Flash89 Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 hey there peeps, i am thinking of getting a cheapy bomb car so i can leave my skyline at home and keep its ks down. also car will be going in for paint so i will need a car for a while. when i come to think of it i reckon it will be better for me to drive my shitter around as everyday use and drive the skyline for show and going out. for one driving the skyline everyday after it has been painted its in a more high risk of vandallism (i live in gosnells). also i will like to keep my car sercret to friends as in what it has got done to it or what i am going to do it. also i reckon it will be good because if i was doing mods to it i will atleast have another car for work. now for the important thing is that fuel prices are just rising and i am spending around 80 to 160 a week on fuel and only getting around about 450 to 480ks. i would like a reconmondation on what car is good for everyday use at a low price and that wont break down on me all the time, was thinking of a carolla, just wanting to ask yous what yous drive (thats if you have a second car) Thanks heaps Gordon Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128991-everyday-ride/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchy_ Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 i used to have a 1986 ford tx5 turbo as a second car. was cheapish to run (600km to 60L), and only cost me $1800. however that was sold last weekend, and ive got a brand spankin new holden rodeo 4x2 ute now (ie, got it friday) 3.0L turbo diesal, power windows, cd player, air con, and 4 cup holders. this thing is pimpin'. best of all, company car, company fuel card == happy mitchy. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128991-everyday-ride/#findComment-2386174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirKz Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Dont whinge about only getting 450 to 480kms lol I get 400ish!! but my car is running rich on purpose LOL lancers/barina's etc etc, small cars will be your best friend in this situation.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128991-everyday-ride/#findComment-2386241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPSI Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 I used to use my old corolla KE70.... Nice gutsy little 1.3L 4 Cylinder.. Rear wheel drive 5speed.. Used to put about $35 a week of fuel into it (thats when fuel was like $1.10). Old car but damn it was reliable. Drove it across the nullabor even and it didn't break down.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128991-everyday-ride/#findComment-2386268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkyb0y Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 you cant beat a corolla for a cheap reliable car. those things run forever. even if you tried to kill it, you couldnt. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128991-everyday-ride/#findComment-2386305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shayde Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 I bought a corolla once as a daily to do up my old UC Torana 2dr. Was driving to work and the crankshaft snapped. So yeah, you can beat a corolla I was thinking a 180SX as a daily. They aren't that dear nowadays. 150rwhp wouldn't be so bad. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128991-everyday-ride/#findComment-2386370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkyb0y Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 I bought a corolla once as a daily to do up my old UC Torana 2dr. Was driving to work and the crankshaft snapped. So yeah, you can beat a corolla I was thinking a 180SX as a daily. They aren't that dear nowadays. 150rwhp wouldn't be so bad. but how long will the 180sx remain a daily, before the mods start? hmmmm. too tempting. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128991-everyday-ride/#findComment-2386379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shayde Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 I'd buy it modded. The idea is to mod the R33 and daily the 180SX. I can't justify spending more money on a 4! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128991-everyday-ride/#findComment-2386381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tofu Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 (edited) Bike/Public Transport/Bumming Rides FTW! I used to drice a KB laser, snapped two engine mounts drive so i just welded them to the block. Good fun. I would get another if i had to get an everyday driver. Cheers, Andrew Edited August 8, 2006 by Tofu Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128991-everyday-ride/#findComment-2386469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash89 Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 where would i find a corolla, RWD, i always see FWD ones, my budget is like around under 1 to 2k Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128991-everyday-ride/#findComment-2386773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinestars Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 wooo i should be gettin a bunky soon want a ae92 4age rolla so i can rice it up Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128991-everyday-ride/#findComment-2386803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchy_ Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 2x white, 2 door, turbo-charged, 6 cylinder vehicles. thats where the similarites stop however... flash89 - you will need to get a pre AE86 'rolla if you want rwd. but even still, a fwd one will be fine. my first car was a 1989 ford laser, 1.6L fwd, ran on the smell of an oily rag. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128991-everyday-ride/#findComment-2386832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash89 Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 i have now seen 2 exels turbo. my bunky could be using the old parts of my skyline, such as the turbo. hehehe. can also be my sleeper if yous know what i mean Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128991-everyday-ride/#findComment-2386847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Ive though about getting a second car for myself, something around $1500, but I have 5 cars at my house as it is ....wait, thats not cool If I got a second car it would have to be a MkI Escort Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128991-everyday-ride/#findComment-2386901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchy_ Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Ive though about getting a second car for myself, something around $1500, but I have 5 cars at my house as it is ....wait, thats not cool If I got a second car it would have to be a MkI Escort we have 6 now :| Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128991-everyday-ride/#findComment-2386902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash89 Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 how many cars are you alloud to own under your name anyways?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128991-everyday-ride/#findComment-2387166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 how many cars are you alloud to own under your name anyways?? As many as you like. Have you heard of collectors. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128991-everyday-ride/#findComment-2387186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
masTers Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Looking at hooking up a N14 SSS soon as a daily. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128991-everyday-ride/#findComment-2387400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash89 Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 or is it a limit on how many you can sell?? cause my mum is worried that having more then 3 cars under her name. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128991-everyday-ride/#findComment-2387430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchy_ Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 or is it a limit on how many you can sell?? cause my mum is worried that having more then 3 cars under her name. why are YOUR car(s), under your mums name? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/128991-everyday-ride/#findComment-2387435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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