and out of a car is not fun, a 2 door and kids is a big no no and any parents that only have two door cars curse themselves for buying them, and generally they have less legroom in the back which means as the kids get older the car will not last.
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Blue Mountains
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Tue, 17 May 2005 04:42
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I'm speaking from experience, I have two young kids and I drive a sprinter! Before that I had a Ford XD and there is no difference in the amount of damage the kids have done to either car.
And why would young kids need leg room when they're legs probably dont even reach the floor!!?? I'd love 180SX as a daily driver but I'd still drift my hachi
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 04:43
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buy a RT142 and weld the back doors up then
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I supported Toymods
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 04:43
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New Holden Astra. Friend just bought one, a smidge over your $20k, but a nice car all the same. Lots of room, nicely built and room for kids.
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Blue Mountains
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December 2004
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 04:51
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Bah I'm disgusted! I've heard so many car enthusiasts whine about all the soccer mums on the road in their SUV's and Commonwhores and now you've been handed the chance to convert one of those soccer mums into a true believer and what do you do? You tell her to go buy a soccer mum car 
Think outside the box people! Stop stereotyping and get some imagination
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 04:58
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Try getting in and out of a back seat in either of those cars you suggested on a regular basis, and you will quickly become disinterested with the car. Not to mention when the kids get bigger, there is dick all rear passenger accomodation.
If she appreciates power I'd suggest a Chaser of some description.
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Blue Mountains
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 05:17
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 You're just not listening are you? *sigh*
I DO get two kids in and out of the back seat of a two door everyday! And I can tell you I love my hachi so much I will never get sick of doing it! By the time the kids get big enough for space to be an issue she'll probably have bought and sold three different cars anyways, unless she plans on driving the same car for the next 10 years
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 05:22
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| Indi wrote on Tue, 17 May 2005 13:17 |
You're just not listening are you? *sigh*
I DO get two kids in and out of the back seat of a two door everyday! And I can tell you I love my hachi so much I will never get sick of doing it! By the time the kids get big enough for space to be an issue she'll probably have bought and sold three different cars anyways, unless she plans on driving the same car for the next 10 years
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But you're the comfy one in the front, not the people who have to climb into the cramped back.
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Campbelltown
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Tue, 17 May 2005 05:23
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get a chaser or tourerv as stated hey indid they can drift and they are different. But hey more than likely she would want an honest car that with regular servcing ain't gonna be expensive to run and maintain, hence a corolla or astra would be more than adequate.
If she needs the car to move the kids aroudn the last thing she wants is a contankarous piece of poo that isn't relaible and costs and arm and a leg to maintain.
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Campbelltown
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Tue, 17 May 2005 05:25
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to solve an argument from getting ugly just tell us how old the kids are it'll help a lot, at the age of 34 the kids could be up to ten and older so you never know or they could be young.
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Newcastle
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Tue, 17 May 2005 05:28
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yeah two kids you want a four door car. id pretty much write off anything two door.. not just casue of the difficulty in getting in and out but in a prang you can be pretty much stuck in the back and stuffed. at leasta 4 door you can either open doors or break windows... big rear hatches that most two doors tend to ave are much tougher then typical side windows.
ive always though a chaser would be nice or a 4 door skyline. preference to the chaser..
the one that i think is a really nice looking car is the IS200 but they will be a hint out of her price range.
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Blue Mountains
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 05:31
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| Corona RT142 wrote on Tue, 17 May 2005 15:23 |
get a chaser or tourerv as stated hey indid they can drift and they are different. But hey more than likely she would want an honest car that with regular servcing ain't gonna be expensive to run and maintain, hence a corolla or astra would be more than adequate.
If she needs the car to move the kids aroudn the last thing she wants is a contankarous piece of poo that isn't relaible and costs and arm and a leg to maintain.
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You see there you go stereotyping again! How do you know she doesnt want exactly the same sort of car you would want? Do most of the members here buy the cars they have because they are reliable or practical? Do you think that having kids automagically makes you sensible and boring?
P.S. can anyone tell I'm in a stirring mood today I'm not trying to start an argument, just challenging your way of thinking.
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 05:33
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that said if you are buying something *nice* do you want the kids fouling it up ?
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 05:34
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fine then tell her to buy a Caldina Gt-t and when she gets the raw to phone me and let me know. Wagon fast so its the best of both worlds and cheap, probably not much over 20K
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Central Coast, NSW
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February 2005
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 05:34
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get a chaser and a box trailer.
kids can go in the trailer, and stay as far away from the car as possible.
then you've got a car unfouled by little kids.
speaking of kids, i had some kids ask me if my car was "turbo" and i said yes... theyre like WHOAOAAA!!!!!
heh heh
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 05:37
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next question was does it have a BOV you said no and they ran away.
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Central Coast, NSW
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February 2005
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 05:38
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| Corona RT142 wrote on Tue, 17 May 2005 15:37 |
next question was does it have a BOV you said no and they ran away.
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You know what's pathetic....
That's exactly what happened.
except they rode off 
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Tassie
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October 2003
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 05:42
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Chaser i think is the best option.
if i had kids i wouldn't buy anything but a 4 door car imagine if you had an accident (god forbid) 4 a door car has more exits and considering it's your flesh and blood's safety i figure it's the best option.
Or an crown or something like that but i have no idea how much these cost.
as opposed to toyota a 4 door skyline would be just perfect
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Blue Mountains
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 05:48
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Bah you're all boring, go put a tea-cosy on your head, sit in the corner and watch Matlock 
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 05:51
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i hardly call a 2.5L twin turbo six boring or a caldina GT-t boring for that matter, gee is there anything wrong with owning a practicle safe car. That or get a pimpin celsior and let the kids ride in style
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Melbourne
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November 2003
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 06:15
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How long is she plannning on keeping the car?
How much does she drive?
Does she like powerfull cars?
Does she like looks? If so, what kind?
Does she want something that's easy to repair and maintain?
How old are her kids?
What does she drive now?
How much more is she willing to spend on petrol?
Ya need to know all this before you can come up with a list of recomendations.
As a kid who grew up with a mother who only had a 2 door car, i'd say stay the hell away from them! I hated siting in the back, as did my brother and sister.
Asking car enthusiasts what kinda car someone they don't know anything about should buy is stupid. You'll just get generic crap. Give us more details.
I'd be looking around the Camry, Corolla, Astra, Mazda 3, WRX, Pulsar, Civic sorta area though, not the Chaser, Supra, Skyline, Integra, Celica range.
[Updated on: Tue, 17 May 2005 06:18]
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October 2002
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 06:43
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what about a nice TS Astra SRi, my mate has one for sale for like $18,500
they are quite quick, and very hot, he has honeys always looking at him, is she a lesbo
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Tue, 17 May 2005 06:45
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| Merudo wrote on Tue, 17 May 2005 15:38 |
| Corona RT142 wrote on Tue, 17 May 2005 15:37 |
next question was does it have a BOV you said no and they ran away.
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You know what's pathetic....
That's exactly what happened.
except they rode off
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Haha reminds me of some kids that saw me driving through the drive through.
Kids: Is that a real Group A.
Me: Yep.
Kids: Sick, can you do a burnout.
Me: Pointed to 4WD Turbo symbol on the door, laughed and drove off.
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Campbelltown
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Tue, 17 May 2005 06:54
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| Mr DOHC wrote on Tue, 17 May 2005 16:43 |
what about a nice TS Astra SRi, my mate has one for sale for like $18,500
they are quite quick, and very hot, he has honeys always looking at him, is she a lesbo
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yes the sri is a nice car my sisters boyfriend has one only bad thing is no-switchable traction control although you can take the fuse out and its a two door, not that easy to get in and out of and has very limited legroom in the rear trust me i know personally from sitting in it. To drive they feel detached due to an electronic throttle so are slow to respond occasionally and other times a small flex of the ankle and your doing 80, very comfy car great heater/aircon, nice looks not to bad on insurance good fuel economy, but i wouldn't want to be getting kids in and out of the back all day.
I have had a reasonable drive of the car driving it back from the bundanoon south for about an hour and a half, hmmm intoxicated passenger (owner of the vehicles) antics were quite amusing, wanting me to pull along side my parents car and let him moon them, i reframed as he would regret it when sober.
Oh adn its quite stable when you pull the handbrake around a round a bout hmm those intoxicated passengers are bad, oh well its his tyres his flat spotting not.
I found the car to convey very little feddback through the wheel, when on a back country road and hitting corners capable of holding at maybe 30kmph faster according to the owner i was uncertain as to how much grip i had left. It kind of leaves you lingering, while my rona doesn't have mcuh grip it tells me well and truly when i do i'd say even our camry touring has better feedback thru the wheel of the limits left in the car. On that note why not a camry touring nicer sportier suspension nice looking kit plenty of legroom and huge boot.
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Tue, 17 May 2005 07:09
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oh and his SRI is gonna go on the market to soon but personally even though i would like a new car at the moment i wouldn't buy it as i just didn't feel happy and in control driving it.
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Tue, 17 May 2005 09:11
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them new CITROEN C2 VTR's look preety cool. Sumthin like that might be worth a look at, i think they are around 23K brand new
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Sydney
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November 2003
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Tue, 17 May 2005 13:46
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the astras are crap.
liberty is a good option, if she wants something fast and practical what about a forrestor?
did i miss something? is this a drift mum? why is everyone crapping on about how good the cars can drift? i must be missing it.
having said that VT commos are horrible horrible cars.
first series forrestors will only be in your price range but they dont have alot of legroom at the back (perfect for kids)
i reckon go the 2 door, the kids will get so sick of climbing in and out of the car they wont be whiging every 2 seconds to take them down to the shops, they'll get off their lazy asses and ride a bike or walk or somethign!! hahaahh
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Newcastle, Australia
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Campbelltown
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Wed, 18 May 2005 05:30
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2.5L Liberty RX manual mmm nice car 2000-2002 cars are around the 20-25K mark but generally have a few km's on them. I wouldn't mind one but need just a little more power for the weight.
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Wed, 18 May 2005 05:44
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When I was a kid, my mum had and Austin Healy Sprite (Bought it b 4 it was worth a small fortune). It has only 2 seats, and she had 2 kids. One of us would sit in the passenger, and the other would climb behind the seat (like in a 2+2)and sit in the boot space / between the seats over the transmission tunnel looking foreward.
My mum loved it and loved to drive it, and as kids we loved to ride in it, being a low to the road traditional sports car.
So i dont think having a 2 door should scare her off, i would imagine riding in Indi's sprinter would be luxury by comparison.
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Lwr Templestowe, Melbourne
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August 2004
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Wed, 18 May 2005 06:34
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| Corona RT142 wrote on Wed, 18 May 2005 15:30 |
2.5L Liberty RX manual mmm nice car 2000-2002 cars are around the 20-25K mark but generally have a few km's on them. I wouldn't mind one but need just a little more power for the weight.
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Yer I second that. Liberty's are sexy. Big and roomy too.
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Wed, 18 May 2005 09:21
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20 valve turbo golf gti in 5 door 99/2004
great car german built quality not crap you only have to hear the door shut to know that it is quality
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Campbelltown, NSW, Austra...
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January 2004
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Wed, 18 May 2005 09:41
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Hyundai elantra if you want something new small-med family car.
Forresters are a good choice aswell. You could get a nice 2001 model, maybe a GT at a strech.
For a big family sedan with some power how about an EF-AU XR6
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Adelaide
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January 2004
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Wed, 18 May 2005 09:51
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r32 4 door
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Sydney
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Wed, 18 May 2005 09:59
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an XB coupe.....
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Newcastle, Australia
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Wed, 18 May 2005 11:04
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VW? Bah European cars don't have anywhere near the quality of the Jap cars, you are just paying for the badge and exclusivity these days. A bit of sound deadening makes any car door sound expensive lol
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Bunbury, W.A.
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January 2005
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Wed, 18 May 2005 22:50
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Well my missus has a SR20DET silvia - and she loves it... I know if I was a kid I wouldn't mind gettin in and out of a 2 door if it looked nice...
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Wed, 18 May 2005 23:13
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Get her 20 grand's worth of bus tickets. We don't need anymore Women drivers on the road.
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Newcastle
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Campbelltown
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Wed, 18 May 2005 23:23
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| Farkurnell wrote on Thu, 19 May 2005 09:13 |
Get her 20 grand's worth of bus tickets. We don't need anymore Women drivers on the road.
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waits for indi to come back into thread and attack
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Blue Mountains
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Thu, 19 May 2005 01:32
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| Farkurnell wrote on Thu, 19 May 2005 09:13 |
Get her 20 grand's worth of bus tickets. We don't need anymore Women drivers on the road.
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Even better give her your car. We dont need dickheads on the road either. 
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Liverpool
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February 2005
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Thu, 19 May 2005 01:34
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| Indi wrote on Thu, 19 May 2005 11:32 |
Even better give her your car. We dont need dickheads on the road either.
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Awww, someone wake up cranky today?
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Sydney NSW
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July 2004
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Thu, 19 May 2005 02:44
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Even better give her your car. We dont need dickheads on the road either. [/quote]
LOL
Its funny cos its true .....sorta...
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Brisbane
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January 2005
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Brisbane
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March 2005
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Re: What is a good $20,000 car for a female?
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Thu, 19 May 2005 08:18
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r33, sss pulsar, pulsar gti-r, celec, soarer, non turbo supra, the world is your oyster!!!
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Toronto, Downtown
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September 2004
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Thu, 19 May 2005 08:28
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| Miss MR2 wrote on Tue, 17 May 2005 14:30 |
What about a mazda astina sp20?
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i used to own one of these they arent half bad nice interior climate control cd stacker very practicle car.
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Location:
Perth, W.A.
Registered:
June 2004
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Location:
Newcastle, Australia
Registered:
March 2005
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