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you can ALWAYS do worse! Its nice to drive something that's a little different though. The hunt may continue

True, though I have had a few mates who have gone with ' a bit different' for a daily and have had as much trouble with it as the toy car!

I need to sell the Mazdarati after the election is over and leasing stuff is sorted out. Will be very sad to see it go, has been a kick ass little car.

The Hyundai Veloster is a pretty cool looking small car i reckon. but its starting to creep up the $$$ as i like the turbo version haha

I am not sure if Hyundai has got over the fit and finish hump yet, We have a lot of Hyundai's at work and they all suffer from the same crappy finish. We shopped an i30 against the 3 when we got it and despite the 3 being a few years older it was worlds apart in quality. If you are ok with that though I am sure you would be happy in a Hyundai because from my experience the engines are pretty good.

I had a stock 33 as a daily, It was a nice car to drive but in terms of fuel it was a crap daily and in terms of maintenance issues it was nearly as bad as the toy car. From my experience my advice would be, if you are going to go a daily get something cheap on fuel and get something that you can get parts for by walking into any old parts place in Australia.

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I had a stock 33 as a daily, It was a nice car to drive but in terms of fuel it was a crap daily and in terms of maintenance issues it was nearly as bad as the toy car. From my experience my advice would be, if you are going to go a daily get something cheap on fuel and get something that you can get parts for by walking into any old parts place in Australia.

^ This is why im leaning heavily towards a brand new car. something tiny like a Micra or I20 etc. Something really good on fuel but comes with a really good warranty

^ This is why im leaning heavily towards a brand new car. something tiny like a Micra or I20 etc. Something really good on fuel but comes with a really good warranty

Probably a good idea. A mate just bought a Suzuki Alto, 12K brand new on road! And actually drives quite well, very small though, but comfortable for 2 people.

The Hyundai Veloster is a pretty cool looking small car i reckon. but its starting to creep up the $$$ as i like the turbo version haha

Very cool looking, very practical, and very cheap on fuel for what you get.

BUT

I am not sure if Hyundai has got over the fit and finish hump yet, We have a lot of Hyundai's at work and they all suffer from the same crappy finish. We shopped an i30 against the 3 when we got it and despite the 3 being a few years older it was worlds apart in quality. If you are ok with that though I am sure you would be happy in a Hyundai because from my experience the engines are pretty good.

THIS, im not sure on the general quality, but it has road noise and is rattly. A friend has a brand new Turbo with the top of the line stereo, and it rattles interior panels like no new car should. that and you can feel every stone and bit of road the front tire is driving over. But not alot of new cars Ive been in havent been like this........It is a good little car, just not quite fast enough.

I want a 33 4 door as my daily, Leave it stock as a rock. They are such nice cars to drive as a "Family Car" stock.

Ewwwww

^ This is why im leaning heavily towards a brand new car. something tiny like a Micra or I20 etc. Something really good on fuel but comes with a really good warranty

Fiat 500 from 14,990 drive away

Engine out time in the datsun, gearbox is seized. again. Third time in 4 years.

Must be the crappy brand... :P

Speaking of post count how do I check that?

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