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Well today, I sold my beloved Skyline. I had her for two years and had no problems what so ever (apart from my ineptness with Skylines which got smoothed out as time went by).

Now its time to look for something more economical and that is cheap to run. Must be auto, white/silver and Japanese.

I have been wondering about the next 4 cars:

1. My number one choice, Toyota Corolla 2005 Model. The look allright, have some go and have plenty of room (im 6'4). Cost around $16 K for a good one.

2. Toyota Yaris. Looks bit ghey but drinks even less petrol... but I heard they handle like crap and might be bit squashy for me.

3. Nissan Pulsar... I dont like the way they look but they seem like good value for money.

4. Suzuki Swift. They look cool and are cheap... but will I fit inside being tall?

Any comments and advice?

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Did this move before. Trust me you will regret it and buy another import.

lol I recall man... you had the Lancer.

Na Im all grown up n shit now :) Need to buy my first house in a few months, I could have easily kept the R33 but sadly with petrol prices going up every month its just not worth it. Maybe in a few years (if business goes well and I bust my ass off) I can get myself a nice R35 GTR for the weekend play.

By a Golf or a Jetta...

Are they cheap to run? Parts and petrol wise?

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By a Golf or a Jetta...

I did that after selling my 33.

lol I recall man... you had the Lancer.

Na Im all grown up n shit now :) Need to buy my first house in a few months, I could have easily kept the R33 but sadly with petrol prices going up every month its just not worth it. Maybe in a few years (if business goes well and I bust my ass off) I can get myself a nice R35 GTR for the weekend play.

By a Golf or a Jetta...

Are they cheap to run? Parts and petrol wise?

Golf diesel FTW

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lol I recall man... you had the Lancer.

Na Im all grown up n shit now :yes: Need to buy my first house in a few months, I could have easily kept the R33 but sadly with petrol prices going up every month its just not worth it. Maybe in a few years (if business goes well and I bust my ass off) I can get myself a nice R35 GTR for the weekend play.

By a Golf or a Jetta...

Are they cheap to run? Parts and petrol wise?

Holy crap lol his names Kris and sold his line and got a lancer and regretted it :) My names Kris i sold my 33 and got a lancer and im saving every penny towards a gtr (Worst thing i have ever done selling the line) DONT DO IT!!!!

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Holy crap lol his names Kris and sold his line and got a lancer and regretted it :) My names Kris i sold my 33 and got a lancer and im saving every penny towards a gtr (Worst thing i have ever done selling the line) DONT DO IT!!!!

We are alike you and i lol

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You could run a current model TDi Gold on the vapours of an oily rag..

Literally.. I think they did a test in Britain where one traveled around the UK and did something like 1000km to a tank..

Allow me to verify..

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I bought a second car,ill never sell my skyline.

I bought a 98 proton.I get 6.75L/100km.

Mate if I had already purchased my house Id never sell my Skyline either, but on the positive side, I could buy something much better within the next 3-4 years which will make my Skyline look like an aged Datsun :)

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I sold my R33 to save for a house, and now have a pulsar.... It gets very depressing at times when you go a decent drive, however the pulsar is just so much cheaper to run and maintain.... in terms of money, it was by far the most sensible decision i ever made...as a positive, i'll also save towards that gtr so much faster as well....

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Modena - bit of an off topic question but...

Do you live at home now or are you renting your "OWN" place..

as in are you in the real world yet?

this "buying my first home" dream is very different once you take the plunge.

it's like budgetting for an engine conversion.. it always costs double what you think.

Hope you're smart about what you are buying and what you can "very comfortably" afford to pay back

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I sold my R33 to save for a house, and now have a pulsar.... It gets very depressing at times when you go a decent drive, however the pulsar is just so much cheaper to run and maintain.... in terms of money, it was by far the most sensible decision i ever made...as a positive, i'll also save towards that gtr so much faster as well....

Great points.

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Modena - bit of an off topic question but...

Do you live at home now or are you renting your "OWN" place..

as in are you in the real world yet?

this "buying my first home" dream is very different once you take the plunge.

it's like budgetting for an engine conversion.. it always costs double what you think.

Hope you're smart about what you are buying and what you can "very comfortably" afford to pay back

Hi bud,

I still rent (unfourtunately). I need a few more grand for the 10% deposit, then I can start looking and put forth my offers... looking to buy a house or a large villa unit thats between $260-300 K.

With current rising interest rates on houses, it seems bleak but fourtunately for me, I have a 9-5 job as well as a business on the side.

Fingers crossed but I should be OK... if it means getting one or two people to live with me and paying me rent then so be it... Ill do whatever it takes to quickly knock off the high interest rates, then once I bring it down I can kick everyone out of my future property and live alone or with a partner.

Those quiet Asian students are very appealing to rent with... they are as quiet as a mouse which I like. :P

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