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R32 GTR: Full on build anyway so it being reliable wasnt too much of a concern. That said, it copped a heap of abuse and only needed parts replaced due to the way it was being driven.

Jza80 tt supra: Stockish. Not a single thing to complain about. Just needs fluids, fuel and tyres. Lots of rear tyres to be precise.

2000 Berlina: Ive put about 150k on it, its been T boned, ran over a person (not my fault. lesson to the drunk, dont play dodgem with cars in wet dark conditions, losing hurts your knees), killed a wallaby via the front left on an interstate drive, ran into a larger kangaroo via the front right on a different interstate drive (middle of nowhere south west queensland). I use it to move parts and rims around, also for towing. The ONLY thing it needs is fluids. Its never had any issue even after all that sh!t. 3 days ago one of the brake light bulbs died so that needs replacing.

I think the more important thing to consider is, buying a great condition car (or new) so you know there's nothing wrong to begin with. My cars get treated well (i treat the holden well,the world seems to want to hurt it though) and always serviced correctly. I drive the supra and holden interstate at least once a month, with 100% trust that ill get to where im going and come back without incident. The GTR went to Victoria and back 2 months ago, no dramas either (lots of fuel used. damn 1000cc injectors)

So yeah, dont buy a lemon

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funkymonkey Grand Master

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2000 Berlina: Ive put about 150k on it, its been T boned, ran over a person (not my fault. lesson to the drunk, dont play dodgem with cars in wet dark conditions, losing hurts your knees), killed a wallaby via the front left on an interstate drive, ran into a larger kangaroo via the front right on a different interstate drive (middle of nowhere south west queensland). I use it to move parts and rims around, also for towing. The ONLY thing it needs is fluids. Its never had any issue even after all that sh!t. 3 days ago one of the brake light bulbs died so that needs replacing.

Just wanted to check that you are aware of the concept that you're supposed to drive around traffic hazards and not through them...

(OO)SKYLINE(OO) Grand Master

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well put it this way dude.......my opinion...those are most likely Ocker, Bogan, Redneck, inbred, narrowminded hillbilly v8 lovers for you....

ask any mechanic....

they will all tell you Toyotas are one of the most reliable cars ever built... they are renowed for it.

in my opinion...holdens are shit..... so are fords...

not because i dont prefer the cars...its what i hear and see from the quality of the cars.

a mate of mine had the VY Clusport R8.... from brand new...to 3 year period he had it...he went to the dealer 7 times! for numerous faults under warranty.

another friend of mine has a VE V6 UTE... brand spanker... he turned the ignition and couldnt get the key in...

called holden road side assistance... the mechanic bashed a screw driver in and told him to head straight to holden otherwise he wont be able to turn it on again & get the ignition barrel replaced under warranty... like wtf is that for a new car.

i know this can happen to any car manufacturer...but like i said..... jap cars are renowned for reliablility...even more reliable than euro cars... toyotas especially.

I recall knowing someone who bought a 550,00km hilux...that hasnt been serviced for donkeys years...it was petrol ...but the oil came out black like black tar/gunk...the previous owner never rememberd when he changed oil..... it still was running strong.

read this article on top gear about the 80's model toyota Hilux.

never had problem with nissan... previously the toyota supra i owned for 4 years... not 1 thing went wrong with it..

so if anyone says jap is crap... tell em they are a inbred ocker......

Yeah you got a point.

Family friend of mine works for the RACV Road Side Service.

Number one car to call out to fix is Holden, things like the key in the ignition will not start, electrical faults with the central locking and alarm system.

Secondly, Ford is on the list of problems.

FrangaR33 Mentor

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Yeah you got a point.

Family friend of mine works for the RACV Road Side Service.

Number one car to call out to fix is Holden, things like the key in the ignition will not start, electrical faults with the central locking and alarm system.

Secondly, Ford is on the list of problems.

To be fair, I would think they would be the cars with the hugest numbers on the roads, so if the biggest call outs werent for Holden and Ford I would be a bit worried. Just for the record I have a Commodore and its central locking plays up all the time :)

(OO)SKYLINE(OO) Grand Master

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To be fair, I would think they would be the cars with the hugest numbers on the roads, so if the biggest call outs werent for Holden and Ford I would be a bit worried. Just for the record I have a Commodore and its central locking plays up all the time :ninja:

Hah!

Yeah thats true, gota point there.

More of the same car out on the roads the more chance of those cars playing up I guess.

BensDR30 Experienced

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Mechanically, the most reliable Commodore was the one with the Nissan engine...

I drive a VZ wagon for work, and would not buy one - it seems that for every service there are non-trivial warranty issues to attend to.

Now I know that every car has it's quirks; but a new heater box after 5000km? A gearbox that won't stay in gear (well it does now, but not due to human intervention)? A radio that turns off randomly when the key is removed? Torn/broken trim after 30,000km? Air-conditioner fan switch failing after 30,000km?

I'd shoot someone if my Nissans did that!

(Although my '73Z has been fully rebuilt, and would rival the cost of a new VXR, things like fan switches and gearboxes don't fail - heck, it's only just shat the heater core after 36 years...)

Even modified, a car can be just as reliable as factory stock - and sometimes more so.

However, it can also be an unreliable pig, that is forever breaking parts - I'd consider that to be the point of having 'gone too far' with the modifications!

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funkymonkey Grand Master

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To be fair, I would think they would be the cars with the hugest numbers on the roads, so if the biggest call outs werent for Holden and Ford I would be a bit worried. Just for the record I have a Commodore and its central locking plays up all the time :thumbsup:

Don't toyotas outsell holdens and fords in oz?

Basti Grand Master

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are they reliable? the short answer is standard = yes. modified = no.

only thing that has broken in my r33 is my gearbox, and thats after i modified it (the car)

I've noticed all my mates with E series Falcons having never ending hassles with the cooling systems, autos and electrics.

a-f**kin-men! how does overheating on the rightlane of the freeway doing a 110 sound? yeah was funsies. used to carry two bottles of coolant in the boot after that

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My dad had an SLR5000 when we were kids. We spent many hours tinkering with her, they were memorable times. I dont recall them having any major issues, but then again, old classics are easy to work with.

It's ashame he sold it for a Volvo wagon as that car would make him a very rich man these days.

eeiko321 Experienced

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Yeah you got a point.

Family friend of mine works for the RACV Road Side Service.

Number one car to call out to fix is Holden, things like the key in the ignition will not start, electrical faults with the central locking and alarm system.

Secondly, Ford is on the list of problems.

FORD = Fix Or Repair Daily

my mother had a 1988 Nissan Pulsar.....that thing had never broken down.....

eeiko321 Experienced

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Yeah but when do Toyota's ever break down!

exactly...

I recall speaking to Dennis... the owner of the workshop "Newtown Service centre"... Greek Dude..

they love thier V8s..... him and his son...

he said..." i swear i hate toyotas" i was thinking in my head..(well f**k....your the one who owns a Toyota Landcruiser)

and he said "thats cause i NEVER get any toyotas or make money out of them...cause they never break down!!!"

thats why steve irwin prefers toyota!!!!!!!

eeiko321 Experienced

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Moral:- Whenever people are jealous, they can only think up extreme situations.

Quote by Jim Richards in 1992, "You're a pack of a%s-holes" Can you guess who he was referring to?

Quote by Clint Eastwood 1990s "You're a legend in your own mind" Can you guess who I'm referring to?

Hint: The answer is the same to both Qs

Answer: HIllbilly Redneck Bogans????! LOL

Well thats the thing tezza... you see alot on you tube... some imports do actually f**k v8s up the arse...

and what do the REdneck inbreds have to say? "its crap...its got 100 turbos on it with 1000psi dude!~!"

they really do get jelous... i see alot more tuned cars actually f**king up thier domestics..

even in the New Fast and Furious movie... the scene where Paul walker drives past in his R34 GT-R..... a HIllbilly ocker bogan says to him... "Muscle wins over imports ...eevverrryyy Taiiimee........"

mate........look at his cow boy hat.....and that will tell you the conclusion of the story....

id bet they put that scene in to stereotype Rednecks... probably because the Director is actually an asian dude...

FrangaR33 Mentor

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Don't toyotas outsell holdens and fords in oz?

I think these days they do, although 5 or 10 years ago I think it was a different story. I dont see too many older Toyota's compared with the older Falcons and Commodores.

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