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What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Thu, 12 February 2004 16:17
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Hello, just seeking some advice.
I am looking for a cheap, economical, stock standard daily driver as my second car.
I am after something with a good interior and exterior with no or minimal rust.
It must have air conditioning that works with an engine that runs well. It can be manual or auto, front or rear wheel drive. I'd also prefer a small to medium size car.
What should I look for from $0 to $1500? It can be anything.
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Fri, 13 February 2004 01:24
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A car with no rust, with air-con, with great interior exterior for ONLY $1500, i don't think so. But then again, you can buy an early 80's model front wheel drive corolla as a fair few were sold with air con, but whether you'll find an imac one for that price is pushing the envelope.
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Adelaide
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May 2002
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Fri, 13 February 2004 04:22
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i'd recommend a ke55 and ke70 corolla
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Location:
adelaide
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August 2002
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Sat, 14 February 2004 04:01
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i know its not a small-medium car but i rekon a xe falcon on gas would be an option.$1500 will buy you the best one in the universe!!!nobody will steal it,nobody will try to race you,the cops will feel sorry for you.also put a jim beam sticker on the back window and everybody will be scared of you.
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Sat, 14 February 2004 07:35
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That's a good idea mate, but i'd prefer petrol only, and a 6 cylinder is a bit much. I'd also prefer a smaller car.
I was thinking Ford Laser, TX5, or a Toyota with a/c.
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Adelaide
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January 2004
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Sat, 14 February 2004 23:17
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get urself an AE82 corolla, sure the aircon isnt worth using unless its over 35 or so, but they are reliable, and the 4ac will be fine for getting u around, much better than other FWD cars of the same era.
i picked up a really nice one for $1100 last year, then i put it into a wall on the gorge... but thats another story..
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Adelaide
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April 2003
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Sun, 15 February 2004 10:50
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| Danish wrote on Sun, 15 February 2004 18:02 |
Yeah AE82's seem ok, but the ones I've seen in the Trading Post go for $2000-$3000. 
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damn stupid Adelaide mark up!! I always notice Adelaide cars seem more expensive...
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Adelaide
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May 2002
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Sun, 15 February 2004 11:00
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| NuGeN wrote on Sun, 15 February 2004 21:20 |
| Danish wrote on Sun, 15 February 2004 18:02 |
Yeah AE82's seem ok, but the ones I've seen in the Trading Post go for $2000-$3000.
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damn stupid Adelaide mark up!! I always notice Adelaide cars seem more expensive...
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tell me about. trying to find a nice red 87/88 model for the girlfriend
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Sun, 15 February 2004 13:30
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I guess It might be worth getting one from Sydney through friends that are second hand dealers. I think I could get one cost price and then put it on the train over here.
I wonder how much that would cost?
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I supported Toymods
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August 2002
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Mon, 16 February 2004 07:17
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| beerfart wrote on Sat, 14 February 2004 15:01 |
i know its not a small-medium car but i rekon a xe falcon on gas would be an option.$1500 will buy you the best one in the universe!!!nobody will steal it,nobody will try to race you,the cops will feel sorry for you.also put a jim beam sticker on the back window and everybody will be scared of you.
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ahahaha
LOL
funny man!
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Brisbane
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July 2002
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Mon, 16 February 2004 07:24
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get a scooter... no need for air conditioning.. very economical... has decent power for a gay bike.. u might look like a pansy but it will do the job..
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Mon, 16 February 2004 07:53
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Yeah I was thinking about a motorbike or scooter, but I don't want to die.
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Brisbane
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July 2002
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Mon, 16 February 2004 07:54
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push bike... even gets you fit
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Mon, 16 February 2004 08:02
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Pfft!
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Sydney
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December 2003
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Mon, 16 February 2004 08:15
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A Mercedes 
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sydney
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June 2003
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Mon, 16 February 2004 09:13
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wat about a charade they have to be the best run arounds, cheap to buy, cheap to run, cheap to maintain, cheap to insure and cheap to everything. i'm looking for one at the moment. or an early corrolla.
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Mon, 16 February 2004 09:30
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Do those cars have a/c gianttomato?
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Mon, 16 February 2004 23:36
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geez GT, don't like the falcons hey 
anything from ke20 to ke70 you'd get for that. reliable. cheap - can't be beat.
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Castle Hill, Sydney
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January 2003
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Tue, 17 February 2004 01:25
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| Danish wrote on Fri, 13 February 2004 03:17 |
Hello, just seeking some advice.
I am looking for a cheap, economical, stock standard daily driver as my second car.
I am after something with a good interior and exterior with no or minimal rust.
It must have air conditioning that works with an engine that runs well. It can be manual or auto, front or rear wheel drive. I'd also prefer a small to medium size car.
What should I look for from $0 to $1500? It can be anything.
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if you were willing to put in a few more grand, i would recommend something like a 4th gen celica SX , nice 2.0L engine putting out 103kw , a/c and power everything. looks good on the outside and inside.
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Colac, Victoria
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May 2002
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Tue, 17 February 2004 01:37
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re falcons - anything EF upwards is ok - anything below - is crud ..
Guaranteed by now that the firewall will have rusted so every rainstorm you have will end up getting your feet wet!
Also the doors sad , the bumpers sag or fall off , But outside of that if you want a hard to kill drivetrain , and handling of a large Container freighter - by all means get a falcon !
( and this is from a person who likes em to some extent )
best bet - ae82 corolla or a Ke series laser ( 1986 - 1989 )..Cheap cheerful , reliable + plentiful, and if kept maintained will last pretty well
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Canada
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January 2004
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Tue, 17 February 2004 04:14
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you ...uuummmm ... mates call it a
Holden Nova ..
thats's a cheap ae82
fix the rust...
don't know why, but the exact same car as the Toyota,
but is basically worthless. Go figure.
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NSW Engadine
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June 2003
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Tue, 17 February 2004 04:16
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KE55 corolla bloody cheap and bloody economical
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NSW Engadine
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June 2003
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Tue, 17 February 2004 04:17
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i shoulda read the rest...
no aircon and its not exactly medium sized
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Location:
Melbourne
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November 2003
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Tue, 17 February 2004 04:27
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Holden Novas only seem to be a little cheaper than Corollas, according to carpoint.com. Seem like you'll save like... $20-$200, and that could just be difference in the condition of the car. I would go for something like this if you want something dirt cheap, or this if you want something that isn't totaly gutless.
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January 2004
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Tue, 17 February 2004 05:58
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If you might be able to get a first gen Camry (the liftback model), there is a decent chance of finding one with A/C.
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Canada
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January 2004
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Thu, 19 February 2004 13:12
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..like i said, less money for the ~exact~ same car.
the gap is much wider here.
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Sydney
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January 2004
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Fri, 20 February 2004 03:04
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holden novas weren't around during the ae82 shape - they started in 1989 with the intro of the ae92s and were the exact same car. Early Camry 84/85 aren't bad cars (we used to have one with a/c, p/steer/ pwindows) but if you can get a car running on unleaded (86 on) I would. But I guess that will be pushing it for $1500. The chance of getting a/c that works in a car for 1.5k is minimal - I'd just lookk for a genuine car that won't cost you too much to run. good luck
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Fri, 20 February 2004 03:25
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get a ke70, my ke70 has aircon, well i think its air con just seems to blow out hotter air than out side! , even when the little slider is in the blue , i think it just needs to be re gassed...
KAY EE SEVENTY
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Melbourne
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January 2003
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Fri, 20 February 2004 03:35
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The ground stomping power of a Corona! 2s power!!! Hahaha! They're 500 bux and pretty damn tough!
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Sydney
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April 2003
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Fri, 20 February 2004 03:45
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I would have to say go get your self a scooter. 
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August 2003
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Fri, 20 February 2004 17:49
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get a corona
less then $1000 for most
still most of them have some rust, take 1 hour to cut out n that
couple hundred for new paint.
Mine has great air con ICE COLD 
and i can drive and drive forever before i need to refuel
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Compton.Sydney
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January 2004
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Sun, 22 February 2004 08:00
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why not get a motorbike postie bike 
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Compton.Sydney
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Sun, 22 February 2004 08:08
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Or one of these
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Re: What do you recommend for a cheap daily driver?
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Mon, 23 February 2004 01:38
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| gianttomato wrote on Mon, 16 February 2004 17:15 |
EDIT: DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES GET A FALCON. YOU WILL REGRET IT.
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I resent that , but then again, this is my biasing coming to the fore (I actually have 5 Falcons/Fairlanes at the moment)! My daily driver is a 1972 Falcon, that I can't kill (not that I try to either mind you), cheap to service and tune, but poor to moderate on fuel. Having said that I can comfortably fit five people in while towing the car trailer fully loaded, and the esky in the boot for a track day anywhere!
I'll also support any Corolla that fits your requirements, and also Ford Lasers, my sister was given a KA 2 door for free last month, with ice cold aircon and good tyres to boot. It will be registered this week!
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