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I have two close friends with Mazda 6s, part of me doesn't want to copy them, and part of me thinks they're really under-powered here. Overseas the Mazda6 is a 3L and does 0-100 in 6.8 seconds - that I would consider.

I have to admit I am partial to the Subarus, Dad's always had one, and as I said originally I find it really hard to like Mazdas. The Mazda has an intergrated stereo in the dash (no upgrades), whereas the Subaru has a room for a DIN/2DIN unit.

How does the hatch go in corners? Is it much different to the sedan?

I'm only interested in owning the car during it's warranty period - how does this affect the servicing? I don't have to use dealer servicing do I?

Feb '00 - 1990 Cressida GLX Auto First car, absolutely loved it. Good go with the 7MGE 3L, but wanted to add the T and a 5 speed from a Supra. Written off - my fault. Feb 02 - 1996 Skyline GTS Always loved the Skyline. Non-turbo due to cost, and P-Plate laws in Vic at the time. Written off - P-plater ran a red light and took me with him. Feb 04 - 1997 Fairmont I'm a Ford man! What can I say? I had a set budget and this is what I could get. No accidents in this one! Feb 05 - Time for something NEW

12 years is a little different to current model with warranty when it comes to parts. But yeah...Subaru parts aren't cheap.

A NUR? Nice. (Bags first photo shoot)

Your thoughts? I lost my Skyline in an accident (not my fault!) pretty much a year ago. At the time, I was just about to get engaged so I decided to put the payout towards a house and just buy whatever I could with what I had left over. I ended up with a 1997 Fairmont. Things have changed again and the time has come to let that car go - it's approaching 150k kms, services are costing me heaps and it does 15/16L per 100km when I drive it around (and I drive a lot). Now, I could quite easily pick up a nice R33 in Australia or go through the hassles of importing again and end up with a Skyline. But...after considerable thought (and circumstances again), I'm going to get a NEW car and therefore the Skyline has to miss out again. Apart from being new, I had to meet the following criteria: * Around the $30K mark * Must be P-plateable (fiance) * AAMI has to insure it * 10L / 100km or less (ADR combined measurement, blah blah) After a bit of research I came up with the following: Honda Jazz, Nissan Pulsar, Subaru Impreza RS, Mazda3 SP23 - with the latter 2 being of greatest interest at the moment. My thoughts on the Impreza (which I haven't driven yet): Positive - Wagon model looks pretty good. Most of it taken from the WRX - seats, suspension etc. "Symmetrical AWD" Negative - It's not a WRX. And...the SP23 (which I have driven): Positive - Sedan looks the goods inside and out. 2.3L engine (over the standard 2L). Negative - Too quite for me, I'd like to hear the engine a bit more. FWD - not for me! Mazdas have always bored me in the past. Obviously these are hardly performance cars so please take that into account, but what do you reckon?

I doubt they still use film.

Oh...a GT bike????

Just a quick reminder that spots are filling up fast, so lodge your interest ASAP! (Members-only) Example:

That's the T.M.U. - Traffic Management Unit hehe.

Guys, Bit of a re-think on the calendar, please post up all expressions of interest (again if you have already) here: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...ead.php?t=61839 -Greg.

Beautiful shots - so crisp and clean! The close-ups in the engine bay and that reflection of the wheel are my picks.

You sent me an e-mail? Or did you want me to send you an e-mail? Anyway - here's my availability for the next week: Saturday 15-Jan - All day Sunday 16-Jan - All day Monday 17-Jan - After 5pm (in the city) Tuesday 18-Jan - SAU Meeting - afterwards? Wednesday 19-Jan - Unavailable Thursday 20-Jan - After 5pm (in the city) Friday 21-Jan - After 5pm (in the city)

What happened to Shan taking over the scheduling? I've been down at the beach this week having a great time. I'm free this weekend, so give me a couple of names and a location and I'll be there.

What's up with the Arcade? Everything seems to link back to the main forum index. (And just after I get no. 1 on Tetris!)

OK guys, time for an update... So far I reckon I have 2 months done (only!). I've just realised that I can't make it tomorrow to the cruise so I'll post up everything I was going to mention to anyone who asked. * Please PM me anytime about meeting up for some photos (members only) * Location location location! - I've checked out a few but always looking for more so keep up the suggestions * I will be available again this Sunday for a shoot - weather is only a problem if it is raining hard - otherwise we can manage Cars I've got "money shots" of: GTTR34, Archie Cars I'd like to see again: Everyone else! -Greg.

Ah, so even when they were introduced last time they were never actually "on"?

Hotsky, you and "BRAD" are more than welcome to come along to a shoot - what dates/times can you make? Adz, Al, Ash, Troy, Troy, Danny etc. - and everyone else who showed interest, please let me know your availability according to my dates listed earlier.

Sunday has a forecast of a shower or two... but Official Shoot #1 Date & Time: Sunday 2nd January, 6pm. Location: Albert Park Lake, meet near the pits (where the BBQ earlier in the year was) Cars expected: Archie, Jetdat - anyone else? Details: Make sure your cars are clean, and be prepared to wait! As for the weather we'll decide at the location.

Has anyone been done by one of these? Ever?

OK, for Sunday we've got: Archie - Silver 32 GTR Jetdat - what's your car? I'd like one more - or just someone to give me a hand. -Greg.

Where's your uncle's farm? Looks great.

It's 7am to 9am on NYE fellas...it's 24 hour time! And that's because I have to work in the city at 9:30. Also, I don't take photos anywhere between 10am and 4pm on a clear day - the light sucks!