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09-10-2005, 05:38 PM
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howdy im from england im on a 12month working holiday but i might stay here for good if things go well.i need a cheap 2nd hand car to get about any ideas?i was thinking along the lines of a suzuki swift gti but cant find any.anything small and nippy will do.if you have any questions or comments feel free to ask.
 : ive seen a few nice fords and a few holdens about (am i allowed to say holden on this site).back in england i owned a renault clio 182 (rs) it was light as a feather and had 180bhp did 0-60 in 6.3 secs and 140mph top speed.i have an english magazine that tested it around a track and it beat the 4.0ltr v8 monaro by a few seconds(which was nice) thanks for the help c u later ...david |
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09-10-2005, 06:07 PM
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come on u know u want to help me :Reverend:
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09-10-2005, 06:15 PM
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I'm not much of a help, but just some advice - don't ever go to a wreckers to buy a car... my old lady bought a car with reg...go it under her name and found out the engine was stolen....
Try the Trading Post would be the way to go, or www.ebay.com.au alot of nice cars around for sale. Edit: Might take a little longer for others to reply - not an instant reply =) |
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09-10-2005, 06:15 PM
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Welcome.
Have a look in the for sale section. David can't halp ya much except buy the 'Trading Post' paper plenty of cars there.
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09-10-2005, 07:09 PM
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I gots me a UTE
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where abouts in Aust r u at the moment...
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09-10-2005, 07:16 PM
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Try a change of username if you want to be taken seriously.
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09-10-2005, 07:24 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Mate before I offer you and help answer this question. What sort of loven do you give your donkey.
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09-10-2005, 07:37 PM
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Who Loves Mountain Women
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Haha Donkey Lover what a name
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09-10-2005, 08:20 PM
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Afterburner + skids =
 
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He love donkeys.
What the problem? 
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09-10-2005, 08:42 PM
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Going by how petrol prices are in the UK, you could probably afford to run something more heavier on fuel, ie 6 or an 8, so you don't miss out on the peformance. Car prices are cheaper here as well?
Also, wouldn't you love to tell everyone back home the experience of piloting an "Aussie" performance car? The price of a swift (I assume you mean the mid 90s version, not the recent model) you are looking at approximatly 5-$8000 For around that price you could get a EF or EL XR6 manual. Otherwise if you still want to go down the small car route, perhaps a Ford Laser TX3 turbo, with leftover cash for mods? |
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09-10-2005, 11:57 PM
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yeah thanks everyone....petrol prices in england are utter crap it went up to 1pound a litre thats $2.10c i think!!!.i want a manual im 100% on that.im staying in melbourne and i love it so far.the shops are fantastic the weather will be good soon and people are nice.the roads are mmm strange and nobody ever pulls into the slow lane for you which is crazy.i will keep looking for a car i will find something soon ebays a good idea^^ oh and xa coupe i will change my name when u change ur avatar.c u later
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10-10-2005, 12:11 AM
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Solution Was Boost 4?, 6 & 8
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DONKEY what State are you in?
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10-10-2005, 12:31 AM
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10-10-2005, 12:39 AM
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Solution Was Boost 4?, 6 & 8
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10-10-2005, 12:40 AM
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DONKY are male or female, just curious as to how u love your donky...
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10-10-2005, 12:41 AM
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ha ha no but he looks like he could love a donkey in more ways then me!!what car do think i should look for then? its driving me insane walking 20miles a day
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10-10-2005, 12:42 AM
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im male..last time i looked i was anyway.i love them in a secret way only me and that man above know how.
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10-10-2005, 12:47 AM
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10-10-2005, 12:48 AM
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Solution Was Boost 4?, 6 & 8
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Bargain 1999 alfa for $1000.
http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/!cs_content.private_vehicle?vehicle_id=2299699&cur rent_rec=5&used_rec=66&total_rec=433&sort_type=&to tal_rec=433&sort_type=&price_max=2500&state_id=7&s earch_distance=25
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10-10-2005, 12:49 AM
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can u highlight that^^ i cant type all of it lol
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10-10-2005, 12:58 AM
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10-10-2005, 01:09 AM
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there must be some catch on that one.nobody would part with that for $1000 it would be nice tho
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10-10-2005, 01:58 AM
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10-10-2005, 06:39 AM
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Hey Donkey Lover... welcome.
Firstly, before you buy a car, could you buy yourself some capital letters and a bit more punctuation? Trying to read your post is scary enough without the fact that you are from England and this is supposed to be your mother tongue. Secondly, get an eseries on LPG! Had to be said Mingey baby :  :  :
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10-10-2005, 12:44 PM
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my country invented it so i have the right to use it in anyway i want
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hello im new ...could u help me please
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