Waving good by to a good car - Page 2

KittyKatSmack · 14-07-2005, 11:24 AM

It is sad news, but also exciting news, shopping for a car, I love it!

Whatever you get, you had better stay a part of this forum, you are one of the family now

*da family reminds me of da mafia*

LOL

andrewgrazier · 14-07-2005, 11:59 AM

.. you know you wanna 3000 gt :P

arden · 14-07-2005, 12:32 PM

u know u want a navara...
i know u wanna johnno

pr1mo · 14-07-2005, 04:04 PM

3000GT haha

nah in that budget id be loooking at eunos 500 or an early 90's beemer or a sweet cosmo

u could get a SP20 maybe just?? i dunno not really luxury but meh...

Nate · 14-07-2005, 04:25 PM

[chant]

Cosmo Cosmo Cosmo Cosmo

.....

MrShadow · 14-07-2005, 04:55 PM

U know you wanna Sigma...

Sorry to hear the bad news man. Better luck with the next car.

mike_d87 · 14-07-2005, 05:14 PM

so far all the cars have high maintenance. cressida's seem ok, ive never driven one but they even have the spare sitting up right in the boot!!

-BraXta- · 14-07-2005, 08:43 PM

yeh kitty of course ill stay on the forum

But yeh i dont mind the car shoppin .. but its the insurance dealings thats annoyin
=P

lol navara hehehe nah i want luxury now =D

Hmm cressidas r cool..

but i think the maxima is winning for me =P

Rupewrecht · 14-07-2005, 08:55 PM

Soarer?

Nate · 14-07-2005, 09:58 PM

[continues chant]

COSMO COSMO COSMO COSMO ...

boostedbatman · 15-07-2005, 05:30 AM

I was going to buy an MA70 Soarer before the Astina (eg:mkII Supra) as its a nice low and wide car but not too big and wait for it will fit a 2JZGTE with 1JZGTE angine mounts.
This is where the boosted batman came from esp with the Do-Luck body kit And its still going to be my next car albeit my second car in the near future
It is always a sad day to see you car go to the meatworks in the sky and i empathise with you but there is always more wheels on the market so good luck with whatever tickles your fancy

pr1mo · 15-07-2005, 01:38 PM

you could always get a clean hardtop again and just spice up the seats

cheers mike

CityEnd · 15-07-2005, 04:29 PM

hey i spoted a clean white hardtop on the road with a for sales sticker on it....
from what i can tell, it was a 1.8l
number was 0412096477

-BraXta- · 15-07-2005, 04:54 PM

yeh but a clean hardtop doesnt come with climate control..
cruise control... and whole heap of other **** =P

lol and i wanna up the engine to a larger V6..

=D

lol just me being picky i guess..

=D

And as much as i loved the astina ..

theres not much play around stuff for it..

but looked for maximas and america have an abundant load =P

hehe

mazdamanik · 15-07-2005, 05:02 PM

it sounds like ur pritty set on a maxima dude =) u can always to it up like the one in fast and teh furious.....then again maybe not...any car is good as long as ur happy with it so if u want a maxima...go get one

goldsp · 15-07-2005, 05:10 PM

yeh parts in the US do not bolt straight on to aussie maxima's.

a mate of mine brought a STILLEN mid pipe from the US and it did not fit his car despite being the exact same model as the US car.

commsguy71 · 16-07-2005, 12:37 AM

If you are looking at 'near luxury' type cars, there are plenty to choose from for around $15K.

My picks (from an ownership and driving perspective):
- Mid 90's Lexus ES300
- Late 80s/early 90s Merc 300E (W124)
- Late 80s/Early 90s BMW 535i (E34)
- Honda Legend (91-on, 3.2L)
- Mazda 929 HD Leather pack (91 on)
- Mitsu Verada Xi (new shape, 97-on) - don't laugh, helluva good car for the money!
- Maxima 30GV '96-on (top model with leather and sunroof)
- Subaru Liberty Heritage 94-on (or '98 RX Bilstein pack for something sportier!)

I'm on my 15th car myself, and have 26 years worth of Wheels magazines to back my claims up.

At the end of the day, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Just don't buy a dud which you will need to pay someone to take off you in 3 years time!

Best of luck!

twilightprotege · 16-07-2005, 07:39 AM

dunno if you saw these :

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....sPageName=WDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....sPageName=WDVW

tidy protege · 17-07-2005, 01:13 AM

go a eunos, you know you want to stay in the mazda family

pr1mo · 17-07-2005, 07:49 PM

how much do current shape camrys go for that r 02 models? mum has a sportivo and theyre hell nice inside

14-07-2005, 12:32 PM	#23
arden Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Car: Suby Posts: 1,280 View Photos By: arden	u know u want a navara... i know u wanna johnno __________________

14-07-2005, 04:25 PM	#25
Nate Pandaspeed Racing Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisney Land Car: BG SP Posts: 4,170 View Photos By: Nate	[chant] Cosmo Cosmo Cosmo Cosmo ..... __________________ Life would be straight without twisties STOCK AS A ROCKET! •motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to me. I accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending or participating in the event and being provided with the event services by CAMS and the Associated Entities I THINK I AM N2!

14-07-2005, 04:55 PM	#26
MrShadow Senior Time-waster Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Airborne somewhere in Aus... Car: 2005 SP23 Hatch Posts: 1,779 View Photos By: MrShadow	U know you wanna Sigma... Sorry to hear the bad news man. Better luck with the next car. __________________ Gimme a caffeine drip and I'll be right.... Confuscias say "man who go to sleep with itchy bottom, wake up with smelly finger"

14-07-2005, 08:43 PM	#28
-BraXta- AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Im ment to be in a location... oO Car: Honda Accord Euro Posts: 430 View Photos By: -BraXta-	yeh kitty of course ill stay on the forum But yeh i dont mind the car shoppin .. but its the insurance dealings thats annoyin =P lol navara hehehe nah i want luxury now =D Hmm cressidas r cool.. but i think the maxima is winning for me =P __________________ My old ride My New Ride =P -I turn Dreams into reality with a F#$% you mentality...

14-07-2005, 08:55 PM	#29
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	Soarer? __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

14-07-2005, 11:24 AM	#21
KittyKatSmack Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Car: Mazda Posts: 3,961	It is sad news, but also exciting news, shopping for a car, I love it! Whatever you get, you had better stay a part of this forum, you are one of the family now da family reminds me of da mafia LOL

14-07-2005, 11:59 AM	#22
andrewgrazier Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: newcastle Posts: 586 View Photos By: andrewgrazier	.. you know you wanna 3000 gt :P

14-07-2005, 04:04 PM	#24
pr1mo I MUST STOP MAKING STUPID POSTS! Yet I keep on making them. And I wonder why I get banned? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: DansVille Car: auto Posts: 4,326	3000GT haha nah in that budget id be loooking at eunos 500 or an early 90's beemer or a sweet cosmo u could get a SP20 maybe just?? i dunno not really luxury but meh...

14-07-2005, 05:14 PM	#27
mike_d87 AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newcastle Car: Astina Posts: 481 View Photos By: mike_d87	so far all the cars have high maintenance. cressida's seem ok, ive never driven one but they even have the spare sitting up right in the boot!!

14-07-2005, 09:58 PM	#30
Nate Pandaspeed Racing Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisney Land Car: BG SP Posts: 4,170 View Photos By: Nate	[continues chant] COSMO COSMO COSMO COSMO ... __________________ Life would be straight without twisties STOCK AS A ROCKET! •motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to me. I accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending or participating in the event and being provided with the event services by CAMS and the Associated Entities I THINK I AM N2!

15-07-2005, 05:30 AM	#31
boostedbatman Manpink Crusader Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stafford, Brisbane Car: 1990 GD mx6 F2T, and soon I might drive the batmoobile once again Posts: 2,280 View Photos By: boostedbatman	I was going to buy an MA70 Soarer before the Astina (eg:mkII Supra) as its a nice low and wide car but not too big and wait for it will fit a 2JZGTE with 1JZGTE angine mounts. This is where the boosted batman came from esp with the Do-Luck body kit And its still going to be my next car albeit my second car in the near future It is always a sad day to see you car go to the meatworks in the sky and i empathise with you but there is always more wheels on the market so good luck with whatever tickles your fancy __________________ The Batmobile as she used to be and now she hangs from a chain in the garage

15-07-2005, 01:38 PM	#32
pr1mo I MUST STOP MAKING STUPID POSTS! Yet I keep on making them. And I wonder why I get banned? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: DansVille Car: auto Posts: 4,326	you could always get a clean hardtop again and just spice up the seats cheers mike

15-07-2005, 04:29 PM	#33
CityEnd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Melbourne Car: . Posts: 915	hey i spoted a clean white hardtop on the road with a for sales sticker on it.... from what i can tell, it was a 1.8l number was 0412096477

15-07-2005, 04:54 PM	#34
-BraXta- AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Im ment to be in a location... oO Car: Honda Accord Euro Posts: 430 View Photos By: -BraXta-	yeh but a clean hardtop doesnt come with climate control.. cruise control... and whole heap of other **** =P lol and i wanna up the engine to a larger V6.. =D lol just me being picky i guess.. =D And as much as i loved the astina .. theres not much play around stuff for it.. but looked for maximas and america have an abundant load =P hehe __________________ My old ride My New Ride =P -I turn Dreams into reality with a F#$% you mentality...

15-07-2005, 05:02 PM	#35
mazdamanik Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Rathmines Car: Was an Astina now a Commohore :-( Posts: 903 View Photos By: mazdamanik	it sounds like ur pritty set on a maxima dude =) u can always to it up like the one in fast and teh furious.....then again maybe not...any car is good as long as ur happy with it so if u want a maxima...go get one __________________ You can't race what you can't catch!!

15-07-2005, 05:10 PM	#36
goldsp AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Maitland Car: 04 wrx Posts: 456 View Photos By: goldsp	yeh parts in the US do not bolt straight on to aussie maxima's. a mate of mine brought a STILLEN mid pipe from the US and it did not fit his car despite being the exact same model as the US car. __________________ GOLD SP- No Longer Stock As A Rock http://www.astinagt.com/forums/vbgar...do=view&id=799

16-07-2005, 12:37 AM	#37
commsguy71 Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ballajura WA Posts: 6 View Photos By: commsguy71	If you are looking at 'near luxury' type cars, there are plenty to choose from for around $15K. My picks (from an ownership and driving perspective): - Mid 90's Lexus ES300 - Late 80s/early 90s Merc 300E (W124) - Late 80s/Early 90s BMW 535i (E34) - Honda Legend (91-on, 3.2L) - Mazda 929 HD Leather pack (91 on) - Mitsu Verada Xi (new shape, 97-on) - don't laugh, helluva good car for the money! - Maxima 30GV '96-on (top model with leather and sunroof) - Subaru Liberty Heritage 94-on (or '98 RX Bilstein pack for something sportier!) I'm on my 15th car myself, and have 26 years worth of Wheels magazines to back my claims up. At the end of the day, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Just don't buy a dud which you will need to pay someone to take off you in 3 years time! Best of luck!

16-07-2005, 07:39 AM	#38
twilightprotege Driving a faster car now! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Work, always at bloody work... Car: Lotus ....... . Posts: 5,217 View Photos By: twilightprotege	dunno if you saw these : http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....sPageName=WDVW http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....sPageName=WDVW

17-07-2005, 01:13 AM	#39
tidy protege Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: maitland nsw 15 mins from newcastle Car: wrx Posts: 879 View Photos By: tidy protege	go a eunos, you know you want to stay in the mazda family __________________ WR BLUE 2007 WRX

17-07-2005, 07:49 PM	#40
pr1mo I MUST STOP MAKING STUPID POSTS! Yet I keep on making them. And I wonder why I get banned? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: DansVille Car: auto Posts: 4,326	how much do current shape camrys go for that r 02 models? mum has a sportivo and theyre hell nice inside

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