Your next car will be a...

[BEK-46P]

Personally, I am extremely keen on the new Golf GTI (or R32). Or maybe a Beama 1 Series.

I think it may happen in 2010 as I've made the conscious choice to cease all spendings on my SRi.

Not that I've had any problems with the Astra, but I wouldn't upgrade to the new model (if it came out here) or consider the VXR. It's time to move on :)

[glider]

for me it will more than likely be either an audi or a wrx

but that will be quite a while... locked in with the astra for another 2 years and would have a hard time trying to sell the cali

[guy 27]

97 mitsu gto. Always loved the look of them.

Be a while of though as I want to finish the astra before I move on.

[maloo97]

Moving towards a Holden Statesman, Caprice or Chrysler 300c. - V8 ofcourse
For both work and play!

[Jerram]

A Bimmer of some sort (though maybe just maybe a Vectra C)

likely a - E34 540i (if I'm gonna pay V8 rego (about 1k in Qld) I may as well get more for my dollars (eg. not a 530i), or E36 325/328i.

[hazrd]

i think im gunna stay waaaaay out of this one

i have too many options for too many different reasons!!

[mania]

Keeping this one for a long while yet :) cars are too depreciable to swap and change.. :(

[glider]

i think im gunna stay waaaaay out of this one

i have too many options for too many different reasons!!

I still have that PM you sent about that car you were thinking of ;) recently I've looked at them and thought, yeah they're not bad but they have one key thing missing, and the model that has that key component looks worse than the new VE stromtrooper outfit

[chrissn89]

Atm im thinking either a MY09 WRX or an FG XR6turbo falcon. Still a good six months to a year away tho, so things could change.

[MatsHolden]

SS Ute due to the business. Some good prices at the moment on VE, but going to hold off for the VE facelift.

Yes Steve... that's right, an SS. :D

[KingOfAstras]

VW R32, or Subaru WRX STi ;-)

[poita]

Great Wall V240 dual cab

[hazrd]

I still have that PM you sent about that car you were thinking of ;) recently I've looked at them and thought, yeah they're not bad but they have one key thing missing, and the model that has that key component looks worse than the new VE stromtrooper outfit

its still something to consider for me, but ill need a towbar and trailer for towing the cali to shows when its finished...

[Vectracious]

Great Wall V240 dual cab

Yeah, I'm waiting for the Chery QQme to come out.

[Taffy]

For me it's a VXR or XR5...but need to wait until my Visa renews in 2011 :(

[Calibrated]

Great Wall V240 dual cab
lol

is it bad, that i actually think the X240 looks good. :o for 23k drive away, it certainly is very tempting as a work vehicle. other options i've looked at are Forester's or Pathfinder's.

[glider]

lol

is it bad, that i actually think the X240 looks good. :o for 23k drive away, it certainly is very tempting as a work vehicle. other options i've looked at are Forester's or Pathfinder's.

2 star safety rating.... that why

[Neeko]

Toyota Landcruiser Troopcarrier
so the passengers can make as much mess when hopping in/out of my car>.<

[Jerram]

Toyota Landcruiser Troopcarrier
so the passengers can make as much mess when hopping in/out of my car>.<

so you can carry all of your lady friends?

[Neeko]

so you can carry all of your lady friends?

I'll use the horse float for that :) lol nah i'm not that bad.


MY09 WRX for me

[CNBLU]

EVO 6.5 no questions, i just love them:)

[Neeko]

EVO 6.5 no questions, i just love them:)

the tommy mak ;)
does the sprint in 4.2

[Calibrated]

2 star safety rating.... that why
yeah i know. but they do look relatively decent. :o

[gmonkey]

audi s3 or golf GTi or celica Ta22/RA28 (to be worked on and get a 1UZ or 2JZ in it) or a old 60's Mustang (always wanted a mustang)

[swisskris]

i already got my next car a 2009 vw golf 118tsi, its supercharged and turbo charged and it feels alot quicker than the hsv i traded in for it

[TheOperator]

Only have 3 on my list and depends on how things pan out in coming months to year:

1. C63 AMG - a few maybes have to happen for this to occur, but want it bad :D

2. e46 M3 - depends on how quickly a baby comes along (2 doors = no good)

2. F6 Typhoon - never had hypo Ford and these things are awesome

[9090GO]

Either a Audi B5 S4 or BMW M3 E46, keep it EURO! :D

[cholly]

i want an evo 8 :) silly bf wanted the fiesta over an evo 8...
or a sx4 hatchback, with a turbo kit :) they are insane

[sadavidsriturbo]

Next car will be a shit box but then in about 6-7 months i will get an evo-9 if my car ever sells

[ROCCO]

Holden Adventura...CX8....Gen III in a station wagon with AWD...sweet

[xplosv57]

i think im gunna stay waaaaay out of this one

i have too many options for too many different reasons!!

+1

have been looking for a next car for god knows how long, have 3 completely different cars in mind for exactly the same price!!!


SS Ute due to the business. Some good prices at the moment on VE, but going to hold off for the VE facelift.

Yes Steve... that's right, an SS. :D

LOL add a V to the end and i'll be interested, and also it better not have an AFM badge on the back either........

cos then i'll know you got a wussy auto!!!

[Calibrated]

had a look at the X240 today. nice from far, far from nice.

[hazrd]

Holden Adventura...CX8....Gen III in a station wagon with AWD...sweet

test drove one of those... damn they are nice... gunna need a heap of spare cash to fuel it though :( (about 15L/100km!)

[ROCCO]

test drove one of those... damn they are nice... gunna need a heap of spare cash to fuel it though :( (about 15L/100km!)


I think its going to become a reality. I'm going to look at 2 next weekend. depends on what i get for the Astra as to whether or not I buy it.

[hazrd]

despite the fuel mileage, they are definitely worth it, sooo comfortable, and the GENIII does well at getting the power to all 4 wheels :D

good luck mate

[MatsHolden]

+1

have been looking for a next car for god knows how long, have 3 completely different cars in mind for exactly the same price!!!



LOL add a V to the end and i'll be interested, and also it better not have an AFM badge on the back either........

cos then i'll know you got a wussy auto!!!

Nah, V is a bit out of the budget. Definately no AFM...

[MatsHolden]

Holden Adventura...CX8....Gen III in a station wagon with AWD...sweet

Just don't launch it with a lot of steering lock... ;)

[jim7777777]

BMW 135 or Audi S3. Probably the S3...

[ChrisMaz]

Audi A4 B5 or better. That'll be in many many years though.

[poita]

mps6 wagon

even though they dnt exist, i want one :lol:

[ChrisMaz]

mps6 wagon

even though they dnt exist, i want one :lol:

Why not just say the "New Calibra" Thats rumored every year :p

[hazrd]

MY19 calibra :lol:

[poita]

Why not just say the "New Calibra" Thats rumored every year :p

the way mines going, probably more chance of a new one being released then mine being on hte oad

[Shaun]

Possibly but not in this order

SS-V sedan or sports wagon
Volkswagen R36 Passat Wagon
Skoda Octiavia wagon
Ford F6 Typhoon
HSV GTS E Series

[eslostdevil]

VW GTI or R20:D

[DirtyHarry]

1986-89 toyota celica st162

[Wraith]

For me, if all goes according to plan - Audi TTS...

If all goes up the shit, or if I run out of money buying other family members their cars LOL, then probably one of the many 35-45k choices out there :)

[SubZero]

there is no plan to chance my vxr yet:D

[nuggz]

veccy b with a charged z32se ... :D

probably a A4 B5 for a family car

[Vfan]

probably a A4 B5 for a family car

http://hubpages.com/hub/Audi_A4_Body_kit
this one doesn't look like a family car - more like ur veccy now
:D

[milestones54]

I drive a 1.4...why would i ever want another car???

[alts]

BA XR6 for work most likely..

[JohnBu]

370z


Lets review this thread in 2 years time

[Shaun]

Heres one that will cause an uproar.
Great Wall Motors X240 4WD Starting from $23,990. Still waiting on specs to be released but pretty good value for a decent size 4WD.

[gman]

Hmmmm...I'm still not to sure if I would be buying a Chinese Great Wall X240.

I see the Chinese cars here in HK, and some close up over the border and not sure if they would be the one for me....

Especially after the JiangLing Landwind was the first ever car to get a ZERO score in Euro NCAP crash rating tests a few years back.

I think the reports at the time were along the lines of it was the only car ever to kill all passengers in a frontal collision test.

[mania]

Haha that's hilarious. Here's the vid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrIO_MSxPJ8) :p.

[nuggz]

I think the reports at the time were along the lines of it was the only car ever to kill all passengers in a frontal collision test.


china's way of controlling the population crisis
natural selection, if you cant drive your whole gene pool gets wiped out.

:p (no offense intended)

[Neeko]

Haha that's hilarious. Here's the vid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrIO_MSxPJ8) :p.
holy crap!
someone made the crumple zone a taddd to soft

[gman]

I don;t think its a crumple zone, I think its a general lack of structural rigidity and poor quality....

Either way, its certainly an eye opener...

[Neeko]

I don;t think its a crumple zone, I think its a general lack of structural rigidity and poor quality....

Either way, its certainly an eye opener...

i have a better one, this is just :yikes: sorry for OT
clicky (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D827IxEJVS4)
"it is made from bamboo and panda bears, assembeled by kids.. lol"

[boorny88]

my next car unrealisticly unless i come a millionare an M6 or and 135i BMW or an old 911 turbo.

but other then that maybe a ute or something like that

[xplosv57]

135i isn't so unrealistic, used ones are going for low 60k........

[boorny88]

But with my pay it is haha

[[OPCSRi]]

Holden Adventura...CX8....Gen III in a station wagon with AWD...sweetYou would have liked my mates LX8 Rocco. Gen3 with a Vortec supercharger, intercooled, 36 lbs injectors, built auto, 3200 converter and D'Phillipo exhaust making 275 Kw at all 4's and running a flat 12 sec pass. Boy this thing was quick for a 2tonne car.:yikes:

My options on a next car.

1. Evo 9 Lancer
2. Nissan R34 GTR Skyline
3. SSV ute or Sportswagon
4. E46 BMW M3

[dieselhead]

Was thinking VW GTI Pirelli early next year, but they're sold out...
The new Golf R looks good with 198kW (240 kW with remap) and AWD. Launched mid next year, let's see what happens, maybe Scirocco gets green light, too.
Another option could be BMW 123d hatch, amazing engine with potential to reach 180 kW and 490 Nm via a tuning box while sipping less fuel than my current oiler.
Secretly I'm still hoping Ford will bring the Focus RS down under, I'd sign for that right now :)

[Calibrated]

next car will be a work vehicle.

something out of this bunch

Forester
Pathfinder
Navara
Triton
Hilux
Tucson
Caddy
Territory
X-Trail
Outlander


tucson at $22990 brand new on the road, minus the 50% tax break is looking to be the strongest contender at the moment. i'd love the new foz, but at 50k, its the most expensive of the lot.

[Peety117]

If i found a very deep well full of money

Then

Clio 200...

But realistically the next car id probably get would be a Golf GTi. Sticking to German cars ;), das good!

[Wraith]

Hmmmm...I'm still not to sure if I would be buying a Chinese Great Wall X240.

I see the Chinese cars here in HK, and some close up over the border and not sure if they would be the one for me....

Especially after the JiangLing Landwind was the first ever car to get a ZERO score in Euro NCAP crash rating tests a few years back.

I think the reports at the time were along the lines of it was the only car ever to kill all passengers in a frontal collision test.


+ 1

There is a reason why Chinese produced cars - stay (or are supposed to stay) in China !!!

[Wraith]

But with my pay it is haha

LOL

Another friend of mine took delivery of his new 135i just last weekend (BMW Brighton - Nepean Highway) jet black 6spd step (auto) with most option boxes ticked for 88k drive-away :)

You could get a basic spec manual for 76k drive-away ATM (until the end of Nov. BMW have 4k off any model) and after Jan 1st next year another 5% will come off the import tax levy...

Just take your time, save up and get a car like that brand new...

If you wait till it becomes 'affordable' after 3 or more years say, you'll be getting someone elses thrashed car and no warranty, which is very risky with this type of vehicle...

[imay]

Your next car will be a... vehicle more suited to long distance touring for an extended period of time (2-3 months perhaps?), when we venture off on our Australian touring retirement.


Yeah, still a few years away yet. Probably got a good 3 years left in the 'vert yet!

[Calibrated]

while we're on the topic.. are there any recommendations for leasing companies?

[JohnBu]

while we're on the topic.. are there any recommendations for leasing companies?

Hire Purchase, or maintained?

[Calibrated]

Hire Purchase, or maintained?
still deciding exactly which route i want to go. whichever works out being the most cost effective.

[Wraith]

Your next car will be a... vehicle more suited to long distance touring for an extended period of time (2-3 months perhaps?), when we venture off on our Australian touring retirement.


Yeah, still a few years away yet. Probably got a good 3 years left in the 'vert yet!

Sounds like you need a good caravan Ian :lol:

Some of those motor homes are pretty flash - not cheap though...:eek:

[JohnBu]

still deciding exactly which route i want to go. whichever works out being the most cost effective.

If you're self employed, I say, better to go Hire Purchase or Novated Lease depending on business use percentage & overall KM travelled.

If it's a standard Hire purchase, doesn't really matter who the lender is as long as they provide the lowest rates.

Novated Lease may be more beneficial if you do high KMs, also look at the option of contributing to the running cost to reduce FBT.

In my case, I'm better off with a standard hire purchase type arrangement (actually I've borrowed money from my home loan & claim a tax deduction on the interest). depreciation, interest & running cost are proportioned to business usage.

[Hackstra]

When I'm 25 I think I'll be looking into the 2007 WRX wagon, should be cheap by then and love the look and practicality of a sportswagon

[oneightoo]

When I'm 25 I think I'll be looking into the 2007 WRX wagon, should be cheap by then and love the look and practicality of a sportswagon

the wagon is awesome.. takes all the band gear easily.. the turbo part is a bonus too.. wish i went with the bonus on mine :p

[chrissn89]

When I'm 25 I think I'll be looking into the 2007 WRX wagon, should be cheap by then and love the look and practicality of a sportswagon

You mean Liberty GT Wagon (turbo'd) or is there an imprezza WRX wagon i do not know about?

Edit::: Sorry i remember now there is older imprezza WRX wagons, dah my mate has one lol

[GreyRex]

When I'm 25 I think I'll be looking into the 2007 WRX wagon, should be cheap by then and love the look and practicality of a sportswagon

Wasn't 06 the last version of the previous shape, and 07 was the 'softer' newer shape that was canned?

I drove an 06 WRX sedan on the weekend to compare. Was good :)

[chrissn89]

Wasn't 06 the last version of the previous shape, and 07 was the 'softer' newer shape that was canned?

I drove an 06 WRX sedan on the weekend to compare. Was good :)
Now drive an MY09 WRX to compare, im sure you'll be impressed ;)

[GreyRex]

Now drive an MY09 WRX to compare, im sure you'll be impressed ;)

Nah not interested

With those looks and that interior... I couldn't care how it drove

[JohnBu]

Nah not interested

With those looks and that interior... I couldn't care how it drove

interior is much improved.

exterior- i think is a sideways movement, but certainly no better than the MY07.

Bargain performance car if you can handle the looks.

I'd choose the wrx over the MPS3.

[Wraith]

interior is much improved.

exterior- i think is a sideways movement, but certainly no better than the MY07.

Bargain performance car if you can handle the looks.

I'd choose the wrx over the MPS3.

Agree about the MY09 WRX, it's a hard one to overlook or pass over in its price segment and IMO except for the tailgate the rest of its exterior looks good...

Hard choice between MPS3, WRX and Ralliart Lancer all at a very similar price and all having very good packages to offer...

[TheOperator]

Only have 3 on my list and depends on how things pan out in coming months to year:

1. C63 AMG - a few maybes have to happen for this to occur, but want it bad :D

2. e46 M3 - depends on how quickly a baby comes along (2 doors = no good)

2. F6 Typhoon - never had hypo Ford and these things are awesome

List could get a shack up as i'm driving one of these and loving it:

http://www.icars.sg/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/porsche-boxster-s-pdk-sicily001.jpg

Now to convince the Mrs i don't need a 4 door car :D

But seriously has anyone else noticed how cheap these things are, if you can't afford near new go back to 00 models with full Porsche service history and 80K on them can be had for 30 to 35000 ;)

[ASTRAY]

audi s3 or golf GTi or celica Ta22/RA28 (to be worked on and get a 1UZ or 2JZ in it) or a old 60's Mustang (always wanted a mustang)
read ,,, old 60s mustang (always wanted a ford)
lol, if you want an old performance car, get a vette or trans am :D

[blueraven]

My next car :)


http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/0/S/h/08_audi_s5_front.jpg

[Wraith]

List could get a shack up as i'm driving one of these and loving it:

http://www.icars.sg/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/porsche-boxster-s-pdk-sicily001.jpg

Now to convince the Mrs i don't need a 4 door car :D

But seriously has anyone else noticed how cheap these things are, if you can't afford near new go back to 00 models with full Porsche service history and 80K on them can be had for 30 to 35000 ;)

Nice choice Operator, but hardly what I'd call 'near new' though...:)

With a near 10 year old one of those with around 100k km on the clock and no warranty, I'd steer well clear or make sure you get one in perfect condition, either way even with contacts they cost a fortune to run and service, hopefully with your contacts, you can get parts for nothing :)


My next car :)

http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/0/S/h/08_audi_s5_front.jpg

Excellent choice Nik, I love these too !!!

But will be happy to settle for its little brother :D

[Ice]

another Diesel ! have fallen in love with the tractor sound and diesel economy and performance

[GreyRex]

Meh... i've fallen in love with the power of an inline BMW 3.0L twin turbo six... and the sound it makes as it nudges 7000rpm :D

[Ice]

Meh... i've fallen in love with the power of an inline BMW 3.0L twin turbo six... and the sound it makes as it nudges 7000rpm :D


im being realistic Ben ! haha for myself anyway.....

[TheOperator]

Nice choice Operator, but hardly what I'd call 'near new' though...:)

With a near 10 year old one of those with around 100k km on the clock and no warranty, I'd steer well clear or make sure you get one in perfect condition, either way even with contacts they cost a fortune to run and service, hopefully with your contacts, you can get parts for nothing :)

Sorry should have been more clear, i'm driving a 08 model S (uncles overseas for a month :D), that's what i meant by new or "near new" if buying one :o

I'm with you, wouldn't touch an older one, too much trouble! I have contacts through work for Porsche bits and pieces and also through family members being in Porsche clubs which would make ownership much more affordable!

However i can see it turning more into a pipe dream everyday, with getting married in Feb and my Mrs (and i) wanting a baby soon after i can see me keeping the SRI -T for my Mrs and me going down the path of *cough cough* HSV GTS or F6 Typhoon as previously mentioned for the family wheels for a while :eek:

[Neeko]

My next car :)


http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/0/S/h/08_audi_s5_front.jpg

amazing car! my dad owns this car in the 3 litre turbo diesel. Sprint is around 6 second mark.

[Wraith]

Sorry should have been more clear, i'm driving a 08 model S (uncles overseas for a month :D), that's what i meant by new or "near new" if buying one :o

I'm with you, wouldn't touch an older one, too much trouble! I have contacts through work for Porsche bits and pieces and also through family members being in Porsche clubs which would make ownership much more affordable!

However i can see it turning more into a pipe dream everyday, with getting married in Feb and my Mrs (and i) wanting a baby soon after i can see me keeping the SRI -T for my Mrs and me going down the path of *cough cough* HSV GTS or F6 Typhoon as previously mentioned for the family wheels for a while :eek:

Ah I see, good on you mate enjoy it as much as you can before you have to hand the keys back :)

Nothing wrong with a HSV GTS (if you can handle the look of the latest one if that's the one you want) or Typhoon F6 both are great Aussie performance sedans, it's just the HSV marketing gimmicks and band wagon you've got to avoid...

Good luck with all the preps leading up to Feb. :)


amazing car! my dad owns this car in the 3 litre turbo diesel. Sprint is around 6 second mark.

Can you remove his wheels and send them to me please Neeko, leave it on bricks, make it look like someone else done it I'll provide a handsome fee :cornut:

They look awesome on a TTS, so I'll need a set ' if ' I get lucky :D

Check it out :)

http://i36.tinypic.com/6qk6xe.jpg

[poita]

saw one of these today, yer i know its just a 370z.

but in person, this colour is bloody nice.


http://www.the370z.com/images/japan%20pics/Monterey%20Blue/The370Z_com_10.jpg

[Wraith]

saw one of these today, yer i know its just a 370z.

but in person, this colour is bloody nice.


http://www.the370z.com/images/japan%20pics/Monterey%20Blue/The370Z_com_10.jpg

Pete, about 5 weeks ago I checked out and got a quick test drive of the 370Z both the manual and the auto - Bloody awesome machine hands down without question !!!

The manual is super precise and the rev matching feature is a great thing, the auto acts and shifts like a DSG and shifts just as fast (no kidding) and it even blips and rev matches and is a 7spd.

The car goes and handles like stink ! and sounds very nice...

The interior is a class act, beatifully finished and highly featured and a great design IMHO...

There were 4 of them there at this dealer, grey, blue, red and yellow - my fav. colour for this car is the grey :) it looks hot in red and yellow too...not a fan of the blue one though...

I've seen white at another dealer and it looked ok too, but IMO the grey, yellow and red look the best for this car :)

Dealer I was at when checking them out had the yellow one on offer (manual) for 69k drive away and could've been 'pursuaded' to go lower...

They sold the red ex-demo auto for 68k.

I say if you really like them, go for it perfect upgrade from a Calibra :)

[Neeko]

Ah I see, good on you mate enjoy it as much as you can before you have to hand the keys back :)

Nothing wrong with a HSV GTS (if you can handle the look of the latest one if that's the one you want) or Typhoon F6 both are great Aussie performance sedans, it's just the HSV marketing gimmicks and band wagon you've got to avoid...

Good luck with all the preps leading up to Feb. :)



Can you remove his wheels and send them to me please Neeko, leave it on bricks, make it look like someone else done it I'll provide a handsome fee :cornut:

They look awesome on a TTS, so I'll need a set ' if ' I get lucky :D

Check it out :)

http://i36.tinypic.com/6qk6xe.jpg

ooh damn that is nice :D

[TheOperator]

370Z costs the dealers 62K before stamp duty, luxury car tax, CTP and Rego ;)

And at that they are still making a few grand in holdback and bonus from Factory!

So if your serious your now armed to crave them up for way better price :D Just don't mention you have inside knowledge ;)

[JohnBu]

Wraith,

how many cars have you checked out recently? lol..

I recall you mentioning Mazda 3 SP25, MPS3, Golf, Audi TT-S, 370z, BMW 123i, Passat, 135i, 370z, ... what else I am missing?

I didn't know you checked out the 370z. I'm keen on them, but won't test drive them just yet. If I liked it, I'm afraid I'd want one too much. I'll wait a couple of years until the taxable depreciated value of the GTI is lower, before I'll get a newer car.

[hazrd]

Wraith,

how many cars have you checked out? lol..

list them for the past 6 months.

i dont think OpelAus has the bandwidth to display a message that long.......

[Calibrated]

possibly
http://www.thelightisgreen.com/Hummer%20H3%20black.jpg

[hazrd]

u would fit a few servers in that one ash...

[Calibrated]

u would fit a few servers in that one ash...
i just secured a deal to rebuild the entire IT infrastructure of the Sandgate RSL, and along with that, a maintenance contract. so the audi aint gonna fit it.

looking at H3's (purely as being great for marketing) or Pathfinders. both will do the job. i just think H3's will pull more attention.

[glider]

i just secured a deal to rebuild the entire IT infrastructure of the Sandgate RSL, and along with that, a maintenance contract. so the audi aint gonna fit it.

looking at H3's (purely as being great for marketing) or Pathfinders. both will do the job. i just think H3's will pull more attention.

theres a black H3 thats been dropped slightly, nothing stupid with plates 'wolfpac' or similar I've seen around a few places, looks pretty fkn nice

[GreyRex]

Hummer and nice in the same sentence

Now there's a first

[Calibrated]

theres a black H3 thats been dropped slightly, nothing stupid with plates 'wolfpac' or similar I've seen around a few places, looks pretty fkn nice
i think i've seen it around. its tidy

Hummer and nice in the same sentence

Now there's a first
yeah. nice isnt exactly a word that comes to mind for a hummer. mean/aggressive does.

[poita]

ange i have seen a yellow one also, tbh the blue made me happy in the pants and the yellow one just made me smile

[aussie_in_london]

a 1993 911 964 turbo
http://www.performance2and4.co.uk/964_TII_n.htm

and bring it back to Aus with us as a weekend cruiser!

[rjastra]

ilooking at H3's (purely as being great for marketing) or Pathfinders. both will do the job. i just think H3's will pull more attention.

Good attention? lol :)

[Wraith]

Wraith,

how many cars have you checked out recently? lol..

I recall you mentioning Mazda 3 SP25, MPS3, Golf, Audi TT-S, 370z, BMW 123i, Passat, 135i, 370z, ... what else I am missing?

I didn't know you checked out the 370z. I'm keen on them, but won't test drive them just yet. If I liked it, I'm afraid I'd want one too much. I'll wait a couple of years until the taxable depreciated value of the GTI is lower, before I'll get a newer car.

John, I'm either test driving or checking out new cars all the time, whether I'm interested in them or not, I'm always interested in trying them all out or at least having a close up look at them and I've purchased quite a few of them along the way ;)

The new 370Z is an awesome car, BUT it'll be one of those cars you either like or don't like in terms of looks, I don't think there's any middle ground on that part with these...

As already mentioned, the interior is superb, both in terms of design and function and the quality is pretty good too !

The performance is very, very sharp, would impress most people and that's with either manual or auto !

If your really keen - go for it this car will not dissapoint, that's for sure...if your going to wait a while, there should be some S/H going down the track and that should save you some $$$ as well :)


370Z costs the dealers 62K before stamp duty, luxury car tax, CTP and Rego ;)

And at that they are still making a few grand in holdback and bonus from Factory!

So if your serious your now armed to crave them up for way better price :D Just don't mention you have inside knowledge ;)

Your our inside man Operator ;) thanks for the info :thumbs:


i dont think OpelAus has the bandwidth to display a message that long.......

:D :D

Probably right there :)

[Wraith]

ange i have seen a yellow one also, tbh the blue made me happy in the pants and the yellow one just made me smile

Hahahaha LOL that's what it's all about :)

Whatever floats your boat, that's what to go for, afterall except for the lower end of the market, new cars are so expensive these days you definitely want to make sure you've made the right choice on all things involved in the decision process, before shelling out all that dosh...

[Neeko]

possibly
http://www.thelightisgreen.com/Hummer%20H3%20black.jpg

you'll be able to kill/maim a whole group of Gypsies if you hit them at about 30mph :)

[Vectra_Cdxi]

The next car that I want is an Alfa 159. Absolutely stunning to look at!

I had a 147 previous to my Veccy Cdxi and just loved it but it was too small and didn't have enough power.

Not looking to change anytime soon, still having lots fun with the Vectra and have a few little mods that I have planned for the Vectra.

[gman]

Old school cool... ;)

Looking at either a 240Z or 260Z and doing an engine conversion or (a bit similar to Aussie) a Porsche, but an older one for me.

A replica 1973 era 911 RS...Saw one on the one of the Australian Porsche Club websites...Beautiful... :)


a 1993 911 964 turbo
http://www.performance2and4.co.uk/964_TII_n.htm

and bring it back to Aus with us as a weekend cruiser!

Love the old 964 series...Still have the air cooled character and a little more modern interior... Nice...

[alts]

saw one of these today, yer i know its just a 370z.

but in person, this colour is bloody nice.


http://www.the370z.com/images/japan%20pics/Monterey%20Blue/The370Z_com_10.jpg


I saw one of those with plates on it that said 'FAIL'...

[adam_92]

my next car will hopefully be an audi s3 or bmw 1 series but not until im at least 21

[ASTRAY]

3210
fingers crossed.

[pugmanic]

I sell and upgrade every 12-18 months.. get bigger and better with every car until i get my Corvette C6 ZR1 :rolleyes:

I had a pretty good experience with my Clio Sport 172, so my next ride will probably be the Renault Megane F1 Team :D

[cyclonic]

To be boring - i'm looking at a small diesel. Possibly a Cruze.

One in white, lowered with black racing wheels, tinted, mild diesel performance mods with a chrome silver and chrome green racing stripe.

Weird I know but i've always been a bit left field.....

[Wraith]

I saw one of those with plates on it that said 'FAIL'...

LOL :lol:

I'd say he's installed a twin turbo kit on it and has prepared a response for all the up and coming victims LOL...

[Wraith]

3210
fingers crossed.

Nice :thumbs:

As you and I know, some of the Lancer range variants are one of the best value for money vehicles going ATM, all things considered...;)

[Calibrated]

Drove an H3. and as big and attention seeking as they are... they are horrible to drive.

Looked at the pathfinder, love the front, interior is reasonable, but the back just looks awkward.

while i was looking at the pathfinder, i had a look at the new X-Trail. and i have to say, i was rather impressed.

this was last saturday.. i specifically wanted to test a 6-spd manual diesel, which they didnt have available, but on friday they called me to say one was available to drive.

clutch is rather springy, and takes some getting used to, but other than that, drove very nicely, seats are soooo comfy (leather) i'd put them up there with my audi's seats. if i order one it will be a MY10 delivery, which includes a reverse camera and satnav that you dont get on the '09's.

starting price was $42,990, plus on roads, etc. with all the options i put on totalled 52k drive away. then with some haggling, got it down to 45k drive away, and i can probably still squeeze them a bit when i make a final offer.

good deal?

oh, and it uses a renault sourced common rail 2.0 turbo diesel, so some greenbox loving can help its power figures :D

[glider]

Drove an H3. and as big and attention seeking as they are... they are horrible to drive.

Looked at the pathfinder, love the front, interior is reasonable, but the back just looks awkward.

while i was looking at the pathfinder, i had a look at the new X-Trail. and i have to say, i was rather impressed.

this was last saturday.. i specifically wanted to test a 6-spd manual diesel, which they didnt have available, but on friday they called me to say one was available to drive.

clutch is rather springy, and takes some getting used to, but other than that, drove very nicely, seats are soooo comfy (leather) i'd put them up there with my audi's seats. if i order one it will be a MY10 delivery, which includes a reverse camera and satnav that you dont get on the '09's.

starting price was $42,990, plus on roads, etc. with all the options i put on totalled 52k drive away. then with some haggling, got it down to 45k drive away, and i can probably still squeeze them a bit when i make a final offer.

good deal?

oh, and it uses a renault sourced common rail 2.0 turbo diesel, so some greenbox loving can help its power figures :D

so the cali did sell then?

and are you gonna sticker the xtrail up and make it a tax write off? ;)

-edit-
also, are you using 50% investment allowance on the xtrail?

[Calibrated]

so the cali did sell then?

and are you gonna sticker the xtrail up and make it a tax write off? ;)

-edit-
also, are you using 50% investment allowance on the xtrail?
no (the guy couldnt get finance :confused::mad::eek::confused:)
yes
yes

[rjastra]

Did you look at the Xtrail's cousin the Renault Kaleos (spelling?).

[Calibrated]

Did you look at the Xtrail's cousin the Renault Kaleos (spelling?).
i did. renault are next door. to be honest, as good as it supposeldy is, the front end is hideous (i know the x-trail isnt exactly the prettiest either)

[sri guy]

next car im thinking of getting is a corsa b gsi as a daily while i build the ute.

[gman]

Maybe a Range Rover Sport....

[btm]

dato 1200 ute

[FLY-SRi]

I love so many cars right now.
my top 3 would prob be
- 370z
- Bmw 135i
- Golf R20

[Apex]

Would like a BMW 335i Touring with the M-Pack, I-Drive and a Quaife LSD.

[milestones54]

Either an older car another beetle or maybe an mg or

Another corsa b stripped and engine converted (but no turbos, eww) :p

[phatmax]

Would love an Evo 8 GSR import as a daily and a
pug 205GTI series II in the shed as a project..always had a soft spot for the little 205.

[cholly]

i have found it :) trade in my fiesta, for the new st model that will be released next year!! mmmmmm