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me217
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2012/09/07 20:11:12 (permalink)
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need some suggestions for my new car

Hey all. The time has come to find myself a new car. I am in need of a 4 seateror more. As I Need the option for a baby seat. I'm after some suggestions for cars here's the requirements.

4 seats. Doesn't have to be 4 door
Mut be fun to drive. I'd like something that actually moves when you tell it to.
And last but the hardest of all. Price limit is 5000 - 6000

Please any suggestions are welcome

me217

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    Joel
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    Re:need some suggestions for my new car 2012/09/07 21:09:14 (permalink)
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    I have seen a few Stageas come up for 6-7 grand recently. 
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    nick12
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    Re:need some suggestions for my new car 2012/09/07 22:30:24 (permalink)
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    Honda Accord V6L ~ 1999-2003. Search for for one that has been looked after. Even @ 200k, they are still very strong in the motor. Weaknesses in the gearbox are common, though may have been done.
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    Re:need some suggestions for my new car 2012/09/07 23:57:48 (permalink)
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    Common cheap reliable cars: WRX, EVO, Honda VTi-Rs, Nissans coupes, Suzuki Swift, Celica BMW 3 series (bit more dosh), Golf, Subies
    Something different: Galant, Saab turbo
     
    It's hard when there's no specific preference lol (maybe what you want the thread to be)

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    MR2QIK
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    Re:need some suggestions for my new car 2012/09/08 15:47:45 (permalink)
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    Celica GT4 ST185. They're cheap these days. Can get a mechanically decent car with faded paint or something for that price. Don't expect to buy into perfection for that budget.

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    Re:need some suggestions for my new car 2012/10/03 11:09:03 (permalink)
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    I would go the BMW 3 series, BMW's brake and handle really well, my X5 pulls up faster than my MR2 and I have a brake upgrade.
     
    Also they have higher safety ratings so better protection for your family.

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    Re:need some suggestions for my new car 2012/10/03 12:30:27 (permalink)
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    Toyota soarer, 2.5 litre, twin turbo straight six. enough said.
    automatic (wife can drive.lol), has massive front doors (for baby seat, ins and outs etc)  massive boot (pram storage). almost everything is electronic, plus if its kept stockish, its also very quiet and comfortable..
    and the best its in your budget..

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    Re:need some suggestions for my new car 2012/10/06 06:53:52 (permalink)
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    Hi Mate
    I am putting my 1989 AE92 Trueno Sprinter up for sale. It is immaculate condition with 4 seats and has the baby seat anchor in it too. Supercharged 4AGE heaps of fun to drive.
    122250Km air, ps electrices. Selling in Sydney NSW July 2013 rego. Also have a heap of panels and standard suspension as has tein coil overs. Be looking at $7000 with all the spare parts.
    If your interested can send you photos.
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    na/sdub
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    Re:need some suggestions for my new car 2012/10/06 07:23:07 (permalink)
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    ed to el falcon xr8 that would be my pick. there are plenty of low klm examples in the price range you mentioned. Good towing capacity too. 
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    Re:need some suggestions for my new car 2012/10/06 18:26:09 (permalink)
    +1 (1)
    But they can't tow themselves can they...
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    Re:need some suggestions for my new car 2012/10/06 18:59:42 (permalink)
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    Cant believe no-one has suggested a Toyota Aristo (twin turbo varient)...
    When I was looking some months ago - saw quiite few examples for the $5500-$8000 mark (and obviously some for more and a couple of NA's for less).
     
    I would be weary of some euro cars around that budget as some could end up costing big dollars in repair bills and specialist mechanics in the future...

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