Looking for something small
Howdy guys..
It's time for me to start looking for something new... sorry it won't be a commodore this time roundJust looking for a 4cyl with plenty of driver space, looking around $6-8k.. will be primarily an a-b car.
I think I'll be disowned if I get anything particularly "sporty" and rice-oriented cars are a no go as well (i think i'd rather kill myself).. so has anyone got any ideas for me?
Cheers,
Matt
Driving a CURSED WH V6.
Hey Matt !
With your record of killed cars I'd recommend a Mitsubishi Magna...they have a large torquey 4 and a big enough body to be safe...
edit:: But going for a front wheel drive car means you'll need to revise your driving style...they are too easy to lose control of around corners if you accelerate and loose traction... generally you apply the accelerator in a straight line and roll around corners gently feeding the accelerator in as you exit the turn.
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yeah Id say go a magna too... was my first car.
Honestly they are pretty decent in size, & you could even go the V6they are pretty beastie.... & Ofcourse then you could always head over to aussiemagna forum
) lol
But you will find that most 'small cars' are just that 'small' & for someone your size.... thats prob going to be a big problem. Hubby & I had a TS magna years ago & he is 6'4 & found it decent enuf, now days TJ etc... are even bigger.
Maybe you can even stretch to a AWD magna advance or something ? ( no idea on prices thou soz )
D.
Or you could go for something more stylish....
http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsa...ch_distance=25
but that wouls be more costly to fix if anything went wrong compared to the common Magna
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Beemer is a nice thought but I think I'd prefer something a bit newer... Magna is one I wouldn't have thought of so I'll definitely have to check that out.
Other one I was thinking if I could find one, an AWD Liberty, might be a bit more than I want to spend though for a late 90's model.
Driving a CURSED WH V6.
Ahhh Yes, Ahhh Yes....
Why not go for a VT, there slow as...lol... oh yeah i went there...lol...
nah seriously... try a lancer. Mates got one. Without the cannon, wings etc they look ok. Camry's are also good relable cars.
good luck!
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Originally Posted by ryno_vrx
Lol... somehow I don't think i could run it past my stand-in mother
Lancers I can't fit in... will have a look at camrys,, cheers.
Seen a few 91-92 AWD Liberty's around for <$8k.... might look that way... and wagons too
Driving a CURSED WH V6.
Only sound meaty with a turboLol... somehow I don't think i could run it past my stand-in mother
Lancers I can't fit in... will have a look at camrys,, cheers.
Seen a few 91-92 AWD Liberty's around for <$8k.... might look that way... and wagons too
Doesnt matter what car you get, you can still loose control of it. I'd say go a commodore, just drive it normal for once.
Some people say less talk more action, i say more torque less traction.
The Man With No Name
if you are after a small car got for a toyota camry or even a holden astra. i can fit in both so im guessing you would have a good chance.
most of the mitsi's are pretty good imo. the older diamante's and magna's would be the best.
No scoop on this one... so I dunno.
And I actually was driving the VS normal when I rolled it... yes it can happen... one more reason the AWD Liberty appeals...
Driving a CURSED WH V6.
Go the AWD liberty if ur not getting a commodore. They are awesome cars, i looked at them too before i got a commodore (i couldnt afford it at the time).
There a good car, luxury and some power. You would like it.
Some people say less talk more action, i say more torque less traction.
PAVTEK Race Engines
drive the car in reverse, thus changing the car to a rear wheel drive.
Jecs
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2000 Lasers are fine, i use one all the time, gets me from a-b at 0 cost
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Yeah Liberty sounds good.... power not a biggie for me, just don't want something completely gutless... luxury is nice
Just need to get it past the powers that be... may be the undoing of that plan
But failing that, I'm taking note of what others suggest, so thanks guys.
Driving a CURSED WH V6.
Go the beemer man if it's got to be a 4 !.
Last edited by sixshooter; 28-08-2008 at 10:55 PM.
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Yeah I'm not too sure.. she wasn't keen on me having something as "big" as the liberty.. but wtf do you do otherwise? I could get a little box car... but power:weight against a heavy liberty wagon (not so keen on sedan).. the box car would probably come out ahead... grrrness..
Oh but the magna was ok
Driving a CURSED WH V6.
Matt I have found your car....
http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsa...ch_distance=25
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Infidel Bear
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LMFAO
hahahahaha i cant stop laughing, that ride would be perfect for what you want
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I thought it would pimp up nicely !!! white walls fuzzy dice... bling bling 20" mags :P
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LMAO.... that is so sad....
Driving a CURSED WH V6.
nothing wrong with an ovlov, as long as u have ur heavy traffic licence ur sussed.
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early 90's 4cyl magnas are known to be nasty on fuel. heavy car with small engine id assume.
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liberty all the way.... there awsome cars i plan 2 buy one soon
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