Help me buy a car!

[kbuss]

Is250?

[stayclassy]

Oh wow! Great suggestions. That Jaguar really surprised me
I'll keep looking into them!
The liberty was on my mind - a mate just bought one and it's really nice. Nice to drive as a whole as well. Cedric.. ehh not so sure on them. But they've got all the features

Some inspiration for you!

[jcflowers]

Man, they're sweet as! I love the top one - it's a meeting of Euroclass and modification you see on all those civics

Although, I said to my dad
"Did you get that link I messaged you?"
"Yeah, the Jag?"
"Yeah, cheap from original retail."
"Yeah, they're a pommy piece of shit. I wouldn't own one in my life. So unreliable, you can't even leave your home town. Paul used to own one and it was always breaking down. Forget about it!"

Hahahaa, He's a panel beater, not a mechanic, I tend to take his word though.

As for those Lexus suggestions, they're a little out of the price range. The Ls400 fits in, but it's a bit on the older side of the spectrum.

I'd also considered a V35 skyline as an option.

And as for the Honda Accord, my mum drives a 2011 model and I really don't like it. It has terrible visibilty and totally gutless. The 2004 models look good, but majority of them in that price bracket are 4 cylinder and would be equally gutless.

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

Skyline V35 / V36 ftw!

[jcflowers]

I did see that posted - nice!

[Masonbarnard]

this.

[jcflowers]

this.

Simple, clean, low. Very nice.

I think this thread should just turn into a euro/vip picture thread :P hehe.

I'm sure we've all seen this, I still like it:

[Masonbarnard]

Simple, clean, low. Very nice.

I think this thread should just turn into a euro/vip picture thread :P hehe.

I'm sure we've all seen this, I still like it:

My friend has a b5 S4, and it seems like it hasnt been the most reliable car... but he also drives like 14,000 miles a year, and has built the shit out of it... so its expected.

i heard they are reliable if you dont mod the shit out of them, but it seems you want to stay with suspension, my vote is for a b5 s4. Coilovers, wheels, exhaust, keep the rest of the money to keep it running properly

[jcflowers]

Ugh, I'd rather not be spending money on mechanical upkeep.
Best thing my Corolla has going for it: It's done 350,000kms+ on the original engine - which has had a manifold leak for the last 50,000kms and still runs like a clock, haha.
I'm enjoying this thread, mainly because it's re-enforcing my ideas on the Maxima as a good choice to begin with.

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

I did see that posted - nice!

Ugh, I'd rather not be spending money on mechanical upkeep.
Best thing my Corolla has going for it: It's done 350,000kms+ on the original engine - which has had a manifold leak for the last 50,000kms and still runs like a clock, haha.
I'm enjoying this thread, mainly because it's re-enforcing my ideas on the Maxima as a good choice to begin with.

I guess it's just me but I personally prefer the Skyline V35 / V36.

To me the body shape looks better.

Both had the VQ35DE.

And the V36 had a VQ37DE.

[coconutt]

Pics of your Corolla?

[stayclassy]

Man, they're sweet as! I love the top one - it's a meeting of Euroclass and modification you see on all those civics

Although, I said to my dad
"Did you get that link I messaged you?"
"Yeah, the Jag?"
"Yeah, cheap from original retail."
"Yeah, they're a pommy piece of shit. I wouldn't own one in my life. So unreliable, you can't even leave your home town. Paul used to own one and it was always breaking down. Forget about it!"

Hahahaa, He's a panel beater, not a mechanic, I tend to take his word though.

As for those Lexus suggestions, they're a little out of the price range. The Ls400 fits in, but it's a bit on the older side of the spectrum.

I'd also considered a V35 skyline as an option.

And as for the Honda Accord, my mum drives a 2011 model and I really don't like it. It has terrible visibilty and totally gutless. The 2004 models look good, but majority of them in that price bracket are 4 cylinder and would be equally gutless.

Well I guess that saying rings true: "If it seems too good to be true, it probably is"
What about Lexus IS200?

2004 Mazda RX8, they can be had for as cheap as 13k now

http://www.ausrotary.com/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=215408

I have owned many rotaries in my life time and they are reliable provided you care for them!
Most of the engine failures are with the autos and cars that see a lot of stop start traffic on a daily basis. Renesis engines need to be redlined at least once while being driven. A lot of people are scared to do this thinking they will do harm, this is what leads early destruction of the engines. I know of at least one car in Australia that has done over 200 000km and in the US there are quite a number that has done very high km on the original engine. This is largely because these guys know how to drive and look after a rotary engine.

When the RX8 was released it introduced a wide range of people to the rotary however, the lack of dealer education has led to a number of problems.

I believe if you purchase a car from someone who understands rotary engines you will have a better car unfortunately log book service means very little with our cars. The other option is to buy and rebuild.

[jcflowers]

Wow, it's good to hear some knowledge and helpful advice about a rotary. I was aware that they're quite different from other cars but not about the extra stuff. I'll read up a little more about it. As for the ls200 - not a huge fan of them.

Pics of your Corolla?

Here's where I'd like it to sit after I sort out some front suspension:

[coconutt]

I want your car god damnit.

[jcflowers]

They're really quite cheap - you should get one!