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I supported Toymods
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 03:23
 
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ROFL @ BANGBUS 
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Location:
Tassie
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October 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 03:33
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when u say u want a new car what kind of age are you looking at ?
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Location:
Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 03:40
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Preferably something from the nineties onwards, but would prefer later 1990's ie the levins are around 95-98, Series 2 GTST R33 1996 onwards. Just something that has been round the world 20 times like the corona.
I would get another older car but it'd have to be pretty much rust free and be in top condition as i'd like to spend $$$$ on engine and suspension etc rather than actually fixing up the car itself. 
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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July 2004
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 03:58
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altezza creeps into my head of possibilities..
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Location:
Sydney
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September 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 03:58
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Get that classic corona, you will not find one that good for ages or ever.
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Location:
Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 04:01
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| hamgatan wrote on Tue, 13 September 2005 13:58 |
altezza creeps into my head of possibilities..
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too heavy and rare as rocking horse shit in aus, not too mention outside my budget. Last one i saw was high 20's to low 30's i think, my budget extends to about 20 grand maybe a touch more.
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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July 2004
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 04:19
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yeh u could be right.. they seem to be about 25-30..
i saw one go for 10K before on ebay and i spewed chips i couldnt get the finance at the time.. 
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Location:
Tassie
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October 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 04:33
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i spose a supra is too big then ?
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Location:
Sydney
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September 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 04:36
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i can't believe what i'm reading... you're looking at buying a car that you claimed the corona could beat through the 'twisties' due to its massive torque 
well fuck me dead... i find that absolutely fucking hilarious
if you buy a FWD AE, wouldn't that be some kind of blasphemy considering you're various comments on here i can't be bothered quoting?
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Location:
Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 04:37
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bit too heavy for my liking and kinda a bit too theft prone as well. Not too mention that the only one i could afford would be either an older Mk111 maybe with a 1jzgte (that'd be cool) or a Mkiv with a 2jzge and that just ain't cricket.
MA61 is an option but unless it was rust free (rare) i wouldn't want it for previoulsy posted reasons.
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Location:
Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 04:40
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| finney wrote on Tue, 13 September 2005 14:36 |
i can't believe what i'm reading... you're looking at buying a car that you claimed the corona could beat through the 'twisties' due to its massive torque
well fuck me dead... i find that absolutely fucking hilarious
if you buy a FWD AE, wouldn't that be some kind of blasphemy considering you're various comments on here i can't be bothered quoting?
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hahaha i was actually wondering how long it'd take you to find this thread, yes i am tempted to jump ship on torque in expense for fuel economy, but if i got the 20v it'd be worked as soon as the car was paid off.
If i went down this path, i'd probably source a second black top head get it ported/polished, valve spings, big cams, trd head gasket, then change over and install an aftermarket ecu.
Either keep he stock original 20v head if i need to return it to stock or just sell it off.
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Location:
Perth
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September 2004
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 04:47
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| ke382TG wrote on Tue, 13 September 2005 13:07 |
One step less gay than the cappucino would be an MX-5 that might suit you to a tee
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I don't know. I've always wanted one of these MX5's. (More here and here.)
Of course, I don't know if this meets your fuel efficiency requirements. 
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Location:
Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 04:49
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hahhaha i have seen them, with a car like that who cares abotu fuel economy though i don't know how long it'd last at Mino station (said in a reall bogan dazza voice).
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 05:04
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yes i am tempted to jump ship on torque in expense for fuel economy
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You make it sound like you are driving some 7L V8 Corona the way you talk about the torque
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i'd probably source a second black top head get it ported/polished (1kw), valve spings (0kw), big cams (4kw), trd head gasket(0kw), then change over and install an aftermarket ecu (2kw)
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That'd probably gain you a net result of an additional 7kw at the wheels. Money well spent and it would still be below the torque output of the 22r 
Cubes = horses
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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May 2002
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 05:08
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I wouldn't be so quick to write off an NA Mk4 Supra for yourself, they are far from slow, look good and handle fairly well.
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 05:13
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I wouldn't be so quick to write off an NA Mk4 Supra for yourself, they are far from slow, look good and handle fairly well.
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He is looking for an upgrade from the RT142 Corona, so you can understand him not being keen on the Mk4 
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Location:
Campbelltown
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November 2003
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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May 2002
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 05:36
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| ke382TG wrote on Tue, 13 September 2005 13:13 |
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I wouldn't be so quick to write off an NA Mk4 Supra for yourself, they are far from slow, look good and handle fairly well.
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He is looking for an upgrade from the RT142 Corona, so you can understand him not being keen on the Mk4
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True, I will agree it's probably more of a side-step, even slightly retrograde 
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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May 2002
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 05:39
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| Corona RT142 wrote on Tue, 13 September 2005 13:34 |
Put it this way i want a car that is nice but i am not gonna be pulled over at every breath test/cop i go past, even if i have nothing to hide which i do it's just annoying.
Add that to the fact that you cop stereotypes of it not being the "real thing" and i just couldn't be bothered. Sure they are quick to a point but a 3.0L six in a car that weighs 1500kg i may as well just get a commodore, i'd prefer a car thatis light and nimble that i can chuck around.
To me a NA supra is kinda like a 328i BMW with M3 wheels and badging, its a nice car but its just lacks that little bit extra.
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1) it doesn't weigh 1500kg, not quite. 2) Guarantee it will hide it's weight to the point where you don't realise it. 3) Comparing to a Commodore, CAN that be done? It has more power, less weight, looks better, isn't falling apart, brakes better and actually handles, sure I see the similarities. Go buy an AE86.
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Location:
Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 05:44
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AHHHHHHH nooooooo i don't want an ae86 well not really. I want to do something different, the ae86 has been done time and time again, sure it helps when you need help but i don't wanna be bunched in with a stereotype.
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 05:46
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stop twisty my words damnit
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 05:47
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i don't wanna be bunched in with a stereotype.
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point taken, you have an image to uphold and are currently oozing street cred. Be a shame to lose it all with a Takumi wannabe stereotype.
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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May 2002
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 05:48
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| Corona RT142 wrote on Tue, 13 September 2005 13:44 |
AHHHHHHH nooooooo i don't want an ae86 well not really. I want to do something different, the ae86 has been done time and time again, sure it helps when you need help but i don't wanna be bunched in with a stereotype.
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The awe inspiring AE86 is the only car that would be a level-step from the Corona.
And stuff it, tell us why, or at least give us some sort of explanation for why you didn't buy the GT4?
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 05:51
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And stuff it, tell us why, or at least give us some sort of explanation for why you didn't buy the GT4?
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I think it was the whole "Twin Entry" thing that turned him off. It brought back too many bad spitroast memories
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 05:51
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If you want to know i'll pm you but as the car is still up for sale it would be wrong to state the reasons openly on the forum.
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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May 2002
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 05:54
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PM away. 
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Location:
sydney
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August 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 05:54
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like someone mentioned before get a cheapo MX5 and work it
...or get one of those v8 ones
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Location:
Brisbane
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January 2005
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Location:
Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 05:58
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do you know how hard it is to work on those things, many a ppl have been warned off for that reason and its also why i haven't considered them
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 06:06
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pm sent
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May 2002
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 06:11
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So you want a new ride hhmmmmmmm......for the money you are looking at spending you could probably get 180sx Princess Chuck her on a plane and get her sent up to Crumbletown. I reckon she wouldn't be a bad ride for you and I reckon she wouldn't mind hanging out at the train station all day while you're at work.
Can't guarantee the security would be much good on her though, you'd probably find that someone had taken her for a joyride most days when you got back to the station
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 06:17
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Haha it's funny cos theres a massage parlour across the road from the station
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 06:18
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Haha it's funny cos theres a massage parlour across the road from the station
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How much do they charge for a massage with body slide and a happy ending?
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 06:46
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well that really killed the thread can we get back on topic.
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 06:48
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It didn't kill the thread, everyone is just waiting to see if the prices are reasonable.
So, what are the prices?
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 06:49
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NFI
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 06:53
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sif you don't know.
People are over giving you ideas for a car because you have set criteria that are nearly impossible for any car to meet. Nearly everything people have suggested has been shot down.
Keep the rona, give it a shot of Naaaawwwws! and spend the rest of your remaining money on rub and tugs at the parlour
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 07:06
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I am a hard man to please what can i say (waits for this to be taken out of context), i kinda have a few ideas about what i want and was hoping maybe for a little more info or maybe a curve ball tossed from the outside wing that i'd be interested in.
The fact is i have weighed up a lot of my options and looked into many of the cars mentioned or i am just not fond of them to be honest. My options are quite limited due to my age (insurance) and or the location the car will be parked. Ideally i'd have a run around to park at the station but i don't have the money long term to pay for rego insurance fuel etc on two cars, and this money could be better spent on making one of the two cars better or even paying hecs upfront etc.
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I supported Toymods
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Ryde, NSW
Registered:
April 2004
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 08:03
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Rona: i have the answer for you.
Holden JE Camira SLE 2.0. it goes hard, u can dump it at the station, handles like a dream (as long as it has power steer).
Plus its unique
i have said my piece...
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Location:
toowoomba qld
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March 2004
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 08:34
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God my first post in ages! Three words KEEP THE CORONA!!!
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Location:
Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 10:59
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And what a great post that was to . Seriously i need something different and i will need to start spending $$$ on the rona soon ie Timing chain valve stem seals and maybe fix the small rust spot on the boot. I can't be bothered to do this so i want a new car that and i want something new and just something different.
The car has served me well for the 2 and a bit years i have owned it i have learnt a lot especially about light rwd cars with live rear axles and the absolence of traction in the wet but its time to move on. For its age the car is in pretty good condition its just that I want something that i can actually modify. Sure i could do something like a 1ggte conversion etc but essentially its still a 20 year old shit box that moves quick and seeing other ppl try and sell theres after the $$$ they have put in is disappointing.
Atleast modding a newer car its still gonna worth a bit more when it comes to sell it which wouldn't be for another 5-8 years hopefully. The other thing is i don't have a huge amount of time maybe one day off a weekend to spend building a car up and whilst fairly mechanically minded there is no way i could do a conversion without a lot of help or spending money for someone else to do it for me.
I'd prefer to start off with a fresh base with a car that handles well from the start and with a stock engine that actually has aftermarket parts relatively available. (Arguably the 22re does but its never gonna rev alot and it costs a lot of money to buildup).
Many ppl have travelled the 4age path befor so this is one motor that i'd be willing to have a crack at. I'm determined to stay NA just cos it appeals to me more (i am also not a fan of turbo FWD cars). Sure i could make more power by banging a turbo on the side but its just not the same. I wouldn't mind something like a rolla sportivo but the main issue i see with them is they are a little more expensive which means it'd be longer befor i could start working the motor and they are quite heavy for their size.
One of the other FWD's that appeals to me is the renault clio sport light weight 2.0L na motor the only problem being that aftermarket parts are quite rare and those that are available are very expensive, plus being french (reliability and supposed awkward seatign postion wards me off).
If i were to get a rwd car i'd have no qualms in getting a turbo and would preferably get a car with a factory turbo motor ( less work involved in mods and far more reliable than turboing a NA motor).
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Sydney
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September 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 14:39
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clio sport is a great car, you'd get used to the seating position. i've driven one and it's not all that bad, i was pretty well adjusted to it in under an hour of driving it.
but the biggest bonus in buying one is that you can leave toymods and become a whore on another forum
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Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Japan
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January 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 14:57
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| Corona RT142 wrote on Tue, 13 September 2005 15:34 |
To me a NA supra is kinda like a 328i BMW with M3 wheels and badging, its a nice car but its just lacks that little bit extra.
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i take it you haven't driven a 328 then
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Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Japan
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January 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 15:01
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fun chuckable performance car worth 20K... parked at cairmel towwwn stashun...
you know the "boys" are just waiting for you to finally purchase a car so they have reliable transport home from the pub
just wait until you are older to get a nice car if you are that worried abotu insurance.
any 20K car will lose half that value in a couple of years anyway... save cash to move out of c'town and move somewhere nice where you don't need wheelclamps to deter the local 6 year olds from driving your car down to the park and back
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Perth, WA
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December 2004
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 15:14
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nissan s13/180sx
ra60/65
restored ta/ra/22/23/28
mr2 (aw11 and sw20)
sprinter
soarer (gz20 would look nice)
st165/185 (i know you already were going to get one, look again )
FWD Sucks.
SSS SR20DET Pulsar (or GTiR)
Old skool Liberty RS Turbo (the quad cam quad throttle version)
Astra SRi Turbo (i have no idea how mmuch these cost!)
MA/JZA61
etc.
etc.
better yet, restore your corona
Eldar.O.
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 15:59
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| ke382TG wrote on Tue, 13 September 2005 15:51 |
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And stuff it, tell us why, or at least give us some sort of explanation for why you didn't buy the GT4?
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I think it was the whole "Twin Entry" thing that turned him off. It brought back too many bad spitroast memories
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LMFAO
That is a fucken classic mate. You beaut.
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 16:04
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I'd go with an e30. They just get more attractive everyday!
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NSW Engadine
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June 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 21:35
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KE50 liftback...
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 23:07
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Eldaro why do you always insist on the RS turbo being quad cam and quad throttle body, yet everytime ppl say they never were, they are a twincam 16V engine and always have been with a single throttle body.
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Sydney NSW
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July 2004
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 23:26
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Go the KE Corolla!!
That way you have an 86 without the Takumi tag
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 23:41
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haha just noticed emp ke30 is back up for sale, i'll see what happens.
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Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Japan
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January 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 23:50
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just get a commodore....
that way when someone steals it from the station to get home, you can just steal someone elses... and then the next week you can steal your car back again
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Central Coast, NSW
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February 2005
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Re: What to buy?
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Tue, 13 September 2005 23:59
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yeah! e30!
E30 325i coupe M-sport pack...
niiice...
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Wed, 14 September 2005 00:00
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Hey merudo wanna trade for a corona cash adjustment in my direction of course
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I supported Toymods
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Adelaide
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July 2004
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Re: What to buy?
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Wed, 14 September 2005 00:01
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i can hook you up with a massifly hektik drift soarer
starting price $19K
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Location:
Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Wed, 14 September 2005 00:05
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| MR 1JZ wrote on Wed, 14 September 2005 10:01 |
i can hook you up with a massifly hektik drift soarer
starting price $19K
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*In Michael Caton voice* Tell him he's dreamin, i'd prefer something that hasn't been thrashed for me lol
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I supported Toymods
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Adelaide
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July 2004
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Sydney
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September 2003
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Re: What to buy?
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Wed, 14 September 2005 00:56
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| mick wrote on Tue, 13 September 2005 18:34 |
God my first post in ages! Three words KEEP THE CORONA!!!
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I agree you have said no to to all the best toyota offers, so KEEP THE CORONA!. Looks like its the best car you will have, and be satisfied with
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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